infection control
Insulin
Patient was instructed about another reason to get your blood sugar levels under control and keep them that way doing so can help you avoid many diabetes skin problems, still, skin conditions related to this disease are common. As many as 1 out of 3 people with diabetes will have one. Fortunately, most can be or successfully treated before they turn into a serious problem.
Patient instructed Humalog (insulin lispro) is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work about 15 minutes after injection, peaks in about 1 hour, and keeps working for 2 to 4 hours. It is used to improve blood sugar control in patients with DMII. Most people who take Humalog use a sliding scale or take a certain dose routinely throughout the day. If you are taking this medication with meals, use it within 15 minutes before or just after you eat. Do not take Humalog if your blood sugar is below 60 or you are experiencing s/s of hypoglycemia.
Patient was instructed on taking insulin on sick day. When becoming sick with a cold, or the flu, usual dose of insulin has to be taken, even if feeling too ill to eat. This is especially true if having nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. Infection usually increases the body needs of insulin. Call the doctor for specific instructions. Continue taking insulin and try to stay in the regular meal plan.
Patient was instructed on taking insulin on sick day. Illness and infection put extra stress on the body and often raise blood glucose. Even if unable to eat, the body needs insulin.
Patient was instructed on diabetes with illness. Managing diabetes on a daily basis can be a challenge, but experiencing illness or an injury can add additional stress to the maintenance. When people with diabetes are sick with a cold, flu, or other infection, it can cause blood glucose levels to climb.