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Dangers of Insulin Overdose!

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Salutations All!

Today I would like to discuss the dangers of insulin overdose. This is a serious factor however not much talked about topic. Many of us do not realize just how serious this can be until it happens to them!

Quite frequently diabetics are involved with accidents like these, so how do you avoid something like this from happening to you? I have listed a few things you can do to help prevent this tragedy from happening to you:

1. find a place quiet and free from distraction: When giving yourself an injection you should be alone and free from worry.

2. Do not give injection when in a hurry: Always plan ahead, never rush to take your insulin.

3. Buy an insulin Pen: This is pre-measured, taking away dosing concerns all together!

4. When using more then one type of insulin take it separately. Give one injection then come back for the other, making sure the wrong vial is not picked up by mistake.

My Contest:

Though Insulin overdose is a fairly frequent event, we rarely hear about it.
If you have a story you would like to share with us on a experience with Insulin Overdose please send it in.

The story chosen with receive a $20 gift card from target, as well as the piece post on the site.

*Note: only one submission per person

* all entries must be received by Deadline of: June 30, 2007
* Winning submission and Award will be announced no later then 2 weeks after contest deadline.
* Must be 18 years or older to apply.

I Hope you enjoyed this Topic!

Until Next Time
Smiles,
Lisa


Posted in Diabetic Complications on May 24th, 2007

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