Question

What is DM type 1?

What is hypoglycemia?

What would be your priority assessment?

How would this impact their daily living?

List some focus points for patient teaching.

List 5 things for each patient that you would want to know in the morning report.

Answer 1

Diabetes mellitus type 1 is a serious, lifelong condition in which the body does not procduce enough insulin to control blood glucose levels.
Hypoglycemia is a condition in which your blood glucose level is lower than normal.A fasting blood sugar of 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), or 3.9 millimoles per liter (mmol/L), is considered as hypoglycemia.

Signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia:

• feeling hungry
• sweating
• tingling lips
• feeling shaky or trembling
• dizziness
• feeling tired
• palpitations
• turning pale

Prirority nursing assessment: nursing assessment include examination includes vital signs, fundoscopic examination, limited vascular and neurologic examinations, and a foot assessment

Impact of diabetes on daily life:

• Regular diabetes care, such as diet control, exercising, monitoring blood glucose,
• Symptoms of low or very high blood glucose
• Fears about the disease condition

Patient education:

a) Diet. Take meals that areelow in fat, salt, sugar, and cholesterol. Limit alcohol intake.

b) Stop smoking.

c) Exercise regularly. Check your blood sugar level before and after exercise. Always carry crackers to eat if you feel weak.

d)Take medicines as prescribed.

e)Controlling your blood sugar level can prevent damage to your eyes.

f) People with diabetes have a higher risk of cavities and gum disease. Have regular checkups, brush after every meal,

.Inspect skin daily for dryness, cuts, redness, or any changes. Drink plenty of water

AWhile checking blood sugar in the morning sugar, it may be high or low  For example,If the patient is stressed or eat certain foods, blood sugars could be high. If the patient take medicine and are active, blood sugar levels go down. This allows the nurse and doctor to see whether the medicine is working and what needs to change.