HEALTH TEACHINGS

Diet  Follow the low salt and low fat diet

 Eat fruits, vegetables, and whole
grains and small frequent feeding
 Limit the use of canned, processed,
and frozen foods
 Avoid sugar-sweetened drinks, such
as sodas and many fruit juices
 Drink adequate fluids

Medication  Keep the follow-up appointments

 Strictly follow the dosage, timing
and route of medications
 Do not withdraw to medications
abruptly
 Avoid overdoses and report any
adverse effects

Treatment Regimen  Adhere to medication and treatment

regimen
 Continue with the medication
treatment and diabetic management
 If possible continue with the
appointment on physical therapist
 Have regular perineal care
 Regular change of foley bag
catheter as necessary

Exercises  Do passive ROM exercises

according to the patients capability
 Avoid weight lifting or strenuous
exercise
 Have regular exercises of affected
extremities such as standing and
sitting

Follow-up  Keep the follow-up appointments

 Have regular check-up on Blood
pressure
 Check for glucose level and report
for increased level