A Spoonful of Sugar and Some Medicine Go Down

Hello, everyone! I would like to introduce you to a very dear friend of mine, Dr. Patrick O’Neal. If it wasn’t for Doc and his wife, Sara I would not have survived my trip. He wants to share these medical facts that are now available to everyone in 2011.
See ya, Geri.

Hello, I am Dr. O’Neal, and if you are diabetic you need to be knowledgeable about your medicine regime. Remember that each person’s metabolism is different and you cannot do things exactly as your Aunt Hattie or your Brother Bob.
Know the name of your pill and the amount that you take. Know when to take your pill. Make a list of your medications and carry it with you. Call me, ahem, I mean your health care provider about any side effects you may experience.
Never stop or change the dosage of your medicine without calling your physician. A good resource is your pharmacist. Get to know them by name and become comfortable with asking them questions about prescription and over the counter medications.
Just a reminder if you have Type 1 diabetes, you must take insulin to live. With Type 2 diabetes you may be prescribed pills, insulin or both. Your health care provider will teach you how to take your medicine. It is always good to join a support group, most hospitals host them.
Thank you for allowing me to talk to you. Geri will be back next time. Oh, and Sara says ‘Hi’.
Best regards, Dr. Patrick O’Neal