When obtaining a health history from a client recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, the nurse expects the client to report what clinical manifestations?
Irritability, polydipsia, and polyuria
Polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia
Nocturia, weight loss, and polydipsia
Polyphagia, polyuria, and diaphoresis
A client who is taking an oral hypoglycemic daily for type 2 diabetes develops the flu and is concerned about the need for special care. What should the nurse advise the client?
1
Skip the oral hypoglycemic pill, drink plenty of fluids, and rest.
2
Avoid food, drink clear liquids, take the daily medication, and stay in bed.
3
Take the oral medication, drink fluids, and monitor capillary glucose levels.
4
Delay taking the
medication until tolerating food, and call the office the next day.
What are the goals for type 2 diabetes?
A blood sugar target is the range you try to reach as much as possible. These are typical targets: Before a meal: 80 to 130 mg/dL. Two hours after the start of a meal: Less than 180 mg/dL.
What is the best way to manage type 2 diabetes?
Additional lifestyle changes your doctor will most likely advise to help treat your type 2 diabetes include: eating foods rich in fiber and healthy carbohydrates — eating fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can help keep your blood glucose levels steady. eating at regular intervals.
When treating type 2 diabetes What is the first line of treatment?
Metformin should be the first-line drug for managing type 2 diabetes. Insulin and sulfonylureas should be second line, and glitazones should be reserved for third line. Metformin is the only drug for type 2 diabetes that does not cause weight gain, which is an important advantage.
What is the main goal in treating diabetic patients?
Treatments. The goal of diabetes management is to keep blood glucose levels as close to normal as safely possible. Since diabetes may greatly increase risk for heart disease and peripheral artery disease, measures to control blood pressure and cholesterol levels are an essential part of diabetes treatment as well.