THE DIABETIC PATIENT - PATIENT AND FAMILY TEACHING




Rick has a history of Type2 Diabetes Mellitus. His blood glucose has been
high and he has Insulin ordered twice a day. It is midnight and he is requesting
his wife brings snacks from home. He has an ankle ulcer and gangrene of the
big toe. What would Rick's care plan include?
- patient and family teaching
- blood glucose monitoring
- circulation checks and monitoring of wound healing of the affected foot.
 PVD ( Peripheral Vascular Disease may complicate Diabetes Mellitus.
Patient and family teaching is very important.
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Patient education and misconceptions

There are several misconceptions which a diabetic patient may have.
 Patient education is usually included in the plan of care.

What are some common diabetic misconceptions?
Some examples of diabetic misconceptions are listed below:
- "I do not believe high blood sugar can affect my vision"
- "I need new glasses".
 Diabetes and high blood sugar can indeed affect your vision and have many
 other negative effects on the body.
- "My doctor talks about blood sugar control, but I find the easy thing to do
 is to add a few more units of insulin after an ice cream cone".
 
Blood sugar control starts with controlling sugar intake, not treating it
 once it is already in your body.
-"I love sugar free donuts. I treat myself to 3 each morning". 
 "Sugar free" does not necessarily mean calorie free.


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