Q: Find the spot near the top of the bottle where it starts to curve inward. Take a utility knife and pierce the plastic with the knife tip. Cut around the bottle until the top detaches. Be very careful when cutting the bottle. Keep your fingers away from the blade. If you don't have a utility knife, you could also use scissors. Press one tip through the plastic. Then snip around the bottle to cut off the top. If you want more decoration, these are great options. Apply hot glue to rhinestones and stick them around the bottle. You can also use decorative stickers for a simpler approach. This is a great activity for kids. Give them a pack of stickers and let them decorate the vase however they want. Since it's plastic, you don't have to worry about them breaking it.
A: Cut the top of the bottle off. Place rhinestones or stickers around the bottle for extra decoration.

Q: to lower your body temperature. When it's hot out, don't wait until you're thirsty to start drinking water. Carry a water bottle with you, even if you're just going out to run a few errands. You can sip cool flavored water if you prefer. You can put some ice cubes and water into a small tub or bucket and soak your feet for 15 minutes. A cool bath or shower will also help lower your body temperature. Air conditioning is the absolute best way to stay cool when it's hot out. If you have an air conditioner, sit near it or a vent. If you don't have an air conditioner, go to a public place such as a library or a mall. Take advantage of the chilly air as you browse! If the weather service has issued a heat advisory, a regular fan will not be enough to keep you cool, so make sure to out to an air-conditioned space. During the hotter months, pay attention to the weather forecast each day. Be aware of warnings of extreme heat, and take precautions to stay cool. You might need to move your daily run indoors until the weather cools down. If you must work outside, try to start as early in the morning as possible, when it is cooler. Tight clothing can make you too hot. Wear lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. If you're going to be out in the sun, avoid dark colors. Go for colors such as white or light yellow instead. Choose breathable fabrics like linen or cotton.
A: Drink cool water Submerge your feet or body in cool water. Sit in front of the air conditioner. Avoid overexerting yourself in hot weather. Wear lightweight clothing.

Q: Place a heavy dutch oven on the stove. Put a few teaspoons of oil in the dutch oven and turn the burner to medium high. When the oil is hot, put the pork shoulder pieces in the dutch oven. Cook them on one side until they get brown, then use tongs to turn them over and brown the other side. Don't cook the pieces too long. You don't want to cook them through, just enough to bring out the flavor in the meat. Remove the dutch oven from heat when you're finished. Arrange them around the meat pieces so that they make contact with the bottom of the pot. Pour in an inch or two of water and cover the pot. Place the pot in the oven and let the carnitas cook for 4 hours. Check the pot a few times during the course of cooking to make sure the meat isn't drying out or burning. Remove the dutch oven from the oven when the carnitas are meltingly soft when poked with a fork. If you'd prefer to cook the carnitas in a slow cooker, transfer the meat and vegetables to a slow cooker and cook on high for 4 hours, or on low for 8 hours. If the carnitas look like they could use some moisture during the course of cooking, add 1/2 cup of water. Don't remove the carnitas until they are completely tender; cooking the carnitas for a shorter period of time will leave you with tough meat.
A: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Brown the pork shoulder. Add the vegetables to the pot. Cook the carnitas.

Q: Daily blood sugar testing with a glucometer is advised to avoid episodes of hypoglycemia or low blood sugar. This will also help assess your ideal insulin requirement. Learning to use a glucometer is important. Select a brand that has easily obtainable glucose strips. In the beginning you may have to check your blood sugar levels three to four times a day or even at nighttime. Managing your insulin levels improves carbohydrate metabolism and reduces blood sugar levels. Insulin therapy is individualized according to weight, lifestyle, age, family support, and occupation. Follow your healthcare provider's instructions when administering insulin injections. If medications are required, some physicians recommend starting with oral blood sugar control medications such as metformin or glyburide. If oral agents fail, the traditional treatment involves an intermediate insulin such as NPH in the morning and bedtime, and a short acting insulin with some or all meals. The dosing depends on weight, trimester of pregnancy, and how elevated the blood sugars are.
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Monitor blood glucose (sugar) as recommended by your healthcare provider. Know the benefits of insulin therapy. Know when you should have insulin therapy.