Teach and discuss essential elements of DM:

What the normal blood glucose range and how it compares with patient’s levels the type DM
patient has, the relationship between insulin deficiency and a high glucose level, complications of the
disease (chronic and acute)
Teach the sign and symptoms of hyperglycemia and the causes of hyperglycemia
Discuss the rational for blood glucose monitoring, the specific BG goal, the frequently of BG
monitoring