November is American Diabetes Month, and this week, we may have an opportunity to see loved ones either in person or virtually to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. We’ve put together a few diabetic-friendly Thanksgiving recipes in a downloadable cookbook that you can use this week for you.
While many patients and residents may have a clinical diagnosis for Type II Diabetes, there are some clinical presentation characteristics that can help us identify those who may be undiagnosed.
• Increased thirst
• Frequent urination
• Extreme hunger
• Blurred vision
• Fatigue
• Unexplained weight loss
• Slow-healing sores
• Tingling, burning, or numbness in feet and hands
• Pain in joints or muscles
• Frequent infections
• Diabetic ketoacidosis
