Re: 2 weeks today; A testimonial to this wonderful group.
- From: Alan S <loralweightandcarbs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 07 Aug 2005 17:33:00 +1000
top-posting just to be different
Hi Chris
For some reason I never saw the original post, so
piggy-backing on Colleen's post.
All I wanted to say is congratulations - you may have got
some info here, but you're the one who acted on it. That
doesn't always happen. So celebrate - you've achieved
something very important.
Welcome to the rest of your longer, healthier life.
Cheers Alan, T2, Australia.
--
Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.
On Sat, 6 Aug 2005 18:57:42 -0500, "Colleen"
<colleen@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>"Chris J." <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>news:bpgaf1tfgdmb7hiii5avmkug83oio9gaf4@xxxxxxxxxx
>> Today is my 14 day anniversary. 2 weeks ago today, at the age of 38,
>> my life abruptly changed.
>>
>> Due to having to go back into hospital for a massive infection, a BG
>> test was suggested, which eventually led to the news that my BG was
>> 645, and my 1ac was 13.5, and that they were keeping me in the
>> hospital.
>>
>> Those were dark days for me. For several reasons, (poorly presented
>> info in hospital, but mainly paranoia and misunderstanding) I thought
>> I had a few days to a few weeks left to live. Or, at best, I was
>> facing nothing but fast degeneration and endless medical procedures.
>>
>> Then, after showing them I could give myself a shot of insulin (I
>> basically had to guess at the procedure) I was released. I learned to
>> use a meter, and later that same day, I found this group, and things
>> started looking up.
>>
>> Thanks to all the wonderful people here, I learned that I didn't have
>> to live on just steamed broccoli for the rest of my life (one of my
>> very numerous misconceptions), and that if my BG spiked for a few
>> hours it didn't mean instant dire consequences.
>>
>> I was helped in so many ways, but I think the biggest way of all was
>> by getting a look into the lives of experienced diabetics.
>>
>> Due to reading and interacting here, I've felt myself change from
>> being overwhelmed, and fearing for my life with every uptick on the BG
>> meter, to a more rational level of concern. My stress level has
>> dropped enormously.
>>
>> I learned that Diabetes could be lived with, not just well, but
>> without being the focus of my life. Basically, I've learned that my
>> life can go on.
>>
>> As if the above was not enough, I've had a few other little "side
>> effects" from my visits here. Thanks to all the advice I received and
>> info I read, I've had a bit of a change: Two weeks ago, my BG's were
>> over 600. Twelve days ago, they were bouncing from the low 200's to
>> the upper 300's, and I was on multiple shots of insulin, over 30 units
>> a day.
>>
>> Now, my average 1 hour PP BG is 110-115, I've lost 15 pounds since
>> diagnosis, and am continuing to progress. Also, I'm on day 5 with no
>> insulin, and my only med is Metfromin.
>>
>> I've found many other sources of information (though many times it was
>> info hear that led to it) and I've had help and advice elsewhere, but
>> I can say unequivocally that the largest single factor in my progress
>> is the help, information, and support that I have received here.
>>
>> My sincere and heartfelt thanks, to everyone.
>> Chris J.
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