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hi,new on here.....im a care worker and was looking after a client who is type 1 diabetic and i forgot and let him have a mars bar.....he has learning disabilety so it was my fault....took him home and told his mother so she was aware....i asked if he takes insuline? she said no he has tablets and goes to the doctors every so often and said he would be fine but i cant help thinking more should have been done? is he at risk? any help would be great thanks,worrying me sick!!
 
freddyfingers said:
hi,new on here.....im a care worker and was looking after a client who is type 1 diabetic and i forgot and let him have a mars bar.....he has learning disabilety so it was my fault....took him home and told his mother so she was aware....i asked if he takes insuline? she said no he has tablets and goes to the doctors every so often and said he would be fine but i cant help thinking more should have been done? is he at risk? any help would be great thanks,worrying me sick!!
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Hi Freddy, welcome to the forum.

How can your client be a type 1 and not be on insulin? :confused:
 
freddie how conscienous of you to try and find out more ...if your client is only on tablets is likely hes a type 2 ...it might have raised his blood sugars a bit but as his mum said one mars bar is not going to do him harm xxx have a look around the forum as you will find out lots of info... i supose in your occupation you will come across all sorts of types of diabetics so its always good to know more x
 
am64 said:
freddie how conscienous of you to try and find out more ...if your client is only on tablets is likely hes a type 2 ...it might have raised his blood sugars a bit but as his mum said one mars bar is not going to do him harm xxx have a look around the forum as you will find out lots of info... i supose in your occupation you will come across all sorts of types of diabetics so its always good to know more x
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thanks....but im sure hes type one,because his mother said he once raided the fridge and ate a laod of cakes and nearly went into a coma wich is type one isnt it? plus unless i read it wrong im sure it said type one in his notes
 
freddyfingers said:
hi,new on here.....im a care worker and was looking after a client who is type 1 diabetic and i forgot and let him have a mars bar.....he has learning disabilety so it was my fault....took him home and told his mother so she was aware....i asked if he takes insuline? she said no he has tablets and goes to the doctors every so often and said he would be fine but i cant help thinking more should have been done? is he at risk? any help would be great thanks,worrying me sick!!
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Hi Freddie

There are a couple of issues here. Regardless of diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 the client should have a comprehensive care/support plan which details his/her needs and how you will address them. You mention that you think you have seen a reference to the diabetes within the clients notes. It is really important to check this so you know exactly how much information you have to help you to support the client. If there isn't much information and no care/support plan then you should ask your line manager to address this as a matter of urgency.
If there is a care/support plan then you really need to ensure that you understand and follow it. Now I have no wish to scare monger but should the plan not be followed and everything goes horribly wrong the client may come to harm and you could find yourself in the midst of an investigation. So it's in the client's and your best interests that paperwork and support tie up.
That said you can only act on the information provided within the clients notes and if that is innadequate then it should be addressed ASAP.
 
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Hi Freddie

There are a couple of issues here. Regardless of diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 the client should have a comprehensive care/support plan which details his/her needs and how you will address them. You mention that you think you have seen a reference to the diabetes within the clients notes. It is really important to check this so you know exactly how much information you have to help you to support the client. If there isn't much information and no care/support plan then you should ask your line manager to address this as a matter of urgency.
If there is a care/support plan then you really need to ensure that you understand and follow it. Now I have no wish to scare monger but should the plan not be followed and everything goes horribly wrong the client may come to harm and you could find yourself in the midst of an investigation. So it's in the client's and your best interests that paperwork and support tie up.
That said you can only act on the information provided within the clients notes and if that is innadequate then it should be addressed ASAP.
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Great answer Mrs Sharpwaa and I totally agree.

Also think it needs clearing up if 1 or 2, as there are differences.
 
Adrienne said:
Great answer Mrs Sharpwaa and I totally agree.

Also think it needs clearing up if 1 or 2, as there are differences.
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Hi Adrienne

Indeed and this would be addressed via the care/support plan. In addition to this any care provider worth their salt would provide specific training for staff, perhaps a session or two with the clients DSN. Most specialist nurses in whatever field will usually accommodate this in my experience.
 
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