It's defintely better to know rather than NOT...
By dloveli
@dloveli (4366)
United States
January 6, 2013 8:30am CST
For almost 2 years my health has been deteriorating. Me, being in the medical field, diagnosed and tried to cure myself. Obviously,my diagnosis and remedies were wrong. I have recently been diagnosed with stage two diabetes. At my appointment they took some blood work. Needless to say at 8pm that evening I received a call from the physician covering. Apparently the lab testing my blood called him because my blood sugars were in the 500's. They sent an ambulance to my house because sugars this high are life threatening. In another test they try to average your sugars over a three month period. Its supposed to be a 5 or 6. Mine was a 12. My diet consisted of large cups of soda at all times. I knew better. These things could've been avoided if I had maintained a proper diet. I know better. I suffered everyday. I felt terrible. Had I had a physical earlier I wouldn't have the health issues I have now. I can barely see. I know need glasses at all times. I have nueropathy in my feet. I've lost a lot of weight. If I had known about my conditions earlier, I would have possibly, most likely, avoided the suffering I go thru everyday. I am a firm believer that its better to know rather than NOT! What do you think?
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@GardenGerty (157427)
• United States
7 Jan 13
My brother keeps reminding me that what I don't know can kill me. I have no money to see a doctor. I do know that many people in my family have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the last several years. I have a meter and I can check my blood sugar and it is borderline high. I have never had an A1C run. On the other hand, I choose fairly healthy foods, just way too big a portions. We are making dietary changes in our household, though, and I am trying to get into a job that will give me health insurance.
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@GardenGerty (157427)
• United States
7 Jan 13
I do get frequent "health monitoring" as I donate platelets twice a month. I get my blood pressure checked and I do monitor what is going on with my sugars at home. I am actually pestering at work to get full time, and if I do not I will find another job. I do have an avenue to get some care if I will do it. My blood pressure is great, and I am the top platelet donor, as my platelets are abundant and my clotting is appropriate, and my iron is always right up there. It is reassuring to me to see these ladies once or twice a month. I can donate three units of platelets in roughly an hour. I do need to lose weight, and workout more.
@dloveli (4366)
• United States
7 Jan 13
Gerry one of my favorite things about my lot is you. Since I've joined you were one of my first friends. You always have a kind word or helpful solution. I'm begging you. PLEASE DONT OVERLOOK ANY HEALTH ISSUES!?! I did a little checking and hospitals provide free or sliding scale fee for people who have financial difficulties. Please check it out. I need you! Who else is going to answer my dilemmas so honestly? I hope all is well. Thanks for sharing. Happy myLotting. Dml
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@celticeagle (158483)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Jan 13
Ya, I could probably live longer too. I had been dieting and going to the gym daily also. I had lost about 35 pounds in three months. I had an emotional upset and I just don't care anymore. Annual physicals are very important. I hope that you get better and are feeling better. Good that you have lost the weight. That must feel good. It is good to know and be able to do something about it.
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@dloveli (4366)
• United States
7 Jan 13
Hey Celtic E, thanks for your well wishes. Keep up the good work yourself. You're doing it the right way. Unfortunately my weight loss was because I was sick and ignored it. It does feel good to know that at least something came good out of me being sick.
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@celticeagle (158483)
• Boise, Idaho
8 Jan 13
I have thought of taking a cleansing diet for a few weeks too. Clean the toxins out. But would rather wait until Spring for that. GOod luck to you in losing the rest of the weight.
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
6 Jan 13
I would definitely want to know my health problems. Then I can immediately take steps to remedy the problems by following my doctor's advice. I shall pray for your healing.
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@dloveli (4366)
• United States
7 Jan 13
Hey Jill I'm sorry to hear about your sister. Tell her I, too, am a nurse, lpn, and we are the worst patients. I don't know about your sister but I have become a hypochondriac. I'm always diagnosing myself with thing. I once got a hair bump under my arm from shaving. I cried myself to sleep while my sister rubbed my back. I was sure I had cancer. I was 13 then. Now symptoms start and I ignore them. As much aside hate to admit it, I am not a doctor and I am not capable of diagnosing myself. I regret it very much. Thanks for sharing. Dml
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
6 Jan 13
I agree with you in a way that it's better to know but at the same time if its something like cancer, I don't think I would want to know. Only because I would "feel" really worse than it might actually be just because I know I have it. I'm not sure if that makes sense but I want to live life to the fullest and not worry so much all the time, if I found out I have a major disease I would no longer be happy and be able to live my life the way I want to...
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@enelym001 (8322)
• Philippines
7 Jan 13
I absolutely agree with you. It is better to know rather than not. But I haven't been in such stage where I would push my self to go for a check up when I feel something strange in my body. Fear comes first. Sometimes I don't want to know. Aside from the expenses you're gonna pay which you might not be able to support.. it's the fear that we will feel and pity on ourselves.
However, maybe if it's a serious case that I could no longer sleep thinking about such strange thing/pain then I would definitely go for a medical check up and get treated earlier.
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@AmbiePam (85176)
• United States
10 Jan 13
Type II diabetes. Yes, it's avoidable. But sometimes we put ourselves last and don't think about it so much. My dad was recently diagnosed with Type II, but he isn't so bad that he needs insulin. If he can lose weight they told him he won't even have it anymore. So far he's lost 20 pounds. It took that to wake him up to take better care of himself. I'm glad you are getting care for yourself though. It would be scary to know you were that sick.
@savypat (20216)
• United States
7 Jan 13
How can you change if you don't know what is wrong? I am sorry this got so far away from you before you were forced to seek medical help. But i hope you were shocked enough to follow their advise. Diabetes is a long hard thing to fight, and it comes upon us when we are older, usually. Type one means you just have to live with it, I have two Grandchildren who are doing that. But type 2 means you
can control it and even cure it sometimes. Now that you know, I hope you do well and will feel much better soon. Happy New Year.
@subhojit10 (7375)
• India
6 Jan 13
Thanks a ton for sharing this discussion. Well yes u are absolutely right, prevention is better than cure. We should always have an idea about all the illness so that we can detect it at an earlier stage and without delays we can consult a doctor and get rid of it. I feel extremely bad for your health and i hope u get well soon and get victorious over diabetes.
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