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Your feet are your source of independence - or at least its foundation. Give your feet a little tenderness, a little loving care, each day. And be sure to have your doctor take a good look at your feet during each of your diabetes
checkups, in case you missed anything.
Patient was instructed on diabetes
complications such as nerves damage (diabetic neuropathy). The symptoms depend on which nerves are affected. Most often, diabetes
can cause tingling, numbness, or pain that usually begins at the tips of the toes or fingers.
Patient was instructed on pain management. Diabetes
pain usually strikes first in the hands and feet. A common pain syndrome from diabetes
is described as
Patient was instructed on pain management. Diabetes
alters sensation in the smallest nerves, which happen to lie at the end of the peripheral nervous system, in the hands and feet. Diabetes
starves these tiny nerves. As a result the nervous system becomes confused about what is and isn
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.
Patient was instructed on depression as a complication of diabetes
. Feeling down once in a while is normal. But some people feel a sadness that just won
Patient was instructed on the importance to have a good blood sugar control to avoid future diabetes
complications. A great diabetes
management plan includes
Patient was instructed on some precautions to prevent diabetes
complications. Elevate lower extremities whenever sitting or lying to promote venous return and this decrease and prevent edema.
Patient was instructed on some precautions to prevent diabetes
complications, such as, to do deep breathing exercises to promote lung expansion and prevent pulmonary congestion.
Patient was instructed on some precautions to prevent diabetes
complications, such as, to follow a therapeutic diet, including adequate fluid intake to ensure proper nutrition and hydration. Drink fluids often. Drink about half a cup of water, tea or broth every hour.