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Daisy Miler (Lab values (HbAlc: 5.2%. For a patient with diabetes this is…

- - - - Assess patient periodically for symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
      - Monitor body weight periodically. Changes in weight may indicate a need for a dose change
      - Monitor blood glucose every 6 hours monitor serum potassium in patients at risk for hypokalemia
      - Overdose is manifested in symptoms of hypoglycemia
    - - Insulin should be stored in a cool place, but doesn't need to be refrigerated
      - Administer 30-60 minutes before meal
    - - Instruct patient and guardians on proper technique for insulin administration
      - Caution patient not to share their insulin pen with another person, even if the needle is changes
      - Instruct patients in proper testing of serum glucose and ketones
      - Explain to the patient that insulin does not cure diabetes, it just helps control hyperglycemia
      - Advise patient to notify their physician of any over the counter medications
      - Instruct patient of the signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia and what to do if they occur
      - Advise patient to always carry a source of sugar and identification describing their disease
    - - Control of blood glucose levels in diabetic patients without the appearance of hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic episodes
  - - - Control of blood glucose levels in diabetic patients without the appearance of hypoglycemic or hyperglycemic episodes
    - - Assess patient periodically for symptoms hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
      - Monitor body weight periodically
      - Monitor blood glucose every 6 hours
      - Monitor serum potassium in patients at risk for hypokalemia
      - Overdose is manifested by symptoms of hypoglycemia
    - - Do not confuse humulin with humalog
      - Insulin should be stored in a cool place
      - Administer within 15-30 minutes before a meal
      - Refer to steps to administering medication
    - - Instruct patient on proper technique for administration
      - Caution patient not to share insulin pen with anyone
      - Explain to patient that insulin helps control hyperglycemia and does not cure diabetes
      - Instruct patient in proper testing of serum glucose and ketones
      - Emphasize the importance of compliance with nutritional guidelines and regular exercise
      - Instruct patients on signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia and what to do if they occur
      - Advise patient to notify health care professional if nausea and vomiting or fever develops, if unable to eat regular diet, or if blood glucose levels are not controlled
      - Instruct patient to notify health care professional of all over the counter medications