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1 Interventions to prevent diabetes 2 Early signs of IICP
3 Lipid analysis 4 S/S of hyperglycemia
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Interventions to prevent diabetes Maintain healthy weight, diet and exercise
, Signs of type 1 diabetes 3 polys, blurred vision, cold feet, numbness, shiny
thin skin w/ no hair, age 30 and under, sudden
onset, underweight,
Signs of type 2 diabetes No symptoms at first , later develop the 3 polys,
obesity, Nigricans (black line on back of neck)
skin tags
S/S of hypoglycemia Fatigue, weakness, irritability, reduce cognition,
tremors, seizures, diaphoresis( sweating)
S/S of hyperglycemia 3 polys, fruity breath
S/S of diabetic ketoacidosis and High BS, high HR, restlessness, weight loss, fruity
treatment breath, kussmaul(fast deep RR) -- treatments; IV
regular insulin
First intervention if a pt. Presents Check blood sugar
with s/s of hypo/hyperglycemia
Prevention of long term Takes meds, daily feet care, yearly renal test, eye
complications of diabetes exams every 6 months, LDL less than 150
Dietary teaching for a diabetic Meals at the same time every day, decrease
patient saturated fats, increase exercise , refer pt. To
MyPlate learning tool,
Diabetic Pt. should never increase Sugar is low before exercising
carbs unless...
Discharge teaching for diabetic pt. Know hypo/hyperglycemia s/s, know that stress
and illness increase BS , see a diabetic educator,
know what the effect of Exercise can have on Bs