Diabetes Patient Counselling Essentials

What are some common complications associated with diabetes?

• Impaired immune system and rheumatoid conditions

• Increased appetite and weight gain

• Cardiovascular diseases, neuropathy, and retinopathy

• Foot damage, skin conditions, and increased risk of infections

What are the signs of hypoglycemia that patients should watch for?

• Sweating, shaking, dizziness, confusion, and irritability

• Blurred vision, and throbbing headaches

• Nausea, hunger and rapid heartbeat

• Increased thirst and frequent urination

How can stress management impact blood glucose levels?

• It can lower blood glucose levels by reducing stress hormones that increase glucose production.

• Stress management can only affect mental health, not physical health.

• Stress management benefits overall health, but does not affect blood glucose levels.

• Stress management increases insulin resistance, as a result decreasing glucose levels.