low blood pressure
Patient was instructed on the importance of a good foot care. Keep the blood
sugar level as normal as possible. Wash the feet every day with lukewarm water and mild soap. Dry them well, especially between the toes. Pat gently.
Patient was instructed on the importance of a good foot care. The feet may not get a good blood
supply which means that sores won't heal. In addition, damage to the nerves may not allow
s to feel sores, cuts and other injuries to the feet, that is why it's important to check the feet daily.
Patient was instructed on pain management. Diabetes can destroy small blood
vessels, which in turn can damage the nervous system, and these damaged nerves can cause pain. The pain arises from the nerves that are injured or malfunctioning that can be from the tip of the toe to the brain.
Patient was instructed on fluid retention. Fluid retention leaks into body tissues from the blood
. The lymphatic system is a network of tubes throughout the body that drains this fluid from tissues and empties it back into the blood
stream.
Patient was instructed on peripheral arterial disease that is a hardening of the arteries that prevents proper blood
flow
. The improper flow
is one of the risk factors for foot ulcers, which can lead to amputation.
Patient was instructed on consequences of consuming alcohol having diabetes. Alcohol disrupts the liver
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 complications of diabetes such as nerve damage. One of the most common complications of diabetes is diabetic neuropathy. Neuropathy means damage to the nerves that run throughout the body, connecting the spinal cord to muscles, skin, blood
vessels and other organs.
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 cardiovascular complications. Hyperglycemia (high blood
glucose levels) can cause arteries to narrow and/or lose elasticity causing Atherosclerosis (CAD) where blockage occurs in the arteries that go to the heart.