Special Request

I (Lauren)recieved an email from my wonderful mom requesting a little more info on the specific medical things we are doing. So here is the Stretched Blog's first ever special request entry.


We go door to door, or sometimes porch to porch. When someone consents to a health screening, we begin asking them some questions while our other team members get out the blood pressure cuff and stethoscope. We take their blood pressure while asking questions about their lifestyle. Based on the information they give us and their pressure, we give them feedback. For example, if they admit they are a heavy smoker but trying to quit, we offer what advice we can. Same with weight loss. Then we take their blood glucose reading and do similar things. We also asses their risk for diabetes through some questions about family history of diabetes or other medical conditions often associated with diabetes, like polycystic ovary disease, high cholesterol, etc.

Fortunately, there have only been a few instances in which someone's readings were dangerouslu abnormal. In those instances, we recommend they see a doctor within a certain time period, based upon the abnormality of the reading. This allows us to refer them to Esperanza.

So... There you have it! Our medical procedures!!! Any other special requests???