Shirley Bullock's Blog, page 2
August 10, 2011
This day in history August 10 1888
Ny Giant Tim Keefe set a 19 win streak. Baseball is a favorite here in 1888 as well as in the future. I think Reverend Watts is trying to get 2 teams together. There is a young Indian who is very good and everyone will want him on their team. I can't tell you his name, he is featured in the sequel to Forever Promised, called Forever Chase and Shirley isn't finished with it yet. lol Geri
Diabetes and sick days
Help! I am diabetic and I’m Sick!
When you are sick with a cold, flu or infection your blood sugar can go higher than your normal. It is important to have a sick plan in place before you are sick. This is one of the things you need to talk over with your physician.
Call your health care provider if you: have two blood sugars in a row over 300mg/dl or several low blood sugars in a row. Lose five pounds or more when you are sick. Have vomiting or diarrhea for more than six hours, can’t eat solid foods for more than 24 hours, and can’t keep liquids down, feel dizzy, confused or in pain.
Never stop taking your diabetes pills or insulin without talking to your health care provider, check your blood sugar at least every four hours when you are sick, and drink water to prevent dehydration.
Try your upmost to eat regular meals. If you can’t here are some foods you can utilize to keep your carbohydrate intake about the same: ½ cup pudding, 4-6 crackers, ½ cup regular gelatin, or ½ cup juice.
Remember your accu check machine is your best friend. If at all possible keep one with you and have another at your bedside. I hate being sick. Please take care of yourself, Geri.
When you are sick with a cold, flu or infection your blood sugar can go higher than your normal. It is important to have a sick plan in place before you are sick. This is one of the things you need to talk over with your physician.
Call your health care provider if you: have two blood sugars in a row over 300mg/dl or several low blood sugars in a row. Lose five pounds or more when you are sick. Have vomiting or diarrhea for more than six hours, can’t eat solid foods for more than 24 hours, and can’t keep liquids down, feel dizzy, confused or in pain.
Never stop taking your diabetes pills or insulin without talking to your health care provider, check your blood sugar at least every four hours when you are sick, and drink water to prevent dehydration.
Try your upmost to eat regular meals. If you can’t here are some foods you can utilize to keep your carbohydrate intake about the same: ½ cup pudding, 4-6 crackers, ½ cup regular gelatin, or ½ cup juice.
Remember your accu check machine is your best friend. If at all possible keep one with you and have another at your bedside. I hate being sick. Please take care of yourself, Geri.
August 9, 2011
Insulin Geri's Medical Minis
Insulin
Hi everyone, did you have a good week? I don’t want to take your health care providers place on teaching you about insulin but here are a few tips: Check the expiration date on the bottle or pen. Look at the insulin and make sure there are no solids or frosting on the bottle.
Never freeze insulin or keep it in places above 80 degrees such as the car or in sunlight. Gently roll the bottle between your palms to warm up cold insulin before injecting. Ask your pharmacist or health care provider if the insulin should be mixed. Measure the insulin carefully for the correct amount. (In health care settings, this is so important that two nurses check the dosage in the syringe and initial your medical record.)
Dispose of needles correctly. Check with your health care provider, diabetic educator, or trash company about proper disposal of these items.
One homemade hint is use laundry detergent bottles and label them. Most are insulin needle puncture proof. Search the web for other frugal, but appropriate ideas.
I hope this has helped you, see you next time. Geri
Hi everyone, did you have a good week? I don’t want to take your health care providers place on teaching you about insulin but here are a few tips: Check the expiration date on the bottle or pen. Look at the insulin and make sure there are no solids or frosting on the bottle.
Never freeze insulin or keep it in places above 80 degrees such as the car or in sunlight. Gently roll the bottle between your palms to warm up cold insulin before injecting. Ask your pharmacist or health care provider if the insulin should be mixed. Measure the insulin carefully for the correct amount. (In health care settings, this is so important that two nurses check the dosage in the syringe and initial your medical record.)
Dispose of needles correctly. Check with your health care provider, diabetic educator, or trash company about proper disposal of these items.
One homemade hint is use laundry detergent bottles and label them. Most are insulin needle puncture proof. Search the web for other frugal, but appropriate ideas.
I hope this has helped you, see you next time. Geri
August 8, 2011
hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia
The rule of 15
Hypoglycemia is too little glucose in your blood. Causes are too little food, too much medication, and extra exercise.
You may feel any of these symptoms: tired, weak, irritable, confused, blurry vision, headache, dizzy, numb, sweaty and shaky. Please be aware that some symptoms overlap with those of hyperglycemia. You must pay special attention, and check your blood glucose often to know which symptom you are having. Please do not guess!
Treatment of low blood sugar: test your blood. If you can’t check it and are having symptoms treat it anyway.
The low blood sugar rule is called the Rule of 15.
Eat 15 grams of carbohydrate such as 3-4 glucose tablets, 15g glucose gel, ½ cup of juice or regular soft drink, 1 cup of milk or 1 Tbsp of honey or sugar. Wait 15 minutes and retest.
If blood sugar continues to be low or you still have symptoms, repeat Rule of 15. If meal or snack is scheduled soon, go ahead and eat. Be aware if it goes back up it may become low once again in an hour if you don’t eat.
Always wear a diabetes identification bracelet.
The rule of 15
Hypoglycemia is too little glucose in your blood. Causes are too little food, too much medication, and extra exercise.
You may feel any of these symptoms: tired, weak, irritable, confused, blurry vision, headache, dizzy, numb, sweaty and shaky. Please be aware that some symptoms overlap with those of hyperglycemia. You must pay special attention, and check your blood glucose often to know which symptom you are having. Please do not guess!
Treatment of low blood sugar: test your blood. If you can’t check it and are having symptoms treat it anyway.
The low blood sugar rule is called the Rule of 15.
Eat 15 grams of carbohydrate such as 3-4 glucose tablets, 15g glucose gel, ½ cup of juice or regular soft drink, 1 cup of milk or 1 Tbsp of honey or sugar. Wait 15 minutes and retest.
If blood sugar continues to be low or you still have symptoms, repeat Rule of 15. If meal or snack is scheduled soon, go ahead and eat. Be aware if it goes back up it may become low once again in an hour if you don’t eat.
Always wear a diabetes identification bracelet.
August 5, 2011
This day in history August 5 1888
Hello everyone. Not much going on in the good ole USA today so I am going to give all you authors out there a tidbit:
Early 1888 Richard Garnett wrote a book that was to become a fantasy classic in your time, Twilight of the Gods and Other Tales.
Maybe your work can become a classic! Geri
Early 1888 Richard Garnett wrote a book that was to become a fantasy classic in your time, Twilight of the Gods and Other Tales.
Maybe your work can become a classic! Geri
Skin and foot care for diabetics
Foot and Skin Care
For diabetics
Skin care and foot care have become a necessity not a luxury. Diabetics are prone to foot disease because of poor circulation in the extremities. Even the smallest blister can become life threatening without treatment.
Your primary health provider will probably recommend that you go to a Podiatrist (doctor who specializes in feet). Most health insurances including Medicare will cover routine diabetic foot care because it is so important to your overall health.
Here is an overview of foot care:
• Keep your feet dry
• Wash with mild soap every day
• If feet are dry use a lotion everywhere except between toes
• Use fresh, clean socks every day to absorb perspiration away from skin
• You should inspect your feet for breaks in skin and rashes
• If your feet are cold you could have poor circulation
• If you find hot spots you may have an infection
• Don’t go barefoot, skin sensation is decreased in diabetics and you could procure an injury and not know it
• To avoid ingrown toenails, cut your toenails straight across
• Wear comfortable, well fitting shoes made of leather. Don’t try to break in new shoes…remember those new shoe blisters? They are really a no-no. Leather helps your feet breathe.
• Go to a health care specialist in shoes. Most insurances pay for diabetic shoes including Medicare.
• When buying new shoes do so in the afternoon when your foot is larger. Walk for short periods, you may need extra padding to prevent rubbing.
• Do not work on calluses, corns, warts or ingrown nails yourself.
• Go to the doctor if…
• You have an open sore
• You have an infection in a blister or cut or around a rash
• You have a red tender toe
• If you have any kind of puncture wound
• Report any loss of sensation.
If you have skin problems a Dermatologist might be in order. Your skin could be too dry, and diabetics are prone to yeast infections.
• If you have dry skin use soaps like Dove or Keri.
• Dry well after bathing.
• Observe skin folds such as arm pits, groin area, underbelly, behind knees, under breasts, and behind ears.
• Above areas easily get fungal infections. Use talcum powder or what your doctor orders.
• Avoid hot baths and showers, decreased sensation leads to burns.
• If you have dry skin use Alpha-Keri lotion post bath.
• During the weather you may need extra moisturization to prevent chapping.
• Wear cotton underwear and avoid genital deodorant sprays
• Unless your doctor advises against it, drink lots of water
• Treat open areas of skin immediately with soap and water. Clean with peroxide. Never use any medicine unless you have discussed it with the doctor. (This is one of the things you might want to write down and have in your medicine counter.) Cover with gauze and paper tape.
• If you find pus, redness, swelling
• Ringworm , jock itch, athlete’s feet, vaginal itching
• Blisters and bumps on legs, buttocks, arms, behind ears
• Rashes or lumps near insulin injection sites
• Call your doctor if any of the above happens.
See you next time, and forget the sun tan, try the new sprays they are safer! Geri
For diabetics
Skin care and foot care have become a necessity not a luxury. Diabetics are prone to foot disease because of poor circulation in the extremities. Even the smallest blister can become life threatening without treatment.
Your primary health provider will probably recommend that you go to a Podiatrist (doctor who specializes in feet). Most health insurances including Medicare will cover routine diabetic foot care because it is so important to your overall health.
Here is an overview of foot care:
• Keep your feet dry
• Wash with mild soap every day
• If feet are dry use a lotion everywhere except between toes
• Use fresh, clean socks every day to absorb perspiration away from skin
• You should inspect your feet for breaks in skin and rashes
• If your feet are cold you could have poor circulation
• If you find hot spots you may have an infection
• Don’t go barefoot, skin sensation is decreased in diabetics and you could procure an injury and not know it
• To avoid ingrown toenails, cut your toenails straight across
• Wear comfortable, well fitting shoes made of leather. Don’t try to break in new shoes…remember those new shoe blisters? They are really a no-no. Leather helps your feet breathe.
• Go to a health care specialist in shoes. Most insurances pay for diabetic shoes including Medicare.
• When buying new shoes do so in the afternoon when your foot is larger. Walk for short periods, you may need extra padding to prevent rubbing.
• Do not work on calluses, corns, warts or ingrown nails yourself.
• Go to the doctor if…
• You have an open sore
• You have an infection in a blister or cut or around a rash
• You have a red tender toe
• If you have any kind of puncture wound
• Report any loss of sensation.
If you have skin problems a Dermatologist might be in order. Your skin could be too dry, and diabetics are prone to yeast infections.
• If you have dry skin use soaps like Dove or Keri.
• Dry well after bathing.
• Observe skin folds such as arm pits, groin area, underbelly, behind knees, under breasts, and behind ears.
• Above areas easily get fungal infections. Use talcum powder or what your doctor orders.
• Avoid hot baths and showers, decreased sensation leads to burns.
• If you have dry skin use Alpha-Keri lotion post bath.
• During the weather you may need extra moisturization to prevent chapping.
• Wear cotton underwear and avoid genital deodorant sprays
• Unless your doctor advises against it, drink lots of water
• Treat open areas of skin immediately with soap and water. Clean with peroxide. Never use any medicine unless you have discussed it with the doctor. (This is one of the things you might want to write down and have in your medicine counter.) Cover with gauze and paper tape.
• If you find pus, redness, swelling
• Ringworm , jock itch, athlete’s feet, vaginal itching
• Blisters and bumps on legs, buttocks, arms, behind ears
• Rashes or lumps near insulin injection sites
• Call your doctor if any of the above happens.
See you next time, and forget the sun tan, try the new sprays they are safer! Geri
August 3, 2011
Geri's Snood Pattern
Here is the pattern to my snood. If I can do it so can you. LOl Geri
School House Blizzard 1888
Hello, I was complaining about the heat and Sara told me about the Blizzard of Jan 1 1888. Seems the themometer dropped from 74 F to 40 below in less than 24 hours.
The Dakotas, Minn, Neb, Montana, Kansas and Texas was effected.
School children died on the way home, not from freezing but they smothered from the fine, powdery snow.
Should I tell her about the dust bowl of the 1930s???
Geri
The Dakotas, Minn, Neb, Montana, Kansas and Texas was effected.
School children died on the way home, not from freezing but they smothered from the fine, powdery snow.
Should I tell her about the dust bowl of the 1930s???
Geri
hyperglycemia diagnosis
The Diagnosis
Hello, Geri once again. I was helping Dr. O’Neal with a new patient yesterday and he turned out to be diabetic. You are lucky to be alive in 2011 instead of 1888. We have no way to monitor this patient, or treat him.
We last left our discussion with going to the doctor and procuring an accu check machine. He with your help will set a realistic goal range for your readings.
Normal glucose readings are usually 70mg/dl-120mg/dl. Your reading was over 120mg/dl and that is called HYPERGLYCEMIA. The causes of hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) are too much food, too little medication, sickness, infection, stress, and less exercise than normal.
You may not have any symptoms but these are common when your glucose is high: hungry, headache, nausea, slow healing wounds, weight loss, thirsty, blurry vision, frequent urination and fatigue.
You should have worked out a treatment plan on what to do when your glucose is high. Do you remember how to check it? Your accu check machine.
Some doctors will want you to check the ketones in your urine at a certain number. Ketones form when the body starts to use its own fat instead of sugar for energy. They act like a poison to your body. They are extremely harmful to your kidneys. Please call your doctor immediately.
When you have high blood glucose, drink plenty of sugar free liquid, and follow your doctor’s recommendations.
Hello, Geri once again. I was helping Dr. O’Neal with a new patient yesterday and he turned out to be diabetic. You are lucky to be alive in 2011 instead of 1888. We have no way to monitor this patient, or treat him.
We last left our discussion with going to the doctor and procuring an accu check machine. He with your help will set a realistic goal range for your readings.
Normal glucose readings are usually 70mg/dl-120mg/dl. Your reading was over 120mg/dl and that is called HYPERGLYCEMIA. The causes of hyperglycemia (high blood glucose) are too much food, too little medication, sickness, infection, stress, and less exercise than normal.
You may not have any symptoms but these are common when your glucose is high: hungry, headache, nausea, slow healing wounds, weight loss, thirsty, blurry vision, frequent urination and fatigue.
You should have worked out a treatment plan on what to do when your glucose is high. Do you remember how to check it? Your accu check machine.
Some doctors will want you to check the ketones in your urine at a certain number. Ketones form when the body starts to use its own fat instead of sugar for energy. They act like a poison to your body. They are extremely harmful to your kidneys. Please call your doctor immediately.
When you have high blood glucose, drink plenty of sugar free liquid, and follow your doctor’s recommendations.
