Cleaning
Self-Administration of Insulin
Self-Administration of Insulin
- Clear insulin should look clear
- Cloudy insulin should look evenly cloudy
- Only use an insulin syringe to give insulin
- Rapid insulin absorbed best from abdomen
- Date the vial when opened
Insulin Guide
Oral Medication Guide
Glipizide: Take 30 minutes before meals
Glyburide, Metformin (Glucophage): Take with meals
Actos, Avandia: Take at the same time every day
Take Your Medicine
Oral Diabetes Medications
Insulin Injections
Set Goals
Keep your blood pressure
less than 120/80
Keep your cholesterol levels
down and know what
your numbers are!
If Your Blood Pressure is Too High
Take your blood pressure medicine
Call your doctor
Get an exercise plan from your doctor
Eat more fruits and vegetables
Eat less salt and canned foods
Causes of High Blood Pressure
Smoking
Lack of
physical activity
Alcohol
Being overweight
Too much salt
Take Care of Your Blood Pressure
A good blood pressure level is below 120/80.
High blood pressure? HARMS your:
Kidneys
Eyes
Heart
How to Lower Your Cholesterol
Eat LESS red meat, butter and cheese
Eat low fat foods
Eat oatmeal and beans more often
Bake or broil instead of frying
Exercise at least 30 minutes a day
