diabetes skin
Instructed patient on how to recognize S/S low blood sugar, such as, fatigue, headache, drowsiness, tremors, paleness, moist skin, hunger, anxiety, and impared vision.
Patient was instructed on nerve damage as a complication of diabetes. Because of the lost sense of feeling in the extremities it is possible to not feel any discomfort in the feet, and it is also possible to develop sores that can turn into skin ulcers without being aware of it.
Patient was instructed on the importance of rotate the site of insulin injection to prevent future complications in that skin area. Injecting in the same place much of the time can cause hard lumps or extra fat deposits to develop.
Instructed on some signs and/or symptoms of high blood sugar, such as: nausea and dry, flushed skin.
Instructed on some signs and/or symptoms of low blood sugar, such as: drowsiness and pale, moist skin, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), such as: nausea and dry, flushed skin, among others.
Instructed on some signs/symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), such as: tremors and pale, moist skin, among others.
Patient and caregiver instructed that low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) can happen to everyone who has diabetes. Symptoms include headache, hunger, sweating, pale skin, irritability, dizziness, feeling shaky, or trouble concentrating. Always keep a source of sugar with you in case you have low blood sugar. Sugar sources include fruit juice, hard candy, crackers, raisins, and non-diet soda. Be sure your family and close friends know how to help you in an emergency.
SN instructed Patient about intertrigo: It is usually a chronic with insidious onset of itching, burning, and stinging in skin folds. Intertrigo commonly is seasonal, associated with heat and humidity or strenuous activity in which chafing occurs. In addition to obesity and diabetes, hyperhidrosis may be a risk factor for intertrigo. Additional factors that predispose individuals to perineal intertrigo include urinary or fecal incontinence, vaginal discharge, or a draining wound.
SN explained that the Tresiba is a long - acting insulin used to control high blood sugar in adults with diabetes. SN instructed about more frequents side effects of tresiba ( reactions at the injection site, itching, rash, allergic reactions , skin thickening or pits at the injection site ( lipodystrophy ), weight gain, and swelling of your hands and feet, among others). SN oriented to notify the doctor if any of these side effects are severe. SN instructed that the insulin dose may need to change because of change in level of physical activity or exercise, increased stress, change in diet, weight gain or loss, or illness.