Most recent update: I'm now on a three-month visit schedule with the specialist, which means things are improving dramatically. One setback, very recently, my blood sugar levels started spiking out of control. Anyway, I took my first pill today, and the brain fog seems to be clearing already. My GP says it's too early to diagnose the problem as full-blown diabetes, and thinks I'll do well on the meds.
cavfancier , diabetes is a silent killer that took my mothers life. I watched her die a horrible death over the course of 27 years. It took from her, her eyesight, kidneys, heart, memory, legs and put her in a chair it took her dignity and her pride however it did not take everything she was to me or did she take the disease lying down. Stick to your diet don't cheat it don't think that cookie won't hurt in the long run it does. Lecture from a Canadian friend
I hear you RoseMarie. My grandmother was diagnosed way too late, and died as well. Luckily I am still young, and there are meds for me. I am not in need of injections, and I will not cheat. My diet is already somewhat restricted, as I am recovering from a liver problem. While it wasn't the news I wanted to hear, as I was doing well in terms of my liver, I'm happy they found it now, before it was too late. Thanks for the advice and kind words. I love your tagline as well.
Good, Cav, you'll stay on top of all this. Well, you know that. I have been amazed and really happy about how you bounded out of the liver business, which I am sure was not easy.
Cav, prayers are with you!
As for the liver, the specialist says I'm halfway to full recovery, not a bad thing at all. I'm already amazed at these new meds for the blood sugar. I probably should have started them tomorrow, because the fatigue and wooziness is completely gone, and now I'll probably be up all night! Amazing what proper meds can do these days. I'm generally against taking pills, but it is a necessary evil right now. I resisted my GP on this issue, but he layed it out plain for me. He said that if I had come to him in the condition I was when I first got the liver problems, hypothetically, just five years ago, I would already be dead, as there would have been no options for me regarding medication. It was a real wake-up call, so I agreed to the meds.
Cav
Cav, I don't know if you know that Asherman is a diabetic requiring daily injections of insulin. Twice in the last two months, Ash and I have been running errands together when his blood sugar dropped like a stone. His condition seriously deteriorated and I had to get food for him quick because he didn't carry any food in his pockets.
The important thing to remember in addition to sugar testing, you meds, etc. is to be sure to watch the clock so you don't go too long between meals. I shudder to think what would have happened if Ash had been by himself behind the wheel of his car. Fortunately, I was driving and could take care of him.
BBB
Thanks BBB, I am watching my diet, and eating often. I didn't know about Asherman. It is a bit scary for me right now, but I think the meds will help a lot.
When I saw the liver specialist, my blood sugar was at a 26. It has reduced considerably, but is still hovering around 15. I think 8 or lower is in the cards though, very soon.
Cav--
Mr. Noddy is a diabetic--40 years on insulin. Diabetes is an unkind disease, particularly for a chef, but you can stay in control.
Hold your dominion.
cav, you be very kind to yourself, hear?
Mr. Fancy, please take good care of yourself.
Just checked, down to eleven.
cavfancier wrote:When I saw the liver specialist, my blood sugar was at a 26. It has reduced considerably, but is still hovering around 15. I think 8 or lower is in the cards though, very soon.
I don't know anything at all about this, cav, but I assume 11 is good?
Well, 8 or lower is best, msolga, so yes, it's an improvement. The 26 reading sent up a whole bunch of red flags for the doctor, but it's getting better.
I should add, diabetes runs in my family, and I do get checked for it on a regular basis.
Well then,
BRAVO! That sounds SO much better than 26!
Bet you're mightily relieved, huh?
Does this mean you'll be carrying around little portions of rye bread everywhere you go? (it's my chief memory of my aunt with blood sugar problems - the little rye bread sandwiches that would appear from her purse in the middle of concerts)
