Diabetic Woman scalded Leg in Bath

[Donald]

http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/2670399/

 

[Lauren]

I am never getting into a bath without testing my blood first ever again!

 

[margie]

Ouch!!!

You can get thermostatic valves that restrict water temperature for baths and showers - maybe something we should all consider next time we replace the bath/shower.

 

[Northerner]

Another take on the story from the DM:

Spray-on skin: Diabetic's leg saved after horrific burns are treated with 'pioneering' technology

A diabetic who suffered horrific burns when she lost consciousness while her foot was under a hot tap for six hours is recovering - after healthy skin was sprayed back on.
Laura Ritchie, 52, who has been told on several occasions that she could lose her leg, must now wait a week to find out whether the treatment, which took less than half an hour, has worked.
It is the first time the treatment has ever been given to a patient in Scotland.
Mrs Ritchie, from Aberdeen, believes the wound has shrunk significantly since the end of last year and is able to walk a few steps with a walking frame.
'Now I feel like I'm a human being again with a life,' she said.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/a...-amputated-recovers-pioneering-treatment.html

 

[Donald]

I'm Thinking Did she check her Levels before taking the bath as I.am sure the hot water in the bath can lower your levels correct me if i'm wrong.

 

[Northerner]

I'm Thinking Did she check her Levels before taking the bath as I.am sure the hot water in the bath can lower your levels correct me if i'm wrong.

A lot of people do find that, I believe, as the hot water increases the insulin absorbtion.