Diabetes log book, United States, 1980-1983
- Made:
- 1981-1991 in United States
- maker:
- Ames Division
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Daily log book showing insulin dosages, blood and urine glucose levels, by Ames Division, United States, 1981-1991.
By monitoring glucose levels people with diabetes can control their condition. This log book shows insulin dosages and the blood and urine glucose levels of a person with diabetes. If blood sugar levels are too high (hyperglycaemic) or too low (hypoglycaemia), a person can fall into a coma. High blood sugar levels are treated with injections of insulin. Low blood sugar levels can be offset by a small amount of sugary food or drink. This book has clearly been close to hand during the injecting process as the back page is covered in dried blood.
Details
- Category:
- Therapeutics
- Object Number:
- 1994-430
- Materials:
- paper (fibre product) and metal (unknown)
- Measurements:
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overall: 212 mm x 184 mm x 3 mm, .055kg
- type:
- log book
- credit:
- Hayward, R.
