Assessment A. Assess for early symptoms. 1. Common to both Type I and Type II. a. Polyuria. b. Polydipsia. c. Blurred vision. d. Fatique. e. Abnormal sensations (prickling, burning). f. Infections (vaginitis). 2. Type I. a. Anorexia. b. Nausea, vomiting. c. Weight loss. 3. Type II. a. Obese. b. Slow wound healing. B. Assess for distinguishing features of Type I and Type II diabetes.
C. Assess for risk factors. 1. Client history-hereditary predisposition. 2. Weight-presence of obesity. 3. High stress levels. D. Assess results of laboratory values. 1. Elevated fasting blood sugar; postprandial blood sugar; glucose tolerant test or tolbutamide (Orinase) test. 2. Clinitest and testape. a. Indicate presence of sugar in urine,i.e, 1+ to 4+. b. Clinitest: 2-drop and 5-drop method:from no sugar (blue) to 4+ or 2 percent (orange-rust). c. Values of the two tests are not interchangeable. 3. Acetest and%2
I have diabetes since long time ago. I don't like it... what can i do?