Discharge Planning:

1.)A list of the patients medication and directions on how and when to take them. -Remind the him to take the medication on time and as directed. If he feels the medication doesn't have its desired effects, he should continue taking them until he sees his physician. 2.)Schedule for a follow up visit. 3.)-If the patient had blood tests done, the results should be explained to him. 4.)-Ask him to see his dietitian regularly. 5.)-Suggest that he needs to be checked at least once every year for retinopathy. 6.) 7.)Blood Sugar checks. 8.)-Teach or review the clients knowledge on how to use a glucometer for blood sugar checks including the normal values of the blood sugar level. 9.)-The patient should take his blood sugar before and after eating and write it down on a small notebook to keep track of his blood sugar levels and ask him to bring it every time he sees the doctor. 4.)Foot Care with Diabetes. -High blood sugar can damage nerves and blood vessels. This will prevent blood and oxygen from reaching your body tissues. You may lose feeling in your feet because of nerve damage. 5.)Weightloss. 6.)Weightloss may be necessary in some patients. Advice the patient that he needs to lose weight, how much weight at the least in a specific time span if possible. Give the clients available weightloss programs if there are any. 6.)Diet changes. 7.)Advise the patient of diet changes that are necessary to keep his blood sugar levels under control. 8.) 9.)Drinking Liquids. 10.)Men 19 years old and above should drink about 3liters of water a day or 13-eight ounce cups. 11.)Women 19 years old and above should drink about 2 liters of water a day or 9-eight ounce cups. 8.)Exercise Regulary. 9.)It is important that the patient knows that he should not exercise when his blood sugar is over 250mg/dl or below 100mg/dl. 10.)Exercise can help the patient lose weight and bring about an overall feeling of wellbeing.

9.)Quit Smoking Smoking harms the body in many ways. It can worsen the problems that can occur with diabetes, such as poor blood flow to the feet. 10.)Tell the Patient to contact the physician if: You have red, dry skin. You feel dizzy, have headaches or are easily irritated. You are vomiting (throwing up) or have an upset stomach. You have numbness of your arms or legs. You have questions or concerns about your disease, medicine, or care. You feel very weak or very tired. 11.)Seek immediate care if: You are having trouble staying awake or focusing on things. You are shaking or sweating. You have blurred or double vision (eyesight). Your breath has a fruity sweet smell or your breathing is shallow (not deep). Your heartbeat is fast and weak. You have ongoing, severe (very bad) abdominal pain, sometimes spreading to your back. You may also be vomiting.