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Diabetes Teaching 800

Patient was instructed on type II diabetes. Some people with type II diabetes can get blood sugar control through diabetes pills. These people do produce some insulin. But it is not enough to keep their blood sugar under control. Type II diabetes can often be controlled by weight loss, sensitive eating, and pills that improve the insulin supply or help it work better.

Diabetes Teaching 801

Patient was instructed on diabetes. Diabetes mellitus, often simply called diabetes, is a common disorder in which the body cannot properly use the carbohydrates (starches and simple sugars), fats and proteins in foods.

Diabetes Teaching 802

Patient was instructed on diabetes. All body cells require glucose for energy. Glucose enters body cells with the help of a hormone called insulin, which acts somewhat like a gatekeeper. If the body becomes less responsive to insulin, or if the body is not producing insulin, glucose cannot pass through the cell wall and the cell "starves."

Tracheostomy Teaching 803

Instructed patient Don't let condensation accumulate in the oxygen delivery tubing.

Wound Care Teaching 805

Skilled Nurse instructed caregiver get at least 4 pillows, include one of those long body pillows since you can and place them between the knees, ankles, under the arms and behind the back when the patient is laid on her side.

Hypoglycemia Teaching 806

Patient was instructed on hypoglycemia. When blood sugar drops too low, the level of insulin declines and other cells in the pancreas release glucagon, which causes the liver to turn stored glycogen back into glucose and release it into the blood. This brings blood sugar levels back up to normal.

Fall precautions Teaching 811

Instructed patient to install light switches at both the top and bottom of stairways.

Teaching 812

Patient was instructed on hand-eye coordination. It

Fall precautions Teaching 813

Instructed patient in the importance to use the ambulatory aids to prevent accidental falls.

Hyperglycemia Teaching 815

Patient was instructed on prevention to avoid hyperglycemia: take the medication as directed. Eat less. Sometimes it helps to eat less and avoid sugary beverages. Responding in changes in blood sugar can help in the prevention of long-term complications of diabetes.