Question

In type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), insulin resistance can occur where the body does not produce enough insulin or the body is simply resistant to it. Discuss some patient teachings regarding symptom management of the condition and preventing complications of type 2 DM.

Answer 1

• Patient should limit the intake of simple carbohydrates in the form of sugar, sweets, cold drinks rather take complex carbs. Limit calorie intake
• patient should quit smoking and alcohol intake
• Exercise should be done regularly
• diabetes has many complicarions like blurred vision, foot gangrene, peripheral neuropathy etc so to prevent those complications:
• patient should take medication as prescribed
• Have complete eye exam once a year
• patient should have regular dental checkup, brush teeth after every meal Nd floss daily
• Skin should be inspected daily for wounds, cuts redness or other changes. Drink lot of water unless contraindicated
• Feet should be checked daily for sores and report the presence of tingling, burning, numbness etc
• Wear comfortable shoes and dont move barefoot
• Have regular blood pressure check up and blood cholesterol monitoring.