diabetes diet
Diseases Process
Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. if you have symptoms of low blood sugar, you need to eat or drink something with sugar in it. For example, you could eat raisins, graham crackers, or candy. You could also drink skim milk, regular (not diet) soda, or fruit juice. You may also take glucose tablets.
Taught that hypertension, obesity and a diet high in cholesterol are potential factors of cerebrovascular accident (stroke).
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing constipation, such as: eat a diet high in fiber and exercise regularly, as directed by MD.
Instructed on some factors that may increase the risk of developing/exacerbating Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), such as: stress, obesity and high cholesterol diet, among others.
Instructed on some measures aimed to managing/controlling Emphysema, such as: eat a well-balanced diet, high in protein, fat and calories, among others.
Instructed on some measures aimed to controlling/managing Angina Pectoris, such as: eat a diet high in fiber, exercise regularly (as directed by MD) and take stool softeners, as needed.
Instructed on the importance of eating a well-balanced diet, high in calcium, protein and vitamin D as a measure aimed to managing/controlling Osteoporosis.
Taught that eating a well-balanced, low sodium diet is a measure aimed to controlling/managing Congestive Heart Failure (CHF).
The patient was advised in pain management in arthritis applying heat or cold to a painful joint for temporary relief avoiding temperatures extremes. The patient was recommended to maintain a regular exercise program that provides stretching and joint mobility. The patient was encouraged to coordinate pain medication with activities. The patient was recommended to use assistive and/or protective devices, as needed, to support affected joints. The patient was advised in the importance of maintaining a safe home environment to prevent falls (removal of small rugs, handrails in showers, tubs, or toilets etc. The patient was encouraged that eating well-balanced diet.
The patient was instructed in bone marrow suppression that will be more susceptible to infection, bleeding, and anemia. The patient was encouraged in the prevention of the infection by eating healthy meals, keep mouth, teeth and gums clean, avoid people who are sick. The patient was encouraged in the prevention of the bleeding avoiding physical activities that could cause injuries. The patient was encouraged in the prevention in the anemia by eating a high-protein diet, and multivitamin supplement with minerals.