Patient was educated on life-style measures to be observed by individuals with history of folate deficiency as follows: Poorly controlled diabetics can be at increased risk for developing neuropathy and folate deficiency in such individuals can increase the risk for neuropathy significantly. Folate deficient individuals with coexisting diabetes must observe compliance with calorie intake recommendations, log maintenance of everyday blood sugar readings, diabetic foot care, periodic podiatrist visits, physical exercise recommendation. Avoid environments with extreme temperatures, [...]

Patient was educated on life-style measures to be observed by individuals with history of folate deficiency as follows: Pregnant women can present with increased folate requirements, secondary to increased fetal and biological demands during pregnancy. Folate helps with normal growth of fetal brain and spinal cord and deficiency of folate in pregnant women can result in defective growth of brain and spinal cord, resulting in congenital defects. Pregnant women must observe compliance with daily intake recommendation [...]

Patient was educated on life-style measures to be observed by individuals with history of folate deficiency as follows: Low folate content, reduced oxygen pick-up, and resulting anemia lead to deficient oxygen supply to all vital organs, resulting in dyspnea and compromised endurance. Report to your physician regarding any worsening of or exacerbation of SOB and oxygen saturations consistently below 90. Oxygen dependent individuals must report any need for increase in oxygen requirements. Compromised oxygen supply to [...]

Patient was educated on life-style measures to be observed by individuals with history of folate deficiency as follows: Poor dietary habits and malnutrition in individuals happens to be one major reason for folate deficiency. Observe compliance with good balanced dietary habits and calorie intake requirements, as recommended, to prevent development of folate deficiency. A portion of folate consumed in the diet is used by the body for metabolic needs. The unused portion of the vitamin is [...]

Patient was educated on findings to watch for and report in individuals with folate deficiency as follows: Neuropathy: Poor DNA synthesis and repair involving the nervous tissues, secondary to folate deficiency, can result in neuropathy. Keep a close watch and report to your physician regarding any new or worsening symptoms of neuropathy, such as, tingling and numbness of hands and feet, altered sensitivity to touch and temperature, radiating burning sensation in extremities, poor coordination and balance, [...]