Anticipatory guidance Flashcards
how many times should diabetic check blood sugar
-once daily. check upon arising for fasting readings
using a glucometer
1) wash hands
2) insert lancet into device
3) insert strip into monitor
4) stick side of finger
5) allow blood to wick into strip
6) apply pressure with cotton ball
7) record reading with date and time
8) put lancet in hazard waste container
what should you do if pt can’t get enough blood?
- make sure hands are warm
- hold hands below heart
how often should diabetics check feet?
daily- difficulty fighting infection and can lose feeling in hands and feet
should diabetics wear shoes?
always! make sure they fit properly
-also keep feet warm and dry
what are components of diabetic exam?
1) inspect all surfaces
2) pulses (dorsalis pedis or posterior tibial)
3) monofilament and vibration
4) reflexes of ankle
who can be used for dietary teaching?
-dietician or diabetic educator
what are the three main types of carbs
- starches
- sugar
- fiber
what are starches found in
a. vegetables like peas, corn, lima beans & potatoes
b. Dried beans, lentils, kidney beans, pinto beans
c. Grains like oats, barley, rice and wheatͶthis group includes pasta, bread and crackers
what is sugar found in
natural sugars are found in milk and fruit; added sugars include processed sugar, corn
syrup, etc.
what is fiber found in
in plant based foods. A healthy diet for adults includes 25 - 30 grams of fiber
daily.
a. There is fiber in beans and legumes (kidney beans, lentils, pinto beans, etc.).
b. Fruits and vegetable (think crunchy foods like apples, celery and broccoli)
c. Nuts: peanuts, walnuts and almonds
d. Whole grain products: whole wheat pasta, bread; whole grain cereals
how often should they eat red meat?
- 3x per weak
- high in cholesterol= heart disease
how much cholesterol should diet include?
-limit cholesterol to 300mg/d
what meats are good to eat?
-chicken, fish, plant based protein
what are healthy fats
-avocados, nuts, olives, olive oil
