Lack of First Aid Care in Death of Casey Johnson

As many of you are probably aware of by now, the recent death of Casey Johnson, heiress to Johnson & Johnson, was from diabetic ketoacidos, or a lack of insulin. Usually a lack of insulin results in a diabetic coma, for which Johnson had been hospitalized before, according to TMZ, but this time, a lack of insulin and other factors contributed to her death. Mainly, a lack of caring for herself, combined with the lack of insulin, contributed to her death. According to TMZ, Johnson wasn’t taking her insulin shots, wasn’t exercising, wasn’t following her strict diet, and didn’t take any other medications.

Essentially, Johnson was neglecting herself and whether the neglect was intentional or not has yet to be examined. Nevertheless, Johnson’s lack of caring for herself is considered not following proper first aid procedures, although her death was gradual. Nevertheless, whether you’re a diabetic yourself or you’re caring for a diabetic, you should have some emergency products on hand for both insulin emergencies and wound care. This includes:

• Insta-Glucose. This product which, if don’t read the directions, looks like a tube of cherry toothpaste is needed for insulin emergencies for diabetics and for hypoglycemia. Essentially, the substance in the tube is enough to hold you over in case of insulin emergencies before seeking proper medical attention. • Diabetic wound care products. Such products are ideal for diabetics and those with slow-healing wounds to speed up the healing process. These items can be used for ulcers, bed sores, eczema, and other slow-healing superficial injuries.

While these shouldn’t be the only diabetic emergency products in your home, they provide adequate protection in case of superficial injuries and insulin emergencies. And, as with all medical conditions, keeping up any medications, diets, and exercise programs are to be followed foremost.