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Pain Management Teaching 623

The best treatment for nerve pain, ultimately, is to manage your diabetes well. In fact, a major study by the American Diabetes Association in 2006 sh...

Foot care Teaching 622

Patient was instructed on foot care: a podiatrist can also fit patient with shoe inserts called orthotics to support the feet if have diabetic nerve ...

Foot care Teaching 621

Patient was instructed about foot care, trying non-impact exercise such as swimming, cycling, yoga, and tai chi are increasingly popular ways to exerc...

Fall precautions Teaching 620

Patient was instructed on measures to prevent falls at home during daily activities. Do not try to carry too many things at the same time. Have a plac...

Fall precautions Teaching 619

Patient was instructed on measures to prevent falls at home such as removing things like thresholds, throw rugs, and clutter. Repairing loose carpet o...

Fall precautions Teaching 618

Patient was instructed on measures to prevent falls. Avoid throw rugs. Secure any loose handrails. Wear glasses if prescribed. Change positions slowly...

Fall precautions Teaching 617

Patient was instructed on measures to prevent outdoor falls. Use a cane or walker as needed. Walk on grass when the sidewalks are slippery. Wear well ...

Fall precautions Teaching 616

Patient was instructed on measures to prevent falls when bathing. Get into the shower/tub by putting the weaker leg in first. Get out of the tub / sho...

Fall precautions Teaching 615

Patient was instructed on measures to prevent falls when bathing. Install grab handles and nonskid mats inside and outside the shower/tub and near the...

Fall precautions Teaching 614

Patient was instructed on measures to prevent falls at home: Keep a cordless phone and a flash light with new batteries by the bed. Walk on the grass ...