Diabetic Terms
What is insulin?
Low blood sugar
What is hypoglycemia?
What is eating healthy?
Blood sugar < 70mg/dL
When do you initiate hypoglycemia protocol?
Diabetes Mellitus Education Worklist
Where is diabetic education documented?
Organ involved with diabetes
What is the pancreas?
Shaky, lethargy, diaphoresis, clammy skin
What are early signs of hypoglycemia?
Walking, dancing, working in the yard
What are ways of being physically active?
4 oz Juice or 8 oz skim milk or 4 packets of sugar dissolved in water
What carbohydrates are used to treat hypoglycemia in a conscious patient?
Clinical Panels
Where do you find A1C results?
Type I, Type II and Gestational diabetes
What are the categories (types) of diabetes?
Palor, disorientation, loss of consciousness
What are later signs of hypoglycemia?
When should a diabetic check their blood sugar?
15 minutes
When is the blood sugar rechecked?
Stand alone forms under Discharge Plan add Diabetes Mellitus Discharge Instructions
Where is documenting A1C results?
A1C
What test measures your average glucose over the last 2-3 months?
Too much insulin, not enough carbohydrates and strenuous exercise
What are causes of hypoglycemia?
See doctor and eye doctor every year, monitor feet, check skin daily and quit smoking
What are ways to lower diabetic risks?
Blood sugar < 70 mg/dL after initial treatment
When do you repeat oral intake?
Walgreens on Lincoln
What is patient's preferred pharmacy?
Cardiovascular disease, stroke, hypertension, neuropathy
What are the complications of diabetes?
Learning to detect hypoglycemia signs early
What is good diabetes management?
American Association of Diabetic Educators and American Diabetes Association
What are good teaching resources for diabetic patients?
25mL of 50% Dextrose
What is the hypoglycemic treatment for a NPO or unconscious patient?
Diabetes Healthy Eating, Diabetes hypoglycemia, Diabetes Insulin Injection
What are additional diabetic resources found under the Discharge plan? (after clicking on the paper clip)