diabetic diet
Instructed that insulin/oral diabetic agents, are used to relieve the symptoms and not to cure the disease.
Instructed to maintain a diabetic record of blood sugars and any untoward reactions. Record should include date, time, and any other pertinent information.
Instructed patient about how Atenolol may mask symptoms of hypoglycemia in diabetic patients.
Instructed patient to discuss the use of vitamins, minerals or herbal supplements with a doctor since they may interact with diabetic medication.
Instructed patient about the most common types of infection in diabetic patients, for example: skin, subcutaneous tissue, and renal and pulmonary infections.
Instructed patient about not using OTC chemicals on corns, calluses or warts since they are often too strong to use in diabetics.
Instructed patient to avoid cutting corn or calluses.
Instructed patient to wear flat; comfortable walking shoes as much as possible and select adequate socks.
Instructed patient on never walking barefoot to prevent cuts and burns and also to wear sleepers at night when getting up.
Instructed patient to cut the toenails straight across and file the edges, don't rip off hangnails.