Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking long-acting insulins as follows:
- Closely observe for any signs and symptoms of inflammation at the site of insulin administration, such as, pain, redness, or swelling of the skin at the injection site.
- Closely observe for any signs and symptoms of hypokalemia developing, such as, fatigue, muscle weakness, tingling and numbness in the extremities, chest discomfort, and palpitations. Report them immediately to your physician.
- Take weight reading at least twice a week and maintain a log of every reading for comparative feedback. Maintain an ideal weight for your height.
- Maintain compliance with your dietary calorie recommendations, as ordered. Ingestion of excess calories can lead to poor blood sugar management and potentially can lead to increase in the insulin dose. Excess of dietary calories can result in weight gain and complicate the management of diabetes.
- Physical exercise, as ordered by the physician, will help improve the efficiency of insulin administered. Maintain compliance with any exercise schedule prescribed by your doctor. Try not to overdo on your exercise, as this might lower your blood sugars and precipitate an episode of hypoglycemia.
