Diabetes Teaching 348
Diabetes
Instructed patient on the use of home glucose monitor to ensure accuracy of results.
Last updated November 13, 2017
Last updated November 13, 2017
Instructed in how to recognize signs and symptoms of low blood sugar such as fatigue, headache, drowsiness, tremors, pale, moist skin, hunger anxiety,...
Instructed patient about the importance of wearing a Medic Alert Bracelet.
Instructed on some potential factors of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar), such as: excess insulin and unusual exercise, among others.
Instructed in possible adverse reactions of oral diabetic agents, which include nausea, vomiting, epigastric fullness, heartburn, hypoglycemia, rash, ...
Instructed in storage and disposal of equipment: check expiration date, keep spare bottle in refrigerator, do not change brand, match syringe type.