Diabetic care

Hands on Guidance for Diabetic Care The following is designed for competency in providing care for Diabetics. McDowell County School System Reviewed July 6, 2009 Revised July 6, 2009

Diabetes in America ,[object Object],[object Object]

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What is Diabetes? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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There are 2 Types of Diabetes ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Diabetes is Managed but Does Not Go Away ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Diabetes is managed with medication, nutrition, physical activity and glucose monitoring, but there is NO cure

Care needed at School will vary with each student. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Hypoglycemia or “lows” occur whenever there is too much insulin in the body for the amount of glucose. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The following will give you examples of things to look for with the students throughout the day. These will not all be seen with each student. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Medium “Low” may exhibit: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Severe “Low” May show: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Intervene promptly when hypoglycemia is mild/moderate to prevent the progression to severe symptoms

LOW BLOOD SUGAR ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

When student is able, Long Acting Sugars should be given after short acting sugars to maintain blood glucose levels. Items such as a Ham (meat) or Cheese Sandwich or Peanut Butter or Cheese Crackers need to be given when student can tolerate them. This will help to maintain their sugar level.

Hyperglycemia or “highs” occur whenever there is too much blood glucose in the blood and for some reason is not being totally used by the body. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

The following will give you examples of things to look for with the students throughout the day. These will not all be seen with each student ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Medium “high” may show ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Severe “high” may show ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

How to prevent “highs” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Why do I need to know anything else? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Checking Blood Sugar Levels ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Preparing the Glucometer ,[object Object],[object Object]

Ready or Not? ,[object Object],[object Object]

Preparing the Lancet (or needle) ,[object Object],[object Object]

Sticking the Finger. ,[object Object],[object Object]

Applying the blood to the strip ,[object Object],[object Object]

The Read Out What Do I Do Now? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Devices for insulin injections ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Insulin syringe ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

How to Give an Insulin Injection Using an Insulin Syringe ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Drawing Up Insulin ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Injection Sites ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

To give an injection: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Insulin Pens ,[object Object],[object Object]

How to Use an Insulin Pen ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Insulin Pumps ,[object Object]

Disposal of syringes and pen needles ,[object Object],[object Object]

Mistakes with insulin doses ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Common Questions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What to do when a diabetic person is unconscious ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Give Glucagon if: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

How to prepare Glucagons for Injection ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

How to Mix Glucagon ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

How to Draw up Glucagon ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

How to Give Glucagon ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Ketones ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Where Do I Go For Questions? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Key points ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

In Service Competency ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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