In a bold display of laziness, two nurses at a Minnesota Nursing Home have been terminated from their positions after an investigation at Cook Nursing Home revealed that the nurses were lying about administering blood sugar tests to seven residents at the facility. The imaginary blood sugar levels were then used to arbitrarily administer insulin… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Subscribe to Diabetic Ketoacidosis RSS FeedMedtronic Recalls 60,000 Sets Of Medical Supplies Used For Insulin Pumps Over Concerns About Safety
Posted in Defective Products, Diabetic KetoacidosisWith a sizable percentage of nursing home patients diagnosed with diabetes, we have been contacted by a number of current and former clients regarding a product recall involving Medtronic’s MiniMed Paradigm insulin pumps. The medical device recall was initiated in July, 2009 after defects were discovered in a particular lot of the infusion sets. Infusion… Continue Reading
Nursing Home Spotlight: Fairview Nursing Plaza, Rockford, IL
Posted in Abuse In Chicago Nursing Homes & Other Communities Within Illinois, Diabetic KetoacidosisNormal 0 0 1 840 4790 39 9 5882 11.1282 0 0 0 On October 28, 2009, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) fined Fairview Nursing Plaza (a large, 213 bed “skilled and intermediate care facility” located in Rockford, IL) $10,000 for fourth quarter nursing home violations. These violations included Nursing Home Care Act… Continue Reading
Little Known Ways to Prevent Hypoglycemia Using Fitness Exercises
Posted in Diabetic KetoacidosisRegulation of glucose levels is a crucial part of caring for many nursing home patients. In addition to diet, exercise can also help in regulating blood sugar. Here are some great tips from Su Rollins. Thanks Su! What effect does exercise have on glucose levels? When exercising, muscles use glucose for energy. At first, the… Continue Reading
Family Alleges Nursing Home’s Failure To Control Diabetes Resulted In Death Of Patient
Posted in Diabetic KetoacidosisThe family of retired Judge John Philips has filed a nursing home negligence lawsuit against Prospect Park Residence alleging the facilities failure to treat the man’s diabetes resulted in his death. According to the lawsuit, the staff failed to provide him with a specialized diabetic menu and failed to administer his insulin on a regular… Continue Reading
Diabetic Ketoacidosis Is An Under-Appreciated Danger Facing Many Nursing Home Patients
Posted in Diabetic Ketoacidosis, National Nursing Home Issue & For-Profit ChainsDiabetes is a serious illness affecting many nursing home residents. Diabetics face an increased risk for a variety of health problems and complications, including ketoacidosis. Diabetic ketoacidosis is a dangerous complication of diabetes that occurs when you don’t have enough insulin in your body. This serious complication is more common in people who have type… Continue Reading