Electric heating blankets not OK for Diabetics?
Electric heating blankets not OK for Diabetics?
Electric heating blankets not OK for Diabetics?
My mother has type II diabetes. She is always cold, so I got here a electric heating blanket. The instructions that came with it say diabetics should not use eclectic blankets. Why is that?
I’ve never heard anything like that. I would look into it, but I’m sure it should be all right. ———————-
People Get Ready
[SMP_MESSAGE]
Related posts:
- how to efficently use electric basboard heating? i have electric baseboard heat in my apartment. my apartment is pretty huge it is like the size of a 2 bedroom house. my first month of using the heat i tried heating the whole house and it cost me 0 inelectric bill whne it had been the previous month. so i tried to just [...]...
- Anybody use and like using an electric heating blanket? I live out in the desert. The days are beautiful and the nights are getting quite cold after 10 PM. Hubby and I both find we no longer like the weight of piling on more blankets and comforters. We tried sleeping in sweat sets–neither of us can stand them. I’m thinking an electric blanket might [...]...
- Electric heat vs. gas and oil home heating , how much more expensive is electric % wise ? Electric heat vs. gas and oil home heating , how much more expensive is electric % wise ? Electric heat vs. gas and oil home heating , how much more expensive is electric % wise ? Of course this question is considering insalation being the same. I heard electric is 75 % more, sound right [...]...
May 19th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
I’ve never heard anything like that. I would look into it, but I’m sure it should be all right. ———————-
May 19th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
my sister has type I and she uses one in the winter and is fine with it just not like surface of the sun hot
but the doctor told her not for her to go in hot tubs because the heat is dehydrating and causes high blood sugar so im guessing thats why
May 19th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
They say that because people with high blood pressure should avoid excess heat in the form of blankets, space heaters near the feet, hot tubs, saunas, etc. due to possible circulatory risks. If her blood pressure is fine or controlled by meds, it’s fine to use an electric blanket, just keep it on a low setting.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
The precaution is on there so they don’t turn it up on high and get burned. A diabetic has less nerve sensations in their feet, not being able to tell hot, cold, feelings, so they can get burned easily. Make sure she keeps it on a low temperature, NOT high and a blanket between her and the heating pad would be a good thing so it is not right against her skin.
May 19th, 2010 at 2:29 pm
I no longer use an electric blanket but I used to turn mine on while I was getting ready for bed and then kept it on low while I slept.
The problem can be that with reduced circulation and feeling one wouldn’t be aware of a problem.
I still have trouble with the cold so I was thrilled to buy some Foot Hugger socks several years ago. They don’t cut off my circulation as did other socks that I used in the past.
When I’m really cold I wear a stocking hat and a pair of mini gloves to bed.