Deliver diabetes-specific skilled teaching to patient and caregiver competence with return demonstration:
Glucose monitoring and insulin, pump, or injectable technique — taught and confirmed by return demonstration, because incorrect technique means incorrect dosing.
Hypoglycemia recognition and rescue — oral carbohydrate and glucagon per order — with the caregiver return-demonstrating glucagon administration.
Sick-day rules — continuing insulin, more frequent monitoring, ketone checks, hydration, and when to seek care.
Daily foot care and injury and burn prevention where sensation is reduced (cross-reference Touch/Sensation).
The individualized target and what in- and out-of-range readings mean, and the reporting thresholds.
Medication purpose, timing, and the consequences of missed doses.
When to call the agency versus when to give glucagon and activate EMS.
