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clarinet1 Asked December 2015

Where to get help finding a caregiver who can compute amount and fill syringes?

83 yo mom, Type 1 diabetic, lives with me. I need a day away. The amount is variable with each meal (blood glucose sliding scale + number of carbs in meal.) She cannot fill the syringes because her sight is severely compromised, and because of a small stroke, she cannot figure out the scale nor the carbs. She has great anxiety if I even hint at temporary respite care in a care facility. My marriage is suffering and I'm feeling resentful over something that is not her fault at all!

GardenArtist Dec 2015
Have you spoken to her doctor about home care? I think a nurse would be the best person to administer the insulin, even if you find a caregiver who's familiar with how to do it.

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