Patient was instructed on complications of diabetes such as nerve damage. One of the most common complications of diabetes is diabetic neuropathy. Neuropathy means damage to the nerves that run throughout the body, connecting the spinal cord to muscles, skin, blood vessels and other organs.
Patient was instructed on foot complications. People with diabetes can develop many different foot problems. Foot problems most often happen when there is nerve damage in the feet or when blood flow is poor. The protection of the feet is very important.
Taught that during times of stress, such as fever, infection, injury or surgery, it may be more difficult to control the blood sugar levels.
Instructed on some signs and/or symptoms of low blood sugar, such as: hunger and impaired vision, among others.
Instructed on some signs and/or symptoms of low blood sugar, such as: drowsiness and pale, moist skin, among others.
Taught that excess insulin and unusual exercise may lead to low blood sugar levels (hypoglycemia).
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), such as: fatigue, headache and drowsiness, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), such as: tremors and pale, moist skin, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), such as: hunger, anxiety and impaired vision, among others.
Instructed on some potential factors of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), such as: lack of food and excess insulin, among others.