Diabetes Teaching 360
Instructed patient on monitoring DM, for example: testing blood sugar levels at least 3 times a day.
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Diabetes Teaching 359
Instructed patient to avoid alcohol consumption while taking DM medications as it may cause dangerous reactions.
Diabetes Teaching 358
Instructed patient to contact doctor if any of the following occur: an illness lasting one or two days without improvement; vomiting/diarrhea that con...
Diabetes Teaching 357
Instructed patient about the importance of avoiding getting sick. Seasonal viruses such as common cold, flu and other illnesses may cause DM episodes ...
Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 356
Instructed patient to avoid soaking feet into hot water (Test water before use).
Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 355
Instructed patient to check feet's temperature. If they feel cold or hot, something could be wrong.
Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 354
Instructed patient to check feet by looking between toes use a mirror if necessary or have a friend or relative to check them daily. Look for blisters...
Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 353
Instructed patient to wash feet daily and dry them carefully, especially between toes.
Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 352
Instructed patient to never go barefoot or wear thigh garters. Do not wear thigh worn boots for long periods of times. Never let feet get dry and crac...
Diabetic Foot Care Teaching 351
Instructed patient to cut toenails straight across. This will help to avoid ingrown toenails. Also instructed to avoid letting somebody else to cut th...