Category Archives: Diabetes

Before a patient founds out that he or she has diabetes, and before any treatments have started, some diabetics may suffer from temporary vision impairments. Due to levels of blood sugar higher than normal, the eye’s lens may be affected, … Continue reading →

A family history of diabetes is a major risk factor. If you uncover such a history, find out which type other family members have. The risk of a child developing Type 1 diabetes if a parent has Type 1 diabetes … Continue reading →

When you take the health history of a patient who has diabetes, you need to ask specific questions about her regimen-her medications, diet, exercise program, and glucose monitoring. If your patient uses insulin, ask her to demonstrate her injection technique. … Continue reading →

Your patient’s medical history may help you uncover risk factors for diabetes, complications of diabetes, and problems that may affect her ability to manage the disease.Risk factors for diabetes include obesity (especially central or android obesity in which weight accumulates … Continue reading →

Diabetes has lifelong financial and lifestyle implications for your patient and her family. The financial burden of paying for treatment supplies or obtaining adequate health care coverage can make it difficult for your patient to keep up with other financial … Continue reading →