I've just spoilt my husband's day

@JudyEv (382412)
Rockingham, Australia
December 28, 2018 6:19pm CST
I know I am very lucky healthwise. I guess I have good genes. My father died at 86 from a massive infection and my mother died at 104. However my brother died at 79 so who knows what’s in store for any of us? I don’t take any tablets and have no real health issues apart from a dodgy back but even that doesn’t give me chronic pain. Whenever I have to fill in a new form at some health department I tick ‘no, no, no’ in all the ‘do you have…’ boxes. Vince has Type 2 diabetes and a minor heart condition and takes a number of pills each day. I’ve been really thirsty at night lately and haven’t been holding back on the sweet foods over Christmas so today I got Vince to take my sugar levels when he did his. He also took my blood pressure which was low for me (according to Vince) 105 over, I think, 42. The blood sugar level numbers may not mean much to some of you but his was 9.2. He tries to keep it under 10 but 9.2 is getting up there. But the part that had Vince muttering in disgust was my blood sugar level which was 5. I think I just spoilt his day. Photo of us on our wedding day.
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (86829)
• United States
29 Dec 18
Good genes are important, and so are bad ones. I had my first colonoscopy at 40 because of the family history of colon cancer. Glad you're okay, and I can understand your husband's disdain for your ability to eat sweets. It's like those people who can inhale an entire all-you-can-eat buffet and lose weight, while if I say the word "chocolate" I gain six pounds.
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (86829)
• United States
29 Dec 18
@JohnRoberts -- or Elvis Costello's Blood and Chocolate.
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
29 Dec 18
I guess you can't listen to Hot Chocolate.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec 18
Vince and his siblings have regular colonoscopies too. I can put on weight easily enough but it's good to know my sugar levels are good.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (153529)
• India
29 Dec 18
Your BP seems odd. Never heard of 105/42 which according to me is very low. Don't you feel dizzy? You are made for each other and that photo proves it.
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (74987)
• United States
29 Dec 18
@JudyEv my blood pressure was very low as a teen and young adult. I remember going to a new doctor and her asking me if I was okay and I said yes I was fine why. She said my blood pressure was so low I should be fainting. I did use to faint often but I felt fine that day.
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Always smiling
@allknowing (153529)
• India
29 Dec 18
@JudyEv 120/80 is what we consider here as ideal
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec 18
Vince thought it was pretty low but not for me - whatever that means. I think it is naturally in this range.
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Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
29 Dec 18
What a beautiful photo!! :) I'm glad you are in good health.
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Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
29 Dec 18
@JudyEv Yes, that's such a blessing!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec 18
I am really lucky not to have serious issues.
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RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (98072)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
29 Dec 18
Lovely photo. I am also like the Energizer Bunny I take my lickings but keep on ticking. No health problems and not pill taking. I usually do not add any extra sugar to even tea but lately, I have had a craving for some cake. My blood pressure has always been low and when I have ever had to have my blood drawn the doctor has always had to smack my arm to get a vein popping up. I thank the Lord each day for my health.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Jan 19
It is a great blessing isn't it but quite easy to take for granted. Then I read of some of the issues other people have to contend with and remember to be thankful.
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (127165)
• United States
29 Dec 18
You are in great health. If he has diabetes, then it makes sense that his sugar levels could be high.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec 18
The thing is to not let his levels get any higher. Probably Christmas eating hasn't helped.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Jan 19
@playertwo There are plenty of sugary temptations over Christmas.
John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
29 Dec 18
Knock on wood for you.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec 18
Exactly and I don't take it for granted either.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117265)
• El Paso, Texas
29 Dec 18
I think you'll be around long after some of the rest of us have departed and started haunting various mylot members
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (117265)
• El Paso, Texas
2 Jan 19
I agree @JudyEv even at 95 most elders are dependent on younger folks to lend a hand in just about every part of their lives, I don't think I'd like that.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Jan 19
I certainly hope I'm not still around at 104. There isn't much fun to be had at that age.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
29 Dec 18
I hope I got the longevity of my granny who still living at the age of 100. It is nice that you keep yourself fit.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (141905)
• Philippines
6 Jan 19
@JudyEv I hope they don't experience serious health condition.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Jan 19
100 is a good age. More and more people are now living well into their 90s.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Jan 19
@Shavkat It is not much fun being old if you are not reasonably well.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
29 Dec 18
I am like you, I take no pills, I have no health problems and from my mom side I should have good genes. I have low blood pressure but 105/42 is too low, this is something you should check with your doctor.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (502729)
• Italy
2 Jan 19
@JudyEv Do it, because 42 is really too low and dangerous.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Jan 19
Maybe I just remembered the figures wrongly. I'll take it again when I get back home.
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
29 Dec 18
That’s a wonderful photo and you both look wonderful. Glad to hear you are so healthy. Pardon my ignorance, but what is a doggy back?
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DianneN
@DianneN (254926)
• United States
1 Jan 19
@JudyEv Thanks for the explanation! I thought you had a hunchback!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Jan 19
It's a dodgy back not that it matters. I just meant that my back plays up from time to time and it hurts to bend or twist. Luckily it usually goes back to normal after a day or two of rest and being careful.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
29 Dec 18
I'm glad you're in good health and sorry you spoiled his day with your fantastic numbers.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Jan 19
We have the same lifestyle but I seem to have the better genes.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (323168)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
2 Jan 19
Susan
@HazySue (39265)
• Gouverneur, New York
29 Dec 18
Lucky you. You seem in perfect health. I am glad to hear it.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Jan 19
I sometimes wish my back was a bit stronger but apart from that I'm very lucky.
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Susan
@HazySue (39265)
• Gouverneur, New York
2 Jan 19
Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
29 Dec 18
9.2 for an A1C level is quite high, if that's what this number is. A normal blood glucose level I think is somewhere between 4-6. Any number 6.4 or above is considered diabetes. What a lovely photo, of you and Vince:)
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec 18
He used to be able to keep it down around 8 but I guess over Christmas his eating habits haven't been so well controlled.
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
29 Dec 18
@JudyEv This time of the year is risky, for most diabetics. Everywhere we go, there's candy and desserts being served.
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
30 Dec 18
@playertwo My mother use to remedy this, she'd take a small spoonful of each one! lol
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Carmila Putri
@KOLAMsegaran1 (4137)
• Bekasi, Indonesia
29 Dec 18
I think you two are a matching couple
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec 18
Thank you. We're both lucky really.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Jan 19
@KOLAMsegaran1 I guess most people look happy in their wedding photos. But we are still happy.
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Carmila Putri
@KOLAMsegaran1 (4137)
• Bekasi, Indonesia
29 Dec 18
@JudyEv that's right, and I'm jealous of what you have now. you two, look very loving
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snowy
@snowy22315 (209108)
• United States
29 Dec 18
I am the same way at the doc..although I do take BP pills, I don't have any other health issues. My blood sugar is always very stable as well.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Jan 19
There are a lot of older people with Type 2 diabetes.
Morley Hunt
@Morleyhunt (21741)
• Canada
29 Dec 18
Luckily my husband and I are both healthy. The only pills that are normally found in our house is a painkiller for the occasional headache.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Jan 19
We have pain-killers too. Vince has quite a few tablets but luckily some are more preventative than curative.
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Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
29 Dec 18
You are very lucky to be in such great health. It is something i took for granted bu5 not anymore. Beautiful picture.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Jan 19
Yes, we are lucky. Some people have a lot of issues at my age.
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Laurel (L_B)
@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
2 Jan 19
@JudyEv so true.
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Darcy Nemo
@YrNemo (20254)
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29 Dec 18
And here I was worried that you might get diabetes . That is a very beautiful photo. You two are so blessed.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec 18
That's what suddenly struck me - being so thirsty. I don't know why it should be. Thanks for the kind words.
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Darcy Nemo
@YrNemo (20254)
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Courage7
@Courage7 (19626)
• United States
29 Dec 18
What a lovely photo you have shared with us Judy thank you. Ah youth!! You both are in reasonable health so important. I hope it continues for you.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Jan 19
Thanks. We're very lucky - much luckier than many.
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Abby
@a_jerobon (2317)
• Eldoret, Kenya
29 Dec 18
Wow! That photo looks great. You two are a great couple.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Dec 18
Thanks for the kind words. We've been married 47 years now.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382412)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Jan 19
@playertwo We've had our ups and downs but at least we'll still together and happy.
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