Foot care
Foot feels numb and tingly and has a cut that doesn't heal. What do you do?
Tell your nurse or doctor, or go to your nearest ER
True or false... feeling very thirsty and peeing a lot, these are symptoms of diabetes
True these symptoms are called polydipsia and polyuria...these are signs of diabetes
Lantus
long acting insulin
Can eating a balanced meals help manage diabetes. True or false?
True..suports stable sugar levels.
No socks no shoes!! why is this bad??
With diabetes yoou want to prevent your feet from developing cuts, scarpes, wounds. Walking around without socks and shoes can lead to damage to your feet that you won't notice till its too late.
Is losing weight a symptom of diabtes?
No...gaining weight is a signs of diabetes
Lispro
short acting insulin
Diabetes is a disease that changes the way your body uses... fill in the blank
Sugar
I have diabetes, should I cut my own nails?? Yes or No
No, go to a podiatrist or see your doctor.
Shaky, dizzy, sweaty, and hungry are signs of having low blood sugar...true or false?
True, these are classic signs of having low blood sugar or hypoglycemia and can be helped by drinking 8oz of orange juice, sucking on hard candies, pack of graham crackers or 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey
when is insulin taken?
Before meals and before bedtime
Does exercise help with diabetes, yes or no?
Yes, it helps with maintaining a healthy weight, helps your body control sugar levels, helps reduce risk of heart disease. SO, GET YOUR FRESH AIR AND WALK AROUND!!!
When you are discharged and have diabetes should you get your feet done at the nail salon?
No, you want to allow your doctor or podiatrist to treat your feet to prevent any damage that might not heal.
fatigue, blurry vision, and headache are signs of?
High blood sugar or hyperglycemia
True or false: Using insulin needles (orange needles) are the only way that you can inject insulin in the body?
False...there are personal insulin pens, which are portable and can contain multiple doses of insulin
When do you need to increase your sugar to help treat your diabetes?
when your sugar is low or you have hypoglycemia
How does diabetes affect your feet?
Causes wounds that don't heal and nerve damage that reduces the feeling in your feet
When you have fruity breath and confusion, This is an emergency. True or false.
True, this can be severe and you must tell your nurse or doctor.
Refusing your diabetes medication affects your psych symptoms...true or false?
True, it can cause changes in how your body feels and cause confusion and mood changes
Is insulin always needed to manage your diabetes...True or False.
False. Some people are able to manage their diabetes with just maintaining a balance diet, getting proper exercise, and visiting their doctor for their regular appointments.