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Patient was instructed on complications of diabetes
such as heart disease. People with diabetes
have extra reason to be mindful of heart and blood vessel disease. Diabetes
carries an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, and complications related to poor circulation.
Patient was instructed on eyes complications. Diabetes
can cause eye problems and may lead to blindness. People with diabetes
do have a higher of blindness than people without diabetes
. Early detection and treatment of eye problems can save the sight.
Patient was instructed on type I diabetes
. For people with type I diabetes
, taking insulin is crucial. With type I diabetes
the body doesn
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.
SN instructed that if you have diabetes
, your body cannot make or properly use insulin. This leads to high blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels. Healthy eating helps keep your blood sugar in your target range. It is a critical part of managing your diabetes
, because controlling your blood sugar can prevent the complications of diabetes
.
SN instructed patient on diabetes
and kidney problem, that diabetes
mellitus ( DM ) is one of the leading cause of kidney failure in the United States. Approximately one-half of people who need dialysis have kidney disease from diabetes
.With that, tight control of blood sugar must be done by avoiding concentrated sweets and high-carbohydrate content foods.Diabetic patients with hypertension have a special lower blood pressure target of less than 130 / 80 mmHg to reduce cardiovascular risk and delay progression of kidney disease.
SN instructed about the use of Januvia ( Sitagliptin ) is used along with diet and exercise and sometimes with other medications to lower blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes
. It works by increasing the amounts of certain natural substances that lower blood sugar when it is high. Over time, people who have diabetes
and high blood sugar can develop serious or life - threatening complications, including heart disease, stroke, kidney problems, nerve damage, and eye problems. Taking medication,making lifestyle changes, and regularly checking your blood sugar may help to manage your diabetes
and improve your health. This therapy may also decrease your chances of having a heart attack, stroke, or other diabetes
- related complications such as kidney failure, nerve damage, eye problems, including changes or loss of vision, or gum disease.
SN instructed patient with Diabetes
mellitus ( DM )about the importance of avoiding getting sick. Seasonal viruses such as common cold, flu and other illnesses may cause diabetes
mellitus ( DM ) episodes to increase in frequency and severity. SN instructed patient on how to identify the first signs of flu, bronchitis and others respiratory infections, which could decompensated your diabetes
.
SN instructed patient about type 2 diabetes
and to use oral hypoglycemics long term. Oral hypoglycemics are anti-diabetic drugs designed to help people with type 2 diabetes
manage their condition. You should not stop eating a healthy diet and doing regular exercise, and your healthcare professional should be able to teach you how to get the balance right. Testing blood sugar regularly, eating well and exercising daily are all important aspects of diabetes
management.
SN instructed patient and caregiver that exercise benefits people with diabetes
and those at risk for diabetes
by helping manage weight, by improving blood sugar levels, and by improving heart health. For a person with diabetes
, exercise is just as important as diet and medication.