Diabetes is classified as a social disease. Late diagnosis, untreated or poorly treated, may result in many complications. Every person with diabetes should have something sweet, a blood glucose meter, blood pressure monitor, insulin pen and a few other things - essential in case of sudden attacks of the disease.
People suffering fromdiabetesshould obtain, among others: blood pressure monitor,glucose meter , insulin pen and … candies. We present a complete list of accessories necessary fordiabetics :
Accessories for diabetics
1. Bracelet
For permanent carrying on the hand. It includes the name, surname, type of diabetes, and the contact telephone number for the relatives.
2. Candy
Eating something sweet protects against hypoglycemia (low sugar), which manifests itself in sudden weakness, internal tremors, tingling lips or dizziness.
3. Glucometer
Device for testing blood glucose. It is equipped with a lancing device, replaceable needles and test strips. A drop of blood from the fingertip or forearm is placed on the strap and the result appears on the large, clear display.
4. Insulin pen
Disposable contains a certain dose of insulin - after injecting, you throw it into the trash. The pen (e.g. NovoPen) is reusable and contains replaceable cartridges with a dose of insulin determined by your doctor.
5. Insulin pump
Ensures balanced blood glucose levels around the clock by dosing insulin at the right time and dose. You can carry it in a pocket or on a trouser belt. Children up to 10 years old can get the pump for free by submitting an application to the Jurek Owsiak Foundation
6. Blood ketone test strips
These bodies may appear when the sugar concentration is above 250 mg / dL. This helps to prevent ketoacidosis (especially useful for pregnant women with diabetes and diabetics using an insulin pump).
7. Blood pressure monitor
Necessary because diabetes often coexists with hypertension. Too high pressure damages the walls of the blood vessels. The blood pressure monitor is always worn on the same hand. Measurement should be taken in the morning and in the evening, before eating.
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