Instructed patient to eat foods which are easy to digest such as crackers, soups, gelatin and apple sauce.
Instructed patient about the importance of preventing dehydration when sick. This could be avoided drinking non-calorie liquids such as water and diet soft drinks in addition to the normal diet. Eat foods with high amounts of water like fruits and vegetables. Avoid drinks with alcohol. Patient verbalized understanding.
Instructed patient to discuss the use of vitamins, minerals or herbal supplements with a doctor since they may interact with diabetic medication.
Instructed patient that he/she may not have to give up eating a slice of cake, but will have to eat a little less bread or potato at the next meal.
Instructed patient about how overeating can affect his/her sugar levels, it does not matter if what he/she ate in excess was healthy or not.
Instructed patient that a diabetic diet doesnt exist by itself, a healthy diet, which can be shared with the other family members,will prevent increases in blood sugar.
Instructed patient on how important is to understand that a diabetic diet is not a restrictive diet, on the contrary it is a healthy, nutrient enriched diet, low in calories and fat.
Instructed patient to choose a diet that emphasizes eating vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
Patient was instructed on appropriate nutrition. Cut back on high calorie snack foods and desserts like chips, cookies, cakes, and full fat ice cream. Eating too much of even healthful foods can lead to weight gain. Watch the portion sizes.
Patient was instructed on the importance of a proper nutrition. Read the nutrition facts on food labels. Food labels for fruits may contain the words: