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Use an oven rack to check your pies and cookies while baking.  Some people love to bake but are afraid to because they’ve burned themselves in the past.  Burns can be devastating to an older adult, especially one suffering from diabetes. Using a pull/push oven rack will help prevent burns.  Prices range from $5 – $20 depending on the make and model.  Click here and here to see where you can order.

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Burns from baking can be very painful.  They can be especially bad for older people with frail skin as well as for those with diabetes and sensitive skin.  Using an oven rack guard can protect you from burning yourself while using your oven.  They are easily snapped on the front of standard oven racks and can be purchased through online catalogs such as Independent living aids

Little things we do can help to keep us safe.  Don’t wear loose fitting clothes, such as a robe, when cooking on the stovetop.  Loose clothing can easily catch fire, resulting in serious injury.  So, be smart and safe and change out of your robe or other loose clothing before you do your cooking.

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Peripheral neuropathy is nerve damage in the arms, hands, legs, and feet and can be a complication of HIV and diabetes.  Symptoms can include:  Numbness or tingling in the hands.  These symptoms can make simple daily activities, such as cooking more challenging.  All of us need to be careful that we don’t burn ourselves when cooking, in particular, those who may suffer from numbness in their fingers.  You can purchase heat resistant, non slip pot handle grips that can be easily slipped on over your pot handles.  They can be purchased through websites such as MaxiAids.com and Hearmore.com for about $7.

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Use an oven rack to check your pies and cookies while baking.  Some people love to bake but are afraid to because they’ve burned themselves in the past.  Burns can be devastating to an older adult, especially one suffering from diabetes. Using a pull/push oven rack will help prevent burns.  Prices range from $5 – $20 depending on the make and model.  Click here and here to see where you can order.

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Most burn injuries occur in the home.  The American Burn Association recommends the use of an anti scald device to decrease the risk of scalds.  These devices can stop the flow of scalding water.   Anti scald devices can truly be a life saver.  They are beneficial for everyone and can be especially beneficial to children, older adults, and those who may have decreased sensation such as people with diabetes.  Anti scald devices can be purchased at local hardware stores or online through  the AntiScald Inc. Online Store .  Prices range from $35- $100 depending on the make and model.

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