Diet care

Diabetes is a chronic disease, which occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin, or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces. This leads to an increased concentration of glucose in the blood (hyperglycaemia).

Diet care

The diet for a diabetic patient should be carefully planned. The nurse should monitor, that the patient is only eating food that is helpful in recovering him faster. Food such as potatoes, cereals and rice are an important part of diabetic diet and must be encouraged.

Control blood pressure

Every patient has different history of past medical complications and so the blood pressure readings can vary significantly. If the patients with high blood pressure have a long history of drugs or smoking, they must be asked to quit.

Form good habits

Make sure the patient follows every step to manage her diabetes. If you see the patient snacking or slacking, call her on it. You don’t have to be a strict disciplinarian, but you can interrupt bad habits and give the patient positive reinforcement when she does well.

Talk to your doctor, a registered dietitian, or a diabetes educator and ask if the glycemic index might work to help gain better control of your blood sugar levels.
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