Being Stupid Can Kill You
The Unnecessary Panic Coalition reports there is a risk that illiterate dyslexic diabetics with low cognitive function may be unable to perform dosing tasks with common insulin delivery devices. It is reported that every insulin injection device, both pens and syringes, may be held inverted or reversed, causing patients to misread units. For example, a dose of 11 units may be confused with a dose of 11 units, or a dose of 5 units may be read as "S" units.
"The worst scenario is someone who wants to take 14 units. Some devices display ' hi ' if you read the 14 upside down. They might think they are being greeted, or that the device is friendly."
Injection pens are used by millions of diabetics, including the elderly or young children. Insulin pens are largely foolproof, but those who are **** fools may still be able to confuse dosages. The Unnecessary Panic Coalition proposes that all insulin devices be immediately removed from public use, and diabetics need only go to a hospital 4 times per day to receive their insulin dosages.
"Doctors and nurses never make mistakes, so that would definitely be best for everyone."
Sorry, I couldn't resist !
