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My Father almost died today (updated in OP-All okay)
Posted on 10/20/14 at 12:55 pm
Posted on 10/20/14 at 12:55 pm
Damn, what a day. My father is a Type I diabetic and he went into a Diabetic Coma this morning. He was taken to the ER and they were able to bring him back. It is by far the closest call that he has had in his many years of fighting that disease. He is 71 years old and fortunately, strong as a mule and about as stubborn as one too.
Needless to say, it really shook me up. Be sure and tell your parents that you love them and visit them as often as possible.
ETA:
I guess I should do an update. He was in the ER all day today. They sent him home around 5 PM. He is doing much better.
His case is a really difficult one where back in the early 1960's he was in a horrific auto accident and he sustained some brain damage. He healed and went on and had a great productive life and a good career with IBM. In recent years, he has really deteriorated and he can't seem to manage his Diabetes. He constantly makes mistakes with his insulin and he is at times very difficult to deal with. My poor Mother really busts her arse caring for him but, it is a real challenge for her. I have a brother and sister and we all try to help out as much as possible.
Thanks to everybody for the warm wishes. I really do appreciate it. Those of you who have Diabetes, I pray for all of you. It is a terrible disease and those who have never been affected bi it can't imagine the challenges that you face every day of your lives.
Needless to say, it really shook me up. Be sure and tell your parents that you love them and visit them as often as possible.
ETA:
I guess I should do an update. He was in the ER all day today. They sent him home around 5 PM. He is doing much better.
His case is a really difficult one where back in the early 1960's he was in a horrific auto accident and he sustained some brain damage. He healed and went on and had a great productive life and a good career with IBM. In recent years, he has really deteriorated and he can't seem to manage his Diabetes. He constantly makes mistakes with his insulin and he is at times very difficult to deal with. My poor Mother really busts her arse caring for him but, it is a real challenge for her. I have a brother and sister and we all try to help out as much as possible.
Thanks to everybody for the warm wishes. I really do appreciate it. Those of you who have Diabetes, I pray for all of you. It is a terrible disease and those who have never been affected bi it can't imagine the challenges that you face every day of your lives.
This post was edited on 10/20/14 at 9:40 pm
Posted on 10/20/14 at 12:56 pm to LSUwag
Damn. Glad it turned out ok...
Posted on 10/20/14 at 12:58 pm to LSUwag
Glad he's came out of it, and is doing better.
Posted on 10/20/14 at 12:59 pm to The Mick
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Glad it turned out ok...
Posted on 10/20/14 at 1:00 pm to LSUwag
Glad to hear your father came out okay.
My BFF from high school is a Type 1 diabetic and I have found her in a diabetic coma twice. It's some scary shite and a terrible disease.
Hope he gets to feeling 100% very soon.
My BFF from high school is a Type 1 diabetic and I have found her in a diabetic coma twice. It's some scary shite and a terrible disease.
Hope he gets to feeling 100% very soon.
Posted on 10/20/14 at 1:02 pm to LSUwag
I'm type 1. That is scary stuff. Glad it all worked out
Posted on 10/20/14 at 1:03 pm to LSUwag
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Type I diabetic
type 1 here, had it since 16
Pain in the arse, but insulin pumps are great
Posted on 10/20/14 at 1:05 pm to djangochained
DUDE, we should be Diabetic friends
been one since I was 6
preach
been one since I was 6
quote:
but insulin pumps are great
preach
Posted on 10/20/14 at 1:05 pm to LSUwag
glad he's ok
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Be sure and tell your parents that you love them and visit them as often as possible
Posted on 10/20/14 at 1:07 pm to LSUSoulja08
The shite that you have to deal with is terrible. I really wish you the best.
My sister also has it. She uses an insulin pump which has changed her life. He is a Nurse by profession. She finds it ironic that she often has to care for people who have less medical issues that she suffers from.
I was blessed and it missed me.
My sister also has it. She uses an insulin pump which has changed her life. He is a Nurse by profession. She finds it ironic that she often has to care for people who have less medical issues that she suffers from.
I was blessed and it missed me.
Posted on 10/20/14 at 1:11 pm to LSUwag
it is funny, I'm applying to medical schools now
Once you get it down to a routine, it really isn't all that bad. Pain in the arse for sure but there are worse things out there for sure as well
Once you get it down to a routine, it really isn't all that bad. Pain in the arse for sure but there are worse things out there for sure as well
Posted on 10/20/14 at 1:14 pm to LSUSoulja08
ive been looking for a type 1 on this place
Posted on 10/20/14 at 1:17 pm to LSUSoulja08
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I'm applying to medical schools now
That is great. A friend of ours is wrapping up MS at the program in Dominica. She has really enjoyed it and she will be a damned good doctor very soon. She is currently doing a rotation in London.
The school definitely cost her more money but, the way that she's been able to train abroad is fantastic.
Posted on 10/20/14 at 1:28 pm to djangochained
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ive been looking for a type 1 on this place
we takin over now
Posted on 10/20/14 at 1:34 pm to LSUwag
Glad he's ok.
As a diabetic this is my biggest fear. I've had my sugar go low many times but fortunately I've recognized it and have been in a position to get something in my system quickly to raise it.
As a diabetic this is my biggest fear. I've had my sugar go low many times but fortunately I've recognized it and have been in a position to get something in my system quickly to raise it.
Posted on 10/20/14 at 1:42 pm to LSUwag
Man, tell em you love em as much as you can, you never know. My dad is getting close with all his health problems. Glad everything turned out as well as it could for you.
Posted on 10/20/14 at 2:23 pm to LSUSoulja08
I'm on animas ping
I have the new Medtronic system in a box in the closet, haven't had the time to set it up yet.
I use Barbara at BR clinic, hbu?
I have the new Medtronic system in a box in the closet, haven't had the time to set it up yet.
I use Barbara at BR clinic, hbu?
Posted on 10/20/14 at 2:24 pm to LSUSoulja08
I'm on animas ping
I have the new Medtronic system in a box in the closet, haven't had the time to set it up yet.
I use Barbara at BR clinic, hbu?
I have the new Medtronic system in a box in the closet, haven't had the time to set it up yet.
I use Barbara at BR clinic, hbu?
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