Wow, it's been forever since I stopped by this forum, sincere apologies to all. I logged in today and found a few private messages over a year old asking how I'm doing. For those of you that have been around a while, and remember me going into the hospital in 2016, all is well. Long story short for anyone that doesn't know, and this is a shout out to those that may have the same symptoms, in the late part of 2015 I started having to use the restroom (number 1) very frequently, and, my mouth was always dry. I suspected diabetes, but, I let it go for about 2 months and it got progressively worse, to the point that I was urinating every 45 minutes and drinking insane amounts of anything I could get my hands on, and NOTHING quenching my thirst. I ended up going to the doctor. My blood sugar was 604 and my Ha1c was 15. The doc told me right there in his office that if I was to drop dead right there it wouldn't be a surprise. So, he sent me to the hospital where I spent the next 2 weeks under constant supervision. We're now 2 and a half years removed. The amount of insulin I take now is very low and my Ha1c has recently been clocked at 6.6, which is pretty much normal. It does come with a price though, I've had to cut out all my favorite stuff, but, hey, it's better than dying at 50 years old, right? Doc says if I can drop another 60lbs or so I may not need the insulin anymore. I openly admit, I haven't done much in the weight loss department, but, my weight is not from garbage food anymore, just from over eating and not getting enough exercise, both of which are probably just as bad as eating the garbage. I can also report that after 35 years sucking on Marlboro's that day I entered the hospital in Feb of 2106 was the last time I had a cigarette. I'm pulling up on 2 years and 7 months. Don't miss it at all.
Anyway, if you see any of those symptoms in yourself, get to the doctor before it gets too far gone, and follow their instructions.
Hope all is well with all of you guys and gals here. I keep in touch with Diane Hoppe on a fairly regular basis over on Facebook. I'll try to do better about coming in here. For what it's worth, I haven't even seen a poo table in over a year. I doubt I could even miscue the right way.
Talk at ya!
MULLY
Here's a before/after pic. The before pic was the day I was admitted into the hospital. The after was a few weeks back at the dentist. I feel so much better.
Anyway, if you see any of those symptoms in yourself, get to the doctor before it gets too far gone, and follow their instructions.
Hope all is well with all of you guys and gals here. I keep in touch with Diane Hoppe on a fairly regular basis over on Facebook. I'll try to do better about coming in here. For what it's worth, I haven't even seen a poo table in over a year. I doubt I could even miscue the right way.
Talk at ya!
MULLY
Here's a before/after pic. The before pic was the day I was admitted into the hospital. The after was a few weeks back at the dentist. I feel so much better.
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