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Foot Care
Stress
Standards of Care
General
Complication Prevention
Meal Planning
100
Good fitting shoes, socks/shoes at all times, check daily for sores, cuts, blisters.
What are good ways to take care of feet?
100
Blood test done every 3 months to check on diabetes control.
What is an A1C?
100
Increased thirst, increased urination, sores that are slow to heal.
What are signs of increased blood sugar?
100
Below 130/80
What is the blood pressure goal?
100
15 grams
What is the average amount of carbohydrate in 1 serving of a carbohydrate food?
200
Headaches, stomach problems, sleep difficulties, irritability, crying spells...
What warning signs of stress?
200
Stop this habit that can cause heart problems, cancer, circulation problems.
What is smoking?
200
Medical specialist in diabetes.
What is an endocrinologist?
200
Yearly test to check kidneys
What is a microalbuminuria/creatinine ratio?
200
Fruit, juice, bread, pasta, milk, ice cream, cereal
What are examples of carbohydrate foods?
300
A doctor who takes care of feet?
Podiatrist
300
Once a year, check for retinopathy.
What is a yearly dilated eye exam?
300
4 glucose tablets, 1/2 cup juice, 1/2 cup soda pop
What are treatments for low blood sugar?
300
7 or less
What is my A1C goal?
300
3/4 cup dry cereal, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/3 cup pasta, 1 slice bread
What are examples of 15 grams of carbohydrate?
400
Soak feet in hot water, cut off corns, heating pads for cold feet
What are things NOT to do for foot care?
400
Yearly to prevent sickness.
What is a flu shot?
400
Helps control blood sugar, helps lose weight, lowers blood pressure, reduces stress.
What are benefits of exercise?
400
Best way to prevent complications.
What is keeping blood sugars at goal?
400
Equal, saccharin, sucralose, Splenda, Sweet and Low, Truvia
What are available sweeteners on the market?
500
Wake up 10 minutes early, exercise, don't procrastinate, deep breathing, learn to say NO...
What are some tips on managing stress?
500
Every physician visit and daily to prevent amputations.
What is a foot exam?
500
Take medications as ordered, test blood sugar every 2-4 hours, call doctor if blood sugar over 240 twice, eat foods that can be tolerated, drink 8 oz. fluid every hour, check temperature.
What is care during illness?
500
Nerve damage; numbness, tingling, burning or aching in the feet or legs.
What is neuropathy?
500
Cupped hand - 1-2 ounces; Fist - 1 cup; Thumb tip - 1 teaspoon; Deck of cards - 3 ounces.
What is portion control?