Patient was educated on the early findings of peripheral artery disease as follows: The involved extremity can be cold to touch and appears light bluish in color. The classic early symptom of peripheral artery disease is leg pain when walking, which often resolves with rest. This pain is called intermittent claudication. This is due to the muscle of the leg needing more oxygen during exercise, such as, walking. More oxygen supply to the limb can [...]
Patient was educated on the symptoms of peripheral artery disease as follows: The classic symptom of peripheral artery disease is leg pain when walking, which often resolves with rest. This pain is called intermittent claudication. Other symptoms include cold and bluish skin in the extremities, poor nail and hair growth in the extremity involved. Unresolving ulcers can form in the limb and with complications of infection and necrosis. All these findings are secondary to poor blood [...]
Patient was educated on pathogenesis of peripheral artery disease as follows: Peripheral artery disease(PAD) is a narrowing of the blood vessels, especially in the extremities. Peripheral artery disease most commonly affects the lower extremities, but other sites can also be involved. The following are major risk factors for peripheral artery disease: Smoking Hypertension Diabetes Elevated cholesterol All the above factors play interactive roles in compromising the blood supply, especially to the distal extremities. Compromise in [...]
Patient was educated on carbohydrate to insulin ratio as follows: In this method of insulin administration, a diabetic will take a certain set amount of insulin units for a certain amount of carbohydrates consumed during a meal. This ratio is determined by your physician. For example, if this ratio is 10:1, which means for every 10 grams of carbohydrates consumed during the meal, the diabetic will take 1 unit of insulin. So, if the patient [...]
Patient was educated on the properties of insulin as follows: The standard and most commonly used strength around the world today is U-100, which means it has 100 units of insulin per milliliter of fluid. U-500 insulin, which means 500 units of insulin per milliliter of fluid, is also available for patients who are extremely insulin resistant. All insulins have 3 basic characteristics: Onset: It is the length of time before insulin reaches the bloodstream [...]