Review
What is HYPOglycemia?
low blood sugar
Does diabetic neuropathy happen when your sugar is too high or too low?
High
How often should you check your feet?
When you're inside, should you walk around barefoot?
No
How many types of diabetes are there?
Type I and Type II
Give an example of something you can eat if you have low blood sugar?
tablespoon of sugar, fruit juice, regular soda, etc.
What is one way you can prevent diabetic neuropathy?
- Good control of blood sugar
- Exercise
- Eat healthy
- Take care of your feet
If you can't see part of your foot, what can you do?
What types of shoes should you wear?
- comfortable shoes that have plenty of room around the toes
- shoes that are easily adjusted (laces, velcro)
List something you can do besides medication to help your diabetes.
- stay active (run, walk, etc.)
- eat healthy
- check your blood sugar frequently
What is a glucometer?
A small portable machine used to measure glucose and sugar levels in blood.
What does diabetic neuropathy feel like?
pain, can't feel hot or cold, tingling or burning or numbness
What tool should you use to keep your toenails short?
File
What type of shoes should you avoid?
- uncomfortable shoes that may cause blisters
- sandals/flip flops
- high heels
When you check your blood sugar with your glucometer, give an example of a number that represents low blood sugar.
Anything less than 70.
What are some signs of HYPERglycemia?
thirsty all the time, have to pee a lot, tired, dry skin, often hungry
If there is a small cut on your foot that goes unnoticed, what can happen?
What area on your foot should you avoid putting lotion?
You shouldn't put lotion between your toes because this can cause an infection.
What type of socks should you wear?
Cotton or wool socks
What are signs of HYPOglycemia?
tired, shaky, dizzy, headache, hungry
When your body breaks down fat for energy, instead of sugar, what product is made?
Ketones
What is diabetic neuropathy?
Damage to nerves in the feet and legs caused by high blood sugar.
When should you see a medical provider about your feet?
- If you need to have a corn, callus, or wart removed
- If the cut on your foot is infected (red, warm, puffy or leaking fluid).
- When the burning, tingling or numbness effects your daily lift (when you can't stand or walk for long periods of time)
Why is shoe choice important?
What does insulin do?
Insulin moves sugar from the blood into your cells.