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Title Student's Note
Ms Jones, before we can discharge you, I would like to provide some important
information regarding managing diabetes with you. It is important that you regular
monitor your blood glucose at home and keep up with your medication schedule.
Always feel free to reach out to our doctor's office if you have any concerns
regarding your medications. Monitor your blood sugar at home at specific times, d
a test before each meal and 1 or 2 hours after a meal. Before, during and after
physical activity. Detecting signs and symptoms of hypo- and hyperglycemia are
crucial as well. These symptoms can occur rapidly, thus detecting them early is
favorable. Hypoglycemia is characterized by hunger, trembling, nausea, sweating
and a fast heartbeat. When you notice these signs of low blood sugar, drinking fru
juice or anything with a good amount of carbohydrates is recommended. Signs an
symptoms of hyperglycemia include fatigue, increased thirst and urination. By
managing your diabetes with the prescribed medications, we can prevent commo
Write what you would say to instruct Tina about complications of diabetes. Diabetes could affect your vision; high blood sugar cou
managing her diabetes. lead to blurry vision, cataracts and glaucomas. With these vision problems, an
increase of headaches are inevitable. Diabetes could also affect your other organ
high glucose over time can affect kidney filtration tissues and your arteries to stiffe
which makes the chances of developing heart disease and kindey failure more lik
Other complications include nerve damage, which are characterized by pain,
numbness and tingling sensations in the hands or feet. When caring for your feet
make sure to check for lesions and be careful with clipping your toenails, preferab
get them done by a podiatrist to prevent any bleeding complications. Besides
medication, I would like to stress the importance of regular exercise and diet. Lim
foods that are high in sugar, salt and fat, make sure to track the amount of
carbohydrates as well. Try smaller portions of food spread throughout the day.
Create a meal plan with a variety of healthy foods, containing vegetables, fruits,
grains, protein and non- or low fat dairy products. If you need any assistance with
creating a diet plan, we are able to help.
Ms. Jones, it is necessary to carry your inhaler with you at all times if you haven't
been doing so. Environmental factors such as dust, dustmites, mold, pollen,
Educate Tina about avoiding situations that could (secondhand) smoke could contribute to an asthma exacerbation. When exercisin
cause an asthma exacerbation. Explain to Tina that it is crucial to keep an inhaler close by and notify anyone appropriate of its locatio
she should manage her asthma with her primary care The inhaler will decrease bronchospasms and remain your airways open. A follow
provider. up appointment concerning long term management of your asthma should be
discussed with your primary care provider. Any modifications to your inhaler dose
can be made if necessary.
Ms. Jones, as a diabetic patient it is vital to stay hydrated. Drink 8 cups of water p
day and take your medications with a full glass of water. Keeping hydrated mainta
Explain to Tina why it is important to stay hydrated.
regulation of blood pressure, sugar levels, proper kidney function and moisturized
body skin.
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