Part 3 of 3 parts
In this blog, I will cover daily health
log, lab test log, and other logs. The daily health log is quite
simple. I put the dates across the top and times (in hourly increments) down the left
column. I normally leave three rows between times. This allows for
longer notes or a reference to the bottom for lengthy notes. I also
use the one of the rows to record pain numbers. If the pain numbers
remain unchanged, there are days when the number is written when I
arise and no further numbers until bedtime.
The lab test log is also fairly
straightforward. I put the dates across the top and use two columns
on the left side to list the test in column A and the lab recommended
range for the test in the second column. Then is just a case of
entering the data.
Occasionally I need to insert a new
column when there is something from a different lab with a different
recommended range, but everything else remains the same. The lab
name or code is always a bottom entry. I like this as it shows
trends or if I am consistent. I also like to see certain tests
decreasing.
My next log is problem and procedures
log. When I encounter diabetes and other health problems I indicate
the date and time and describe the problem listing as many details
and symptoms as I can. This I do print out and take to the doctor
appointment to provide the doctor. I also keep track of medical
procedures and dates. In addition, I make notes of what the results
were. If there were things that upset this, my blood pressure and my blood
glucose reading get recorded. The positive happenings also get
noted.
I do keep other information that is of
value to me and helps in my management of diabetes. I do keep a list
of my medications with prescription numbers and expiration dates. I do keep track of when
I stop a medication for a medical procedure. I have had several of
these lately because of the procedures. Now that I am past or done
with all scheduled procedures, I am back on track with my
medications.
I wish I had done more of this shortly
after I obtained my first computer, but that is past history because
I did not. Not everyone wants or needs the detail I keep, but this
is done for your information. I have the time and enjoy tracking my
health information. Each month I start over and keep all files. Each file is named by month and year.
These three blogs are just suggestions
and I hope that at minimum, you will keep a written log that fits your needs.
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