Diabetic Teaching Flashcards
(19 cards)
Which diabetes is controlled mostly by diet and exercise
2
diabetes controlled by insulin
1
What do we teach about foot care
Cut the toes straight across.
Inspect daily for sores
Keep skin clean and dry
If a diabetic vomits after taking PO anti-diabetic medication what should they do
Monitor blood sugar and do not repeat dose. Medication may have been absorbed
What is insulin liodystrophy?
Result of not rotating SQ injection sites. Fatty mass will appear to decrease insulin absorption in that area. ROTATE SITES.
How often do diabetics get an eye exam
Yearly due to risk of retinopathy
Primary injection site for insulin
Abdomen
Exercising does what to blood glucose levels
LOWER
Alcohol, oral contraceptives, aspirin, MAOI’s do what to blood glucose
LOWER
Infection, dehydration, stress, surgery do what to blood glucose levels
Increasee671
What should the nurse give to the client who is hypoglycemic and unconscious?
Glucagon (IV or IM)
Insulin pumps that are wearable mimic which organ
Pancreas
What is the insulin used in the wearable pump
Regular or short acting
How often is the insertion site changed when a patient wear an insulin pump
Every 2 to 3 days
Is the insulin delivered continuous or intermittently
continuous
What should clients be advised not to do while wearing an insulin pump
Smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol
What test do we use to monitor for diabetic
HBA1C every 3 months
Common complications of diabetes mellitus
Neuropathy
Retinopathy
Nephropathy
Will eating sugar free foods control the blood sugar?
no - carbs are often in those which increase levels
