Patient was educated on random blood glucose as follows: This is the blood sugar reading taken regardless of when you last ate. Several random measurements may be taken throughout the day. Random testing is useful because glucose levels in healthy people do not vary widely throughout the day. Blood glucose levels that vary widely may mean a problem. 79 – 140 would be a healthy range on this number for nondiabetics. A number between 140 [...]
Patient was educated on blood glucose levels as follows: Fasting blood sugars (Before breakfast) This is the blood sugar reading taken, usually early in the morning with an overnight empty stomach. For nondiabetics, this number should be in a healthy range, between 70 - 99 (less than 100). In diabetics, the goal is to maintain this number in a healthy range between 70 – 130. 2 hours postprandial This is the blood sugar reading taken [...]
Patient was educated on how to administer an insulin shot as follows: Insulin should be administered into the fat layer of the skin for it to get absorbed slowly and act. Choose sites where you have fat deposition for administration of insulin, such as, the abdomen, back of the upper arms, the upper buttocks or hips, and the outer side of the thighs. These usually are sites, where one has some fat deposition. Have your [...]
Patient was educated on how to prepare for the insulin shot as follows: Always check with your health care personnel regarding the safe levels of blood sugar, when you can administer your insulin. Always, check the expiry date of insulin before administering. If the insulin is expired, please discard the medication appropriately and use insulin that still is in good standing with regards to expiry. Insulin should be given at room temperature. If you had [...]
