| How to Make Fairies in a Jar Posted: 26 Nov 2016 04:00 PM PST Ever wanted to capture some fairies? This article will show you several ways on how to make your very own fairy jar using ordinary materials that, with a little bit of imagination, can look just like tiny fairies! EditMaking a Basic Fairy Jar - Plan to make the project in the evening. This project will require glow sticks. Unfortunately, glow sticks only glow for a certain amount of time, so it would be best to do this project in the evening when it is already dark. This way, you will not be wasting any of your glow sticks' "glow" time.
- Find a suitable jar for the fairies. You can use any size jar you want, but keep in mind that the smaller the jar is, the more glow you will get. A larger jar will have a less intense glow, and may require more glow sticks. You can also use a bulb-shaped glass bottle with a cork stopper.
- Consider using a tinted mason jar. You can also tint the jar yourself by mixing a glossy decoupage glue with a few drops of food coloring, and then painting the jar with it.
- Purchase some glow sticks. Any sort of glow stick will work, but the 6-inch (15.24 centimeters) glow sticks will have better results than the bracelets or necklaces, which do not glow for very long. The size of your jar will determine how many glow sticks you will need to buy. The larger the jar is, the more glow sticks you will need.
- You will need two to three glow sticks, depending on the size of the jar. For example, a 16-ounce (473.18 milliliters) jar will need two to three 6-inch (15.24 centimeters) glow sticks.[1]
- Consider purchasing a long-lasting glow stick. Most glow sticks only shine for only shine for 2 to 3 hours, while others will shine for 4 to 6 hours. Some glow sticks, however, will shine for up to 12 hours. The package will tell you how many hours the glow stick will shine for. The longer the glow stick shines, the longer you will be able to enjoy your fairy jar.
- Consider purchasing multiple colors of glow sticks. Most glow sticks come in basic colors, such as: red, pink, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and white. You can create new and exciting colors by combining existing ones. For example, if you mix blue and green together, you will get teal.
- Activate the glow stick. Hold the glow stick with two hands, and bend it in half until you hear a "snap." This will shatter the glass tube inside the glow stick and release the chemicals that cause it to glow.
- Hold the glow stick over the jar and cut one of the ends off. You can use a craft knife or a pair of scissors. Glow sticks are no-toxic, but the chemicals can burn and irritate your skin. Protect yourself by wearing some rubber gloves for this step.
- Adult supervision is required for this step.
- Consider placing a small, tightly-woven strainer over the mouth of the jar. The strainer will catch any bits of glass that might fall out of the glow stick. Do not use this strainer for cooking or baking after this project.
- Pour the contents into the jar. Turn the glow stick upside down and pour the liquid into the jar. You may have to shake the tube a little bit to get all of the liquid out.
- If there are any large pieces of glass inside the jar, you can scoop them out using a plastic fork or spoon. Discard the fork or spoon after using it; do not use it again for eating.
- Sprinkle in some glitter. You can use any type of glitter you want, but iridescent glitter will give you the best results because it will allow the glow to shine through. How much glitter you use will depend on the size of your jar as well a your preferences. For example, for an extra glittery 16-ounce jar (473.18 milliliters), you will need ¼ cup (32 grams) of super-fine glitter.
- Consider using shaped pieces of glitter, such as flowers, hearts, and stars.[2]
- Consider mixing super-fine glitter and chunky crafting glitter in different colors for an interesting effect.[3]
- Consider adding some filler. The glow stick fluid will cause the glitter to stick to the sides of the jar, but you can make the glitter appear as though it is suspended inside the jar by adding filler, such white tulle or organza.[4] You can also use clear, iridescent cellophane. Simply cut a piece of your chosen filler, and scrunch it inside the jar. You want it to be big enough so that fits loosely into the jar, but not so big that it completely stuffs the jar.
- Close the jar tightly and shake it. Be sure the glow stick material and glitter coats the inside walls of the jar.
- Decorate the jar. You can make your jar extra special by painting the lid or even covering it with some glitter or pretty fabric. Read the section in this article on decorating your jar for more ideas.
- Take the jar into a dark room. The glow stick fluid will shine during daylight, but it will be even brighter and more effective in a dark room.
EditMaking a Reusable Fairy Jar - Purchase some battery-operated LED string lights. The best lights for this project are the miniature LED string lights with a small battery pack. They are often used to decorate miniature villages and houses. You can also use ordinary-sized LED string lights, but make sure that they are battery operated and that the wire is not too long. Look for something with a silver or white-colored cable. You are using LED lights because they do not produce as much heat as regular lights.
- If you are planning on filling your jar with moss, then consider getting some lights with a green cable instead.
- Find a suitable jar for the fairies. You can use any sort of jar you want, but make sure that the battery pack to your lights can fit inside the mouth of the jar.
- Consider using a tinted jar. You can also make your own tinted jar by mixing a few drops of food coloring with a glossy decoupage glue and painting the jar with it.
- For a softer effect, paint the jar with a matte decoupage glue. This will soften the glow of the jar, so that you will see the lights, but not the wire.
- Attach the battery pack to the inside of the lid. Tape your battery pack to the bottom of the jar lid. The battery pack will go inside the jar, and won't be visible once you finish decorating it. Make sure that you can still reach the switch. You could try taping the battery pack, so it will be easier to take the pack out and change/charge the batteries.
- If the battery pack does not fit inside the jar or the lid, purchase a canning mason jar with a two-part lid. Get rid of the flat disk portion of the lid and keep the ring. Tape the battery pack to the top of the lid, and cover it with a piece of fabric. You will wrap a piece of ribbon or twine around the fabric after you put the lid on the jar to secure the fabric. The string of lights will go through the hole in the lid and into the jar.[5]
- Tuck the lights inside the jar. Spread them out so that they fill the entire jar.
- Consider adding some filler. By adding some filler, such as white tulle, organza, or clear, iridescent cellophane, you can diffuse the light and make it appear softer. The filler will also help conceal the wires. Simply cut a piece of filler that is slightly larger than your jar and tuck it inside. You want the filler to be large enough so that it can be scrunched up loosely in the jar, but not so large that you have to stuff it in tightly.
- You can also use some moss instead of tulle, organza, or cellophane. This will create a more forest-y effect.
- Turn the lights on and place the lid on the jar. Flick the switch on the battery pack into the "on" position and place the lid on top of the jar. Screw the lid on tightly.
- Decorate the jar. You may still see a bit of the battery pack. You can conceal it by wrapping a ribbon around the neck of the jar and tying it in a bow. For more decorating ideas, refer to the section in this article on decorating your fairy jar.
- Enjoy the jar in a dark room. The lights will still be visible during daylight, but they will be even brighter and more effective in a completely dark room (especially if you made the jar look frosted).
EditMaking a Rechargeable Fairy Jar[6] - Choose a clear jar. You can use any size jar, but make sure that the mouth is wide enough for you to be able to stick a paint brush into. You can use a glass jar or a plastic jar. A lid is not needed for this project. Whatever jar you decide to use, make sure that it is clear, as you will be painting the inside of it.
- Clean your jar. Wipe the inside and outside of your jar with some rubbing alcohol. Any oil or residue left on the jar will prevent the paint from sticking to it.
- Purchase some glow-in-the-dark paint. You can use fabric paint or acrylic paint, but make sure that the label says "glow-in-the-dark." Unlike glow sticks, glow-in-the-dark paint can be reactivated once the glow fades. This means that you can use this jar again and again just by leaving it in the sunlight so that it can "recharge."
- Select your painting tools. You will be making little dots and speckles inside the jar with the paint. You can use a thin paintbrush to do this, or a long wooden skewer. You can even use different sized brushes and wooden skewers to create different sized dots for a more interesting effect.
- Prepare your paint. Shake the bottle of paint to mix up the glow particles inside.[7] Pour out about a teaspoon of paint onto a dish. Acrylic paint and fabric paint dry quickly, so you do not want to pour out too much paint at once, or it will dry before you finish using it. You can always pour more paint onto your dish if you run out.
- Make little dots inside the jar. Dip your paintbrush or skewer into the paint and start making little dots and speckles inside the jar. If you are using multiple colors, work with one color at a time.
- Let the paint dry before putting the lid back on. This can take anywhere from a few minutes to several hours, but refer to the instructions on the paint bottle for more specific drying times. Consider drying your jar in the sun or under a bright light; this will allow the paint to "charge."[8]
- Activate the paint. Leave your jar in a brightly-lit room or in some sunlight for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Consider decorating the jar. You can paint the lid a different color, or over it with glitter or fabric. You can even place some filler, such as tulle, organza, or clear, iridescent cellophane inside the jar, For more decorating ideas, refer to the section on decorating your fairy jar.
- Use the jar. Once the paint has been activated, take your jar into a dark room. The paint will glow and look like little fairies. When the glow starts to fade, simply leave the jar in some like for a few minutes before taking it back into the room.
EditDecorating Your Fairy Jar - Add a filler. Adding items, such as tulle, organza, cellophane, stuffing, or even moss can help diffuse the light and make the jar look more magical. When choosing tulle or organza, go for a very soft, pale color, or white. When choosing cellophane, go for something iridescent, as it will reflect the light better. You can also use teddy bear stuffing and pieces of moss instead.
- Add a fairy inside the jar. Purchase a small fairy figurine, and glue her to the inside of the jar lid using hot glue or super glue. Screw the lid back onto the jar, and turn the jar upside down. The lid will now be the bottom of the jar, making it a sort of snow globe.
- Consider gluing gown bits of moss, stones, and tiny flowers to the lid around the fairy. This will hide the bottom of the lid, and give the fairy a pretty home to live in.
- If you cannot find a fairy figurine, you can make your own by purchasing a person-shaped figurine, and gluing craft butterfly wings to the back.
- Paint the lid. You can make your fairy jar more colorful by painting the lid. Lightly buff the lid with fine-grit sandpaper, and wipe it clean with a damp cloth to get rid of any dust. Paint the lid with some acrylic paint using a paintbrush or a foam brush. You can also use spray paint instead.
- If you are using spray paint, shake the can for a few moments until you can hear it rattle. Hold the can 6 to 8 inches (15.24 to 20.32 centimeters) away from the surface and apply the paint in a light, even layer. Wait until the paint dries before applying a second layer. Make sure to spray paint in a well-ventilated area to avoid any light-headedness.
- Add glitter to the lid. For a more sparkly lid, brush on a layer of glue onto the top of the lid. Don't paint the sides with glue just yet. Pour some glitter onto the lid. Gently lift the lid off your work surface and tap the glitter off. Wait for the glue and glitter to dry before applying glue and glitter to the sides.
- Consider working over a sheet of paper. When you are done, fold the paper in half, and use it to funnel the excess glitter back into its container.
- Consider sealing the glitter so that it doesn't shed. Wait for the glue and glitter to dry, then apply a thin, even coat of clear, glossy spray paint. Wait for the coat to dry completely before applying a second one.
- Cover the lid with some fabric. Place the lid on top of some pretty fabric. Trace a circle around the lid—make the circle about 1 to 2 inches (2.54 to 5.08 centimeters) larger than the lid. Cut the circle out of the fabric and screw the lid onto the jar. Place the fabric circle on top of the lid and push the edges down around the sides of the lid. Wrap a piece of ribbon or twine around the neck of the jar, holding the fabric in place. Tie the ribbon or twine into a pretty bow.
- Embellish the lid. Take a few colorful gemstones or rhinestones, and glue them onto the lid using hot glue or tacky glue. You can also glue beads, buttons, pretty rocks, or even a figurine to the top of the jar.
- Tie a ribbon around the neck of the jar. You can also decorate the ribbon by gluing a flower or rhinestone in the middle of the bow.
- Use a colored jar. Tinted mason jars come in different colors, including blue, green, and purple. They can help lend a more unique look to your fairy jar. If you cannot find a tinted mason jar, you can make your own by mixing a few drops of food coloring with a glossy decoupage glue. Paint the outside of the jar with the mixture using a paintbrush or a foam brush.
- You can also paint the jar with a matte decoupage glue or matte spray-on sealer. This will give the glass a frosted look, and will work best with the battery-operated string lights.
- Add fairy-shaped silhouettes. You can print out silhouettes of fairies and cut them out using a craft knife. Tape or glue the fairies to the outside of the jar.
- Consider using fairy colors, such as white, pink, and purple.
- Because these jars glow, they will be more effective during the evening, when it is dark.
- While fabric adds a beautiful effect, be cautious if you use LED lights. Don't let them overheat.
- Decorate your jar to make it more interesting.
- Add bits of tulle or cellophane inside your jar to help diffuse the light.
- Be careful when cutting the glow stick open. Glow sticks contain tiny pieces of broken glass.
- Avoid swallowing or touching the glow stick liquid. Although the packaging may say "non-toxic," the chemicals inside can still be harmful if swallowed or touched. The chemicals can burn and irritate the skin.[9]
EditThings You'll Need - Jar with a lid
- Glow sticks (method 1)
- Rubber gloves (method 1, recommended)
- Scissors (method 1)
- Glitter (method 1)
- Glow-in-the-dark paint (method 2)
- Battery operated LED string lights (method 3)
- Ribbons, fabric, rhinestones, glitter, and paint (optional)
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| How to Know if You Have Diabetes Posted: 26 Nov 2016 08:00 AM PST Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that affects your body's ability to either use or produce insulin, which how your body can use blood sugar for energy.[1] When your cells become resistant to insulin or your body doesn't make enough of it, your blood sugar levels rise, causing many of the short-term and long-term symptoms of diabetes. There are four different types of "sugar" diabetes: pre-diabetes, type 1, type 2, and gestational, although the majority of cases diagnosed each year are type 2 diabetes.[2] In each of these types, there are both similar symptoms and symptoms that distinguish each type from the others. EditRecognizing the Risk Factors for Different Types of Diabetes - Assess your risk for gestational diabetes.[3] Gestational diabetes occurs in women who are pregnant. If you're at higher risk, you may be tested during your first prenatal visit and then again in the second trimester. Women at low risk will be tested in the second trimester, between weeks 24 and 28. Women who experience gestational diabetes have a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes within ten years after the birth of their child. Risk factors include:
- Pregnancy over the age of 25
- Family or personal health history of diabetes or pre-diabetes
- Being overweight at the time of pregnancy (a BMI of 30 or more)
- Women who are black, Hispanic, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander
- Third pregnancy or greater[4]
- Excessive intrauterine growth during pregnancy[5]
- Look for the risk factors of pre-diabetes.[6] Pre-diabetes is a metabolic condition in which blood glucose (sugar) is higher than the normal range (70-99). Still, it's lower than recommended for treatment with medication to control blood glucose. The risk factors for pre-diabetes include:
- Age 45 or older
- Being overweight
- Family history of Type 2 diabetes
- Sedentary lifestyle
- High blood pressure
- A previous experience of gestational diabetes
- Having delivered a baby who was 9 pounds or greater
- Evaluate your risk for Type 2 diabetes.[7] This is sometimes referred to a "full-blown" diabetes. In this condition, the body's cells have become resistant to the influence of leptin and insulin. This increases your blood sugar levels and causes the symptoms and long-term side effects of the disease. Risk factors for Type 2 diabetes are similar to those for pre-diabetes, and include:
- Over 45 years of age
- Overweight
- Physical inactivity
- High blood pressure
- History of gestational diabetes
- Delivered a baby over 9 pounds
- Family history of diabetes
- Chronic stress[8]
- You are black, Hispanic, Native American, Asian, or Pacific Islander
- Check for the risk factors of Type 1 diabetes.[9] Experts believe this condition is caused by a mix of genetic predisposition and environmental factors.
- White people have a higher incidence of Type 1 diabetes
- Cold weather and viruses may trigger the development of Type 1 diabetes in susceptible people.
- Early childhood stress[10]
- Children who were breast-fed and ate solids at a later age have a lower risk of developing Type 1 diabetes even with the genetic predisposition
- If you have an identical twin with type 1 diabetes, you have about a 50% chance of also developing the disease.[11]
EditWatching for the Symptoms of Diabetes - Get tested for gestational diabetes during pregnancy.[12] Women with gestational diabetes often show no symptoms at all. As such, you should always request a test for it if you have the risk factors for gestational diabetes. This disease is especially dangerous because it affects both you and the baby. Because it can have long-term effects on your child, early diagnosis and treatment is important.
- Some women feel very thirsty and need to urinate frequently. However, these are also common signs of any pregnancy.[13]
- Some women report that they feel uneasy or uncomfortable after eating foods that are high in carbohydrates or sugar.
- Be vigilant for symptoms of pre-diabetes. Like with gestational diabetes, there are often very few symptoms of pre-diabetes. Diabetes symptoms are caused by very high blood sugar levels, which people with pre-diabetes don't have. If you have the risk factors for it, you must be vigilant, get tested regularly, and be on the lookout for subtle symptoms. Pre-diabetes can develop into diabetes if left untreated.
- You may have pre-diabetes if you have "acanthosis nigricans" on specific areas of your body. This is simply thick, darkened patches of skin that most often appears on the armpits, neck, elbow, knees and knuckles.[14]
- You might experience a feeling of uneasiness after eating a meal high in carbohydrates or sugars.
- Your doctor may test for pre-diabetes if you have elevated cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, or other hormonal imbalances, such as metabolic syndrome, or if you are overweight.
- Evaluate your symptoms for Type 2 diabetes.[15] Whether you have the risk factors for the condition or not, you can still develop Type 2 diabetes. Be aware of your health condition and watch for these signs that your blood sugar may be elevated:
- Unexplained weight loss.
- Blurry vision or vision change
- Increased thirst from high blood sugar
- Increased need to urinate
- Fatigue and drowsiness, even with adequate sleep
- Tingling or numbness in the feet or hands
- Frequent or recurring infections in the bladder, skin or mouth.
- Shakiness or hunger in the middle of the morning or afternoon.
- Cuts and scrapes appear to heal more slowly.[16]
- Dry, itchy skin or unusual bumps or blisters.[17]
- Feeling more hungry than usual.
- Suspect Type 1 diabetes with sudden symptoms. Although most patients develop this type of diabetes during childhood or adolescence, it can also develop well into adulthood. The symptoms of Type 1 diabetes may appear suddenly or be subtly present for a long time, and can include:[18]
- Excessive thirst
- Increased urination
- Vaginal yeast infections in women
- Irritability
- Blurred vision
- Unexplained weight loss
- Unusual bedwetting in children
- Extreme hunger
- Fatigue and weakness
- Seek immediate medical attention when necessary.[19] People often ignore the symptoms of diabetes, allowing the condition to progress to a dangerous degree. The symptoms of Type-2 diabetes appear slowly over time. But with Type-1 diabetes, your body can very suddenly stop making insulin. You will experience more severe symptoms that are potentially life-threatening unless treated immediately. These include:
- Deep rapid breathing
- Flushed face, dry skin and mouth
- Fruity breath
- Nausea and vomiting
- Stomach pain
- Confusion or lethargy
EditGetting Tested for Diabetes - See a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms. Your doctor will need to perform several tests to determine if you have diabetes. If you do, in fact, have diabetes or pre-diabetes, you will need to follow-up with regular treatment by following your doctor's instructions.
- Get a blood glucose test. The blood glucose test does exactly what it sounds like it does: it tests the amount of glucose (sugar) in your blood.[20] This will be used to determine whether you have diabetes or are at risk of developing it. This test will done under one of three circumstances:[21]
- A fasting glucose blood test is done after you haven't had anything to eat for at least eight hours. If it is an emergency, your doctor will do a random blood glucose test regardless of whether you have eaten recently.
- A two-hour postprandial test is done two hours after eating a specific number of carbohydrates to test your body's ability to handle the sugar load. This test is usually done in a hospital so they can measure the number of carbs eaten before the test.
- An oral glucose tolerance test requires you to drink a high glucose fluid. They will test your blood and urine every 30-60 minutes to measure how well the body is able to tolerate the additional load. This test is not done if the doctor suspects type 1 diabetes.
- Submit to an A1C test.[22] This blood test is also called the glycated hemoglobin test. It measures the amount of sugar attached to the body's hemoglobin molecules. This measurement gives the doctor a good indication of your average blood sugar measurements over the past 30 to 60 days.
- Have a ketone test done if necessary. Ketone is found in the blood when an insulin shortage forces the body to break down fat for energy.[23] It comes out through the urine, most often in patients with Type 1 diabetes. Your doctor may recommend a blood or urine test for ketone:[24]
- If your blood sugar is higher than 240 mg/dL.
- During an illness such as pneumonia, stroke or heart attack.
- If you experience nausea and vomiting.
- During pregnancy.
- Request routine testing. If you have diabetes or are at risk of developing it, it's important to monitor your health and blood sugar levels regularly.[25] High blood sugar will cause damage to the microvascular (micro-blood vessels) in your organs. This damage can cause problems throughout the body. To monitor your overall health, get:
- An annual eye exam
- Evaluation for diabetic neuropathy in the feet
- Regular (at least annual) blood pressure monitoring
- Annual kidney testing
- Dental cleaning every 6 months
- Regular cholesterol testing
- Regular visits with your primary care doctor or endocrinologist
EditTreating Diabetes - Make lifestyle choices with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. These conditions often develop because of the choices we make, rather than our genetics. By changing those choices, you can reduce your blood sugar or prevent the development of the condition.
- Eat fewer carbohydrates. When your body metabolizes carbs they turn to sugar, and the body needs more insulin to use it. Cut down on grains, pastas, candies, sweets, soda and other foods that are high in simple carbohydrates, as your body processes these too quickly and they can cause a spike in blood sugar.[26] Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about incorporating complex carbohydrates with plenty of fiber and a low-GI (glycemic index) rating into your diet. Low-GI, complex carbs include:[27]
- Beans and legumes
- Non-starchy vegetables (most vegetables, except foods like parsnips, plantains, potatoes, pumpkin, squash, peas, corn)[28]
- Most fruits (except for certain fruits such as dried fruits, bananas, and grapes)[29]
- Whole grains, such as steel cut oats, bran, whole-grain pasta, barley, bulgur, brown rice, quinoa[30]
- Don't limit your fiber. Instead, subtract it off the total carbohydrates (per serving size) on the Nutrition label. Fiber is not digested[31] and actually prevents blood sugar spikes, resulting in better control of blood sugar levels.[32][33]
- Eat more foods high in healthy proteins and fats (saturated fats[34], omega-3 and omega-9 polyunsaturated, and monounsaturated fats). Although once thought to be the source of heart disease, the healthy fats found in avocados, coconut oil, grass-fed beef and free-range chickens are now known to be good sources of fuel. They can help to stabilize blood sugar and reduce your food cravings.[35] Always avoid trans-fats, as these are the bad fats.[36]
- The omega-3 fatty acids found in cold water fish such as tuna and salmon may decrease your risk of type 2 diabetes.[37] Eat 1-2 servings of fish per week.[38]
- Maintain a healthy weight.[39] Insulin resistance goes up with an increasing waistline. When you can maintain a more healthy weight you can stabilize your blood sugar more easily. A combination of diet and exercise will help keep your weight in a healthy range. Get at least 30 minutes of exercise a day to help your body to use blood glucose without insulin. This also helps you maintain a healthy weight and improves your quality of sleep.
- Do not smoke. If you currently smoke, quit. Smokers are 30-40% more likely to develop type 2 diabetes than people who don't smoke, and your risk of developing type 2 diabetes increases the more you smoke. Smoking also creates serious complications for people who already have diabetes.[40]
- Do not rely on medication alone.[41] If you have type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes, your doctor may recommend medication in addition to lifestyle changes. However, you cannot rely on medication alone to manage the disease. It must be used to support the major changes caused by your lifestyle changes.
- Take oral hypoglycemic medications if you have type 2 or gestational diabetes. These medications are taken in pill form, and reduce blood sugar throughout the course of the day. Examples include Metformin (biguanides), sulfonylureas, Meglitinides, Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors and combination pills.[42][43]
- Administer insulin injections if you have type 1 diabetes. This is really the only effective treatment for type 1, though it can also be used for type 2 and gestational diabetes. There are four different types of insulin available for this treatment. Your physician will decide which will be most effective in controlling your blood sugar. You may take just one, or use a combination of types at different times of the day.[44] Your doctor may also recommend an insulin pump to maintain your insulin levels 24 hours a day.[45]
- Rapid acting insulin is taken before meals, and often in combination with long acting insulin.
- Short acting insulin is taken about 30 minutes before meals, and usually in combination with longer acting insulin.
- Intermediate acting insulin is usually taken twice a day, and lowers glucose when the short or rapid acting insulin stops working.
- Long acting insulin can be used to cover the time when the rapid and short acting insulin stops working.
- Be aware of your risk factors, and seek medical advice if you are experiencing symptoms of diabetes.
- Take special care when you are in the heat or cold. Both of these conditions can increase your blood sugar and affect your medication and testing supplies.
- Do not try to self-treat diabetes at home. The long term effects of diabetes can include kidney disease, blindness, loss of hands, feet or legs, diabetic neuropathy and death. You can reduce your medications through changing your lifestyle choices and under the guidance of your physician.
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| How to Add Files to a Memory Stick Posted: 26 Nov 2016 12:00 AM PST Memory sticks--more commonly known as "flash drives"--are miniature portable hard drives capable of holding files, folders, pictures, and even entire programs or operating systems independent from your computer's hard drive. You can add files to a memory stick by plugging it into your computer's USB port and dragging files into its interface. EditUsing a Memory Stick on a PC - Locate your PC's USB port. USB ports are rectangular with a solid piece of plastic on the upper half of the slot and an empty space on the bottom. The port should have a graphic of three branching arrows pointing upward (or downward, depending on your PC) next to it.
- If you're using a desktop, your USB ports are most likely integrated into the CPU, while laptop USB ports are usually on the left or right edges of the casing.
- Plug your memory stick into the USB port. Make sure the solid piece on the inside of the memory stick's port is on the bottom when you plug it in.
- Wait for the memory stick's interface to appear. This may take a few minutes if this is your first time installing this memory stick on your PC.
- If the memory stick doesn't automatically open, double-click "My Computer" and find your memory stick's name under the "Devices and drives" section. Double-click its name to open the memory stick window.
- Select the files you would like to add to the memory stick. If your files are all in the same place, simply click and drag your cursor across your files until you've highlighted all of them.
- To search for a file on your PC, open the Start menu and type the file's name into the search bar at the bottom of the menu. If you're using Cortana, the field should say "Ask me anything".
- Hold down and tap to copy your files.
- If you don't want to save your files on your computer, just click-and-drag your selected files over to the memory stick window and drop them there.
- Some memory sticks will duplicate your files by default, leaving the original copies of the files on your computer.
- Click the memory stick window. This will select the memory stick as the destination for your files.
- Hold down and tap to paste your files. This will add them to your memory stick.
- Wait for your files to finish transferring. Depending on the size of your files, adding them to the memory stick can take anywhere from a couple of seconds to hours.
- Find the memory stick icon in the lower right-hand corner toolbar. This toolbar is in the same area as the clock. The icon resembles the outline of a memory stick with a check mark next to it, and it should produce the phrase "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" when you hover over it with your cursor.
- You may have to click the upward-facing arrow in the far left side of this toolbar in order to see the flash drive icon.
- Click the memory stick icon to eject your memory stick. Ejecting your memory stick before physically removing it from your computer is important, because failing to do so can corrupt files both on your computer and on the memory stick.
- You can also right-click the memory stick's name in the "My Computer" directory and select "Eject [Memory Stick Name]".
- Remove your memory stick from your computer. Do this gently, or you might damage your memory stick. You have successfully added files to your memory stick!
EditUsing a Memory Stick on a Mac - Locate your Mac's USB port. USB ports are rectangular with a solid piece of plastic on the upper half of the slot and an empty space on the bottom. The slot should have a graphic of three branching arrows pointing upward next to it.
- If you're using a desktop, your Mac's USB ports are probably integrated into the display casing, while Mac laptops have USB ports on the left or right side of the keyboard casing.
- Plug your memory stick into the USB port. Make sure the solid piece on the inside of the memory stick's port is on the bottom when you plug it in.
- Wait for the memory stick's icon to appear on your desktop. This may take a few minutes if this is your first time installing this memory stick on your Mac.
- If your memory stick's icon doesn't show up, open your Finder and look for the memory stick's name in the left-hand side of the window. It should be under the "Devices" tab.
- Double-click the memory stick's icon. This will open the memory stick's interface, to which you can add files the same way you would add files to another folder.
- Select the files you want to add to the memory stick. If your files are all in the same place, simply click and drag your cursor across your files until you've highlighted all of them.
- To find a file manually, open the Finder and type the file's name into the search bar in the right-hand corner of the window. You can open the Finder by clicking the word "Finder" in the upper left-hand corner of your screen, or you can click the blue face icon in your dock.
- Hold down and tap to copy your files.
- If you don't want to save your files on your computer, just click-and-drag your selected files over to the memory stick window and drop them there.
- Some memory sticks will duplicate your files by default, leaving the original copies of the files on your computer.
- Click the memory stick window. This will select the memory stick as the destination for your files.
- Hold down and tap to paste your files. This will add them to your memory stick.
- Wait for your files to finish transferring. Depending on the size of your files, adding them to the memory stick can take anywhere from a couple of seconds to hours.
- Hold down and tap to eject your memory stick. Ejecting your memory stick before physically removing it from your computer is important, because failing to do so can corrupt files both on your computer and on the memory stick.[1]
- You can also two-finger click the memory stick's name in the Finder or on your desktop and select "Eject [Memory Stick Name]".
- Remove your memory stick from your computer. Do this gently, or you might damage your memory stick. You have successfully added files to your memory stick!
- Memory sticks are also known as flash drives and thumb drives.
- Your experience and setup may vary with your operating system. In this case, documentation is often readily available, so don't be afraid to use your web browser.
- Memory sticks can have anywhere from a couple hundred megabytes of storage to hundreds of gigabytes; larger portable hard drives can hold up to five terabytes.
- You can delete files from your memory stick at any time by selecting any files you don't want and tapping the key.
- Delete unneeded files from your memory stick; however, if your memory stick has software files on it that came with the stick, leave them on, as they may be necessary for proper memory stick function.
- Don't store extremely personal information on your memory stick if you intend to carry it with you at school or work. If you lose the memory stick, other people have access to that information.
- Be careful with your memory stick, especially if the USB connector is not retractable--damaging its exterior or interior parts may prevent you from accessing its files.
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