Can I cut down a tree with my mind?

[Piotrsko]

My current meter goes to 550. Tested because I could, but not with piotrsko origin source fluids. Does say "out of range HIGH go to hospital" Some of my oldies would go a bit higher than 6-700 but you can't get those test strips anymore.

I feel like ran over and backed up onto several times, above 400, but +900 ????? Gotta feel like one leg in the grave and someone's pushing really hard.

I suppose home insulin injection is out of the question

[Xist]

Originally Posted by Piotrsko

My current meter goes to 550. Tested because I could, but not with piotrsko origin source fluids. Does say "out of range HIGH go to hospital" Some of my oldies would go a bit higher than 6-700 but you can't get those test strips anymore.

I feel like ran over and backed up onto several times, above 400, but +900 ????? Gotta feel like one leg in the grave and someone's pushing really hard.

I suppose home insulin injection is out of the question

She was scheduled for an insulin pump, but we got covid, so I will reschedule that as soon as she is out, and calibrate her meter.

She didn't take good care of her glucose levels.

A doctor mentioned they are checking her for an infection, which could cause the disorientation.
My sister, a nurse practitioner, agreed, but said they tested yesterday, and she was negative.

By the way, we didn't finish discussing the leak in the backyard.

The polyethylene pipe is cracked, so I wrapped it with silicone tape.
I need to figure out when the timer is going off and see if the tape is leaking or what.

[Piotrsko]

The timer should have a "run NOW" setting for testing, typically a button amply marked. Could say test, could say run. Oldies had a lever, same function, appropriately marked.

Tape patches usually leak. Kinda a given response unless.it's expensive rubberized tape with very sticky glue

High sugar levels cause disorientation. For a general allegory think of a mostly fully choked engine. Wife says I get stupid/stubborn when I test above 250.

[Xist]

So, the local sister was there this morning while her husband took my wife, brother, and I to breakfast, and then I took my wife to the hospital because the California sister came to see us.
She suggested meeting up for lunch and the local sister wrote "The food in the cafeteria is fine. I can bring the kids and meet you for lunch."
I asked "May I bring my plus one?"
The California sister \loved it, which I guess is like saying "If you insist," but vastly lazier.
The local sister never talked to me again and left with her kids before the time we agreed for lunch.

Mom falling asleep mid-sentence is new, but she always woke up a minute later and finished her sentence.
I can't remember what I was saying if I get interrupted, even when I interrupt myself.
We went to lunch and had a nice visit, but my sister kept saying she needed to get back to Mom before she needed to leave for her flight, but my wife had not talked to Mom since Monday, and when we arrived, the nurse said that Mom tested positive for covid, which we had a month ago, so either the immunocompromised lady got it again, or she never got over it, despite never showing the symptoms for 4 weeks.

So, I will continue visiting Mom every day, but despite her health possibly being worse, I'm going to visit less each day.
In unrelated news, we needed to wear n95 masks, gloves, and disposable gowns.

Did I mention Mom rolled over and coughed on me on Wednesday?
I love family.

Edit!
I think that "High" means "Run now."
I think that having "High," but needing a separate "Run now" alarm is like having a check engine light, but like the wife from "Home Improvement" expecting there to be a bell when it is serious.

[Xist]

I didn't visit too long yesterday because by the time I packed all of the items she wanted me to bring, there were only 45 minutes before my sister would be there, although she was 45 minutes late.
Mom said they were discharging her, but sending her to a local rehab center, but then doctors came in and said nothing was decided yet, but that was one of the better ones in the area.
There was another great one in the area, but nobody liked saying the long name.
When my sister arrived, she said Mom was too tired to eat the lunch she brought her and gave me information for the rehab center which allegedly hadn't been decided.
It was great and wonderful and about a mile from me.
A couple of minutes later she said nevermind, Mom is going to a place near her.
Cool cool cool, my sister hasn't visited every day, and her visits are shorter.
Also, I am sure that Mom wants to attend Church with people she knows, people who have been involved since Mom was in the hospital.
My sister won't take her to Church.
I committed Mom to at least asking if the two highly-rated places near her had beds.

Her brother begged and pled for me to not put Mom in a home.
I just thought about how fiercely independent my sister is and wondered why she expects Mom to be different.
I think that my uncle had some good points, but he doesn't take care of his health, either.
When I first woke up, I tried to think of all of the great and wonderful things I would try to do today--once again trying to catch up with paperwork for work, filling out paperwork for my last clinicals, and then trying to take care of other things.
Oh right, I need to visit Mom.
At least the doctor said they are not treating her for any infections any longer, so I can stop wearing the n95 mask, gloves, and gown.
I need to pay her bills.
I will drive to Show Low tomorrow after dropping off my brother at his program to mow the lawn, haul out the last busted bookcase, and start cleaning the kitchen walls and ceiling, but I need to leave 4-5 so I can be home when my nephew leaves.
I start clinicals in a week!
By the way, that site is rated 3.8/5 and the closest location by the same company is 3.9/5, while the two the doctor mentioned are 4.5/5.

[Xist]

Mom removed my sister as the emergency contact and put me.

My sister originally said Mom was going to a 4.5-star place near here, but then said she was going to one rated worse in Gilbert.
It was a few miles from my sister's house.
Then Mom was supposed to go to another 4.5-star place near here, but then a worse-rated place 2.8 miles from my sister.
Then Mom was supposed to go to that second 4.5-star place near here, with her ride arriving between 3:30 and 4:30.
Mom gave me another list of items to bring.
My brother-in-law normally leaves at 4, but said that he could stay until 5.
I waited until 4:30, but told everyone I was going home, and her ride arrived.
Mom asked where they were going.
"Just the hallway."
"Then where?"
2.8 miles from my sister.
Then they said that the minivan wasn't big enough to transport Mom's bags, so I needed to drive 20 minutes each way just to deliver luggage.
Well, I needed to go home and pick up my brother.
My wife and brother-in-law had some questions and then I drove my brother 20 minutes--and waited several minutes for Mom's ride.
She isn't impressed with her room and they serve the old diabetic lady who nearly died from uncontrolled blood sugar far too many carbohydrates.
Instead of testing her glucose before she ate, they waited until 5 hours after she ate.
Then they said they could only give her 4 units and she stayed up for hours because she was at 580.
Kaiser says to call 911 if you stay above 350.
My sisters are upset that Mom is checking her own glucose, they want her to leave that to the professionals, but those professionals waited 6 hours to check the glucose of a lady who nearly died from uncontrolled diabetes 6 days prior.
Those professionals are in their twenties and this is their first job.
My sister said that they test Mom every 4 hours, but say they can’t give Mom insulin.
I told Mom to call 911 if she stays above 350.
My sister says the place she insisted on sending Mom doesn’t do diabetic diets, so I have been trying to figure out shelf-stable diabetic-friendly food since all she has are some drawers and a bathroom sink.
I have 5 days of summer left.
I drove to Show Low today just to mow the lawns.
My wife said I can drive her and my brother to Show Low this weekend.
Are they going to keep me company while I work?
I often have my brother help, but that often seems as fast as soloing it, just louder.
I plan on hauling out the last broken-down bookcase, removing and making a list of all of the faceplates, cleaning the ceiling and walls in the kitchen, and then taping down dropcloths, cleaning the ceiling and walls in the rest of the house, and having someone paint.
I might be able to complete the kitchen this weekend.
If I can get my family to help, maybe the living room, too?
Then we will see what I can accomplish once I resume clinicals and resume attempting to convince my research advisor to work with me.

[Piotrsko]

Comments because I are one ( now considered "controlled" the golden icon) and therefore possibly marginally qualified: animal protien without extra fat and most salads without pour on creamy dressings are considered eat all you want, therefore pro diabetic by not hugely affecting blood sugar levels upwards. Broadly; Starch and sugar containing foods increase sugar levels ALWAYS and should be avoided.

Will Mom eat that, Aye, there's the rub. Ain't anything canned that will not increase blood glucose. Ask me how I KNOW.

[redpoint5]

Lipids spike blood sugar level?

That dietary guidance should be valid for avoiding type 2 diabetes, not just managing it after the fact.

I'm fortunate to have lost interest in sugar in early adulthood, and never cared for bread (carbs). Savory is what I'm after. Seems there isn't consensus on lipids anymore. My hunch is if it can help a person avoid carbs or maintain a lower BMI, then it's a net-benefit.

60% of Americans will be on Ozempic at some point.

[Piotrsko]

I shouldn't be diabetic based on family history both sides... no known history. SUPRISE!! Arthritis is suspect here because immune system went on a hunt and destroy mission..

Technically, lipids do, but only after you digest them after your stomach. Key aspect: No rapid rise in blood sugar, a low and slow one over a period of time. (Desired outcome) You either adjust your insulin dose based on history before consuming or post dose with rapid reacting. Since I have a bit of residual insulin capacity, I post dose if I display the symptoms or test high. Tasty BBQ spare ribs pose a problem dosing near and long term as opposed to a soft drink instant reaction.