Diabetes Basics
What is the body's main source of energy?
Glucose (blood sugar)
Sweating, shaking, hunger?
Low blood sugar
Diabetic is Awake, can swallow, with low sugar symptoms?
Stay, notify nurse, fast-acting sugar if policy allows.
Can patients Share insulin pens or Insulin in vial?
Never
Resident unconscious.
Notify supervisor and call 911
What hormone helps move sugar into cells?
Insulin
Extreme thirst and frequent urination?
High blood sugar
Name one fast-acting sugar.
Orange juice, regular soda, glucose tabs/gel, honey.
What do you do when you find a damaged or expired pen on insulin?
Discard it
Resident having seizure.
Call 911
Which type requires insulin every day?
Type 1 Diabetes
True of False- Confusion can occur with both?
True
Your insulin pen/vial has been open for 28 days now, what should you do?
Discard it
how should you store insulin Pens?
Per manufacturer label
Do we want to give anything by mouth to an unconscious patient
No
True/False: Type 2 may be treated with diet, pills, insulin, or combination.
True
Patient has Fruity breath and deep breathing?
High blood sugar
Can you Adjust insulin doses?
No, only if it has a sliding scale
What Two signs resident may need help with administration?
Confusion, poor vision, tremors, repeated mistakes.
Three reasons to call 911.
Unconscious, seizure, can't swallow, etc
What happens when insulin doesn't work?
Blood sugar becomes too high or too low.
Pale, dizzy, shaky, slurred speech?
Low blood sugar
Diabetic patient Resident forgets doses repeatedly?
Report to nurse/supervisor.
Should you rotate injection sites?
Yes, it will prevent tissue breakdown
Patient is Shaky, sweaty, awake and can swallow
Stay, notify nurse, sugar if allowed, monitor, 911 if worsens.