tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post7926626129939885481..comments2023-11-07T11:27:28.658-05:00Comments on Diabetesaliciousness © 2007 - 2024: I Need Your Help, What Would YOU Do?k2http://www.blogger.com/profile/04167099133092135850noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-15042403625573305322009-03-08T20:15:00.000-04:002009-03-08T20:15:00.000-04:00Well Kelly, to be honest I can't really help you o...Well Kelly, to be honest I can't really help you on how to <B><I>"Best"</I></B> handle nurse Rachet. That's because I am not a very diplomatic person. I can though say that I can relate with idiot health unprofessional's, (This is not a slam on all health professionals) having had to deal with them myself on my father's behalf before he passed away. Lets just say that after repeated trips to the hospital and them just sending him home over and over, I finally paid them a visit and, ummm, things got fixed. <BR/><BR/>Best of luck with you and your mom and again the two of you are in my prayers.Jim Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13147716436316267300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-14772108463620261692009-02-28T12:31:00.000-05:002009-02-28T12:31:00.000-05:00Diane - So happy to see your reply!You'd be pr...Diane - <BR/>So happy to see your reply!<BR/>You'd be proud - I was tough,& didn't mince words!<BR/>THANKS<BR/>k2k2https://www.blogger.com/profile/04167099133092135850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-73595125280975769032009-02-28T12:18:00.000-05:002009-02-28T12:18:00.000-05:00You are NOT overreacting. Research has proven that...You are NOT overreacting. Research has proven that patients who have family around get better care. COMPLAIN--LOUDLY, I would have a mtg with person who runs the facility about b&*() Paula. I would tell Paula, if anything happens to my mother due to any of your actions I will hold you personally responsible. I get very tough. I could give you many examples of similar things happening to aunt Vi and me! Be TOUGH.Diane J Standifordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862850657925658079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-78773843389296742282009-02-28T10:39:00.000-05:002009-02-28T10:39:00.000-05:00Cara -EXACTLY - thanks I took advice!Mom is now of...Cara -<BR/>EXACTLY - thanks I took advice!<BR/>Mom is now off the insulin sliding scale ;)<BR/><BR/>Colleen -<BR/>I have a notebook and quoted it yesterday when I spoke w/ the Nursing supervisor. First I asked what she thought of my mom's blood sugars (Wonderful) then I asked about the 250(she couldn't explain it.<BR/>Then we talked about handwashing and bloodsugars. Guess what ? She had no clue about that & is now talking to her staff about it!<BR/>THANKS<BR/><BR/>CP - <BR/>Thanks for your support girlfriend! Breathing deep and starting to see the light of day.<BR/><BR/>Kassie -<BR/>Thanks for the advice and support.<BR/>I discussed b.s protocol and the less than pleasant attitude, and now the whole handwashing bloodsugars issue is being taught to the staff. I will print out an article for the though- great advice - thanks again!<BR/><BR/>Scottie J<BR/>WOW, my very own Enforcer & Ninja protection team - this chick greatly appreciates it!<BR/><BR/>k2k2https://www.blogger.com/profile/04167099133092135850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-60895024419486062852009-02-27T11:17:00.000-05:002009-02-27T11:17:00.000-05:00While not exactly scary looking, I do possess some...While not exactly scary looking, I do possess some physical hugeness. That, and I know a ninja...<BR/><BR/>Let us know and we'll go open a can on her.<BR/><BR/>:-)Scott K. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601851114190791084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-48951829645030315382009-02-27T08:20:00.000-05:002009-02-27T08:20:00.000-05:00It sounds like you handled it really well. Did yo...It sounds like you handled it really well. Did you speak with the nurse again at 9? Had her tone or attitude changed?<BR/><BR/>If the nurse had swabbed her finger, she was following protocol by offering insulin for a 250 - granted, you know that 250 feels like crap and that your mom was unlikely to be that high. But the nurse(s) know T2, post-surgery and 250 was feasible. <BR/><BR/>Now, if she did not actually use the swab, she'll never admit it.<BR/><BR/>I would talk to her docs about a safer protocol for her - whether it's calling you, or not considering insulin unless she has two high blood sugars in a row, or some other combo. <BR/><BR/>I would tell them - or someone - that the nurse was less than pleasant.<BR/><BR/>And I would drop off an article about the importance of cleaning your hands before checking your blood sugar.Kassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11240604697855360206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-1730758862629383052009-02-26T23:29:00.000-05:002009-02-26T23:29:00.000-05:00I agree with Cara.Talk to the doctor directly. Pos...I agree with Cara.<BR/>Talk to the doctor directly. Possibly ask to change nurses while suggesting she get REtrained.<BR/><BR/>Sugar has nothing to do with high blood tests??? WTF?<BR/>The Reason we test our Blood is for the Sugar content! DUH!<BR/><BR/>Wow.<BR/>You are not over-reacting.<BR/>Take a breath. You AND your mom especially are doing just fine. She learned from a seasoned T1 and her refusing the insulin was crucial.<BR/><BR/>Hang in there Kelly!! My best to you both as you get through this.....Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03920320645744084041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-39298820833243613172009-02-26T23:23:00.000-05:002009-02-26T23:23:00.000-05:00I agree w/ Cara and - - -Keep notes, copious notes...I agree w/ Cara and - - -<BR/>Keep notes, copious notes - a running daily diary of what you see/hear from your mom. This way, when you need to speak with the doctor or whomever, you're able to pull out your notes and site the day/time and incident that you need to talk about.<BR/>And, since she hasn't had insulin before, there's no reason it should be on her drug list. Have it removed.meanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03217152983030885746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-81232328133315727722009-02-26T21:32:00.000-05:002009-02-26T21:32:00.000-05:00I would talk w/ her doc about it. It's not safe. S...I would talk w/ her doc about it. It's not safe. Someone that is that newly diagnosed would feel like total CRAP at 250. Heck, I feel like crap at 250. They would know. And if there's a reading that doesn't match up w/ how she feels, they should retest! <BR/>I retest all the time. And I've been at this for 23 years. Not every patient would refuse medication...and then where would they be??? <BR/>ICU, that's where! <BR/>:(<BR/>I say talk w/ the doc as soon as you can.Carahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09108867545803896885noreply@blogger.com