What Is Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
10. Patient Education
The introduction of patient education programs in most diabetes clinics have been observed to contribute to the reduction of diabetic ketoacidosis recurrence among diabetics. These programs teach patients how to prevent diabetic ketoacidosis by increasing self-awareness of symptoms and self-testing for urinary ketones when they have high blood glucose.
They are also taught how to adjust the insulin regimen on days when they are not feeling well. Patient education to prevent diabetic ketoacidosis is crucial to prevent recurrent episodes. One of the most important points is to educate diabetic adults on how to manage the stress of their chronic illnesses. Patients need to understand the importance of blood sugar monitoring, especially during stressful times such as in trauma and infection.
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