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Insulin Teaching 2422InsulinSN instructed pt on high risk med Basaglar KwikPen Subcutaneous Do not take Basaglar during episodes of low blood sugar or if you are allergic to insulin glargine or any of the ingredients in Basaglar. Do NOT reuse needles or share insulin pens, even if the ne...Insulin Teaching 2269InsulinPatient instructed Humalog (insulin lispro) is a fast-acting insulin that starts to work about 15 minutes after injection, peaks in about 1 hour, and keeps working for 2 to 4 hours. It is used to improve blood sugar control in patients with DMII. Most people w...Insulin Teaching 2266InsulinPatient instructed on the importance of alternating insulin injection sites, reviewed alternative injection sites. Instructed injecting into the same spot can cause lipohypertrophy, the buildup of fat under the skin, which can slow the absorption of insulin, o... Insulin Teaching 2173InsulinSN instructed patient on proper use of insulin such as keeping currently in use vials in refrigerator not in freezer, take insulin exactly as prescribed and never to adjust dose without orders from physician ( MD ), and to never use insulin that has changed c...Insulin Teaching 1804InsulinPatient was instructed about another reason to get your blood sugar levels under control and keep them that way doing so can help you avoid many diabetes skin problems, still, skin conditions related to this disease are common. As many as 1 out of 3 people wit...Insulin Teaching 1266InsulinSN Instructed patient that should avoid alcohol while on insulin or in any diabetes medications that stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin, drinking alcohol can cause a dangerous low blood sugar because your liver has to work to remove the alcohol fro...Insulin Teaching 1265Insulinteach patient proper technique and placement of injectionInsulin Teaching 742InsulinPatient was instructed on diabetes with injury. People who have diabetes are vulnerable to nerve and vascular damage that can result in loss of protective sensation in the feet, poor circulation, and poor healing of foot ulcers. Careful attention needs to be p...Insulin Teaching 741InsulinPatient was instructed on diabetes with illness. Taking the medications, testing the blood glucose levels, and staying hydrated are all parts of managing the diabetes during sick days.Insulin Teaching 740InsulinPatient was instructed on diabetes with illness. Managing diabetes on a daily basis can be a challenge, but experiencing illness or an injury can add additional stress to the maintenance. When people with diabetes are sick with a cold, flu, or other infection,...

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