Diabetic Teaching Careplan

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Diabetic Teaching Plan for Ellen B.

Ellen, this teaching plan is being formulated for you as a guide to introduce you and your family to the Diabetes Mellitus disease process, complications associated with it, and the main tool for you to learn to keep yourself healthy and your diabetes under control. One of the most important things to remember is that diabetes can affect every body system, your heart, your kidneys, your eyes, and your blood vessels, not just your “blood sugar” level. Knowledge of this will help you learn how to manage your symptoms and promote your over-all health.
At the end of this plan, I will provide you with some valid websites and organizations that can give you additional information to expand your knowledge…show more content…
While holding barrel, insert needle at 45 degree angle, since you are thin. Make sure the needle is all the way in. 3. Push the plunger all the way in. 4. Release the pinched skin, count to five slowly, and pull the needle straight out by holding the syringe by the barrel. 5. Press the alcohol swab over the injection site and wipe. (Do not rub area).
Preventing Complications * Physical Activity. It is noted that you exercise at least 4 times a week at the local gym. You have a good start! Physical activity helps to maintain weight control, assists in maintaining consistent levels of your blood sugar and decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease. Always check with your physician first prior to initiating an exercise regime.
The recommended amount of physical activity should be at least 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic activity and/or at least 90 minutes per week of vigorous physical exercise. Try to distribute this activity over at least 3 days per week. It is important, though, not to go more than 2 consecutive days without physical activity. * Know the symptoms of hyperglycemia (high blood sugar) and hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) * Hyperglycemia: the 3 most common symptoms you may feel are excessive thirst, excessive hunger and excessive urination. Signs that others may notice are deep rapid breathing and sleepiness. If these symptoms occur, take your blood sugar and depending on the results or the severity of your
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