Nursing Care Plans On Diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that affects the body’s ability to produce and use insulin. The pancreas produces insulin, which controls glucose (blood sugar) levels. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas produces little or no insulin, so people with this condition must inject synthetic insulin daily. Type 2 diabetes is less common than type 1 diabetes but more common than gestational diabetes and usually develops gradually over many years as the body becomes resistant to its own natural insulin and/or the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin.

Monitoring blood sugar levels and keeping them rather close to the normal range helps prevent acute complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar nonketotic state, which can be life-threatening.

Monitoring blood sugar levels and keeping them rather close to the normal range helps prevent acute complications such as diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar nonketotic state, which can be life-threatening.

Blood glucose monitoring can be done by finger prick testing several times a day using a glucometer or through venipuncture at least once a week using an automated analyzer. It is important to keep your doctor informed of any changes in your blood glucose level so that adjustments can be made accordingly.

Adhere to healthy food choices.

You should eat a healthy diet that is low in sugar, fat and cholesterol. You should also eat foods high in fiber, such as fruits and vegetables.

• Eat more whole grains. Whole grains are rich in nutrients that promote good health. Examples include brown rice, oatmeal, whole wheat bread or pasta instead of white flour products like white rice or plain pasta made from refined wheat flour (e.g., spaghetti).
• Eat smaller portions of food at each meal; for example: 1 cup serving size for cereal instead of 2 cups; half sandwich instead of one-third sandwich; half bagel instead of one whole bagel; 6 oz serving size for meats/poultry instead of 8 oz serving size; 3 oz serving size for fish/seafood instead of 4 oz serving size; 3 oz serving size for cheese slices (two slices) instead 10 ounces cheese block

Perform warm up exercises before any physical activity or exercise.

• Perform warm up exercises before any physical activity or exercise.
• Warm up exercises should be done for at least 10 minutes to get the body ready for exercise.
• Warm up exercises may include a variety of activities such as stretching, walking, jogging in place, biking or other low-impact exercises.

Drink at least 2L of water a day.

• Water is essential for the body to function properly.
• Water helps to flush out toxins from the body.
• Water helps to regulate body temperature.
• Water helps to lubricate joints and muscles.
• Water helps to maintain a healthy digestive system.

For patients with peripheral neuropathy, foot care is imperative to prevent injury.

The purpose of foot care is to prevent injuries that may result in further complications and the need for amputation. Foot care for patients with diabetes is especially important because of peripheral neuropathy, which can make it difficult to feel pain or detect injury. Patients should be made aware that if they don’t practice good hygiene and proper foot care, they’re at risk of developing ulcers or infections—which can lead to painful wounds and even amputations.

If you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, your doctor has probably already given you a list of instructions intended to help you keep your feet healthy. Taking these precautions will help prevent infection, ulceration and amputation:

Foot inspections should be performed daily and if there are any blisters, wounds etc., seek proper medical attention immediately.

As a nurse, you should perform daily foot inspections on your patient. If there are any blisters or wounds present, seek proper medical attention immediately.

It is important for patients with diabetes to practice good oral hygiene.

It is important to brush your teeth at least twice a day, and flossing daily. You should also use mouthwash after each meal or snack. It is important to visit the dentist regularly so that any problems with your teeth and gums can be detected early on.

The recommended schedule for an individual with diabetes is to see a dentist every 6 months.

• Dental checkups are important for individuals with diabetes, as they help to monitor the condition of your mouth.
• It is important to practice good dental hygiene and pay attention to oral hygiene.

Teaching patients on how to prepare meals at home can help improve their diet and decrease the risk of medical complications such as hypertension and hyperlipidemia.

It’s important for you to teach patients on how to prepare meals at home. This helps improve their diet and decrease the risk of medical complications, such as hypertension and hyperlipidemia.

When determining a diet plan for your patient, it is important that you speak with them about their current eating habits so that you can get an idea of what changes need to be made. A good starting point would be asking questions like:

• What foods does your family eat? Do they have any favorite recipes?
• What time do you typically eat dinner every day? Is there any particular reason why this is so or is it just convenient for everyone involved?

If necessary, make notes about these questions in your care plan so that they are available if you ever need them again later on down the road!

Patients with diabetes need extra tender loving care.

Nurses are in charge of caring for patients with diabetes. Patients who suffer from this condition need to be monitored closely and given an individualized care plan. They need to be educated on how to manage their diabetes, as well. This includes proper nutrition, medication, and physical activity (when possible).

To summarize, patients with diabetes require special attention. They must be given the proper care as they are at high risk of complications and injuries. Nurses should educate themselves on how to manage this condition in order to provide quality care for their patients.