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11-09-2006, 03:00 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Miami, Fl
Posts: 3,113
| | | The uncle again.... maybe not for too long ;(
I know I have shared some stories abou tmy uncle that is a T2 and all his troubles. He has had a few toes cut off and he has always been in denial. He had a stroke and ended up in the hospital. 2 weeks ago. He was recovering abit and was ready to be sent to rehab. He was sent back and is now on life support. To all my fellow diabetics T1 and T2s... PLEASE take care of yourselves as much as you can.
__________________ T1- 24 yrs MM-715 (6/05)
A1C :
3/08- 6.2
11/07 7.3 |
11-09-2006, 03:07 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cincinnati, OH
Posts: 8,209
| | | Sorry to hear that Cinnabon. I hope it turns out better for him. If you need anything, you know how to get ahold of me.
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●Type 1 diabetic for 25 years (11 months old)
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~IR 1000 (Dec. 2002-Jan. 2005)
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11-09-2006, 03:21 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arkansas
Posts: 630
| | | I'll put him in my prayers...Sorry to hear about his condition...
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Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
{{{HUGS}}},
LINDA
DX Type 1 - June 16, 2006
A1c - 14.2 6/06
A1c - 6.5 2/07
Lantus 20 u a.m. / 8 u p.m.
Novalog 1 u for 30 carbs
+ sliding scale b4 meals
Symlin 20u b4 meals
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11-09-2006, 03:30 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: NC
Posts: 6,923
| | | Mars, I feel your pain, hun. My uncle is also type2, has had a stroke and is an alcoholic. I will pray for your uncle and your family. {{{HUGS !!}}}
__________________  Rest In Peace Jack- 5/1/08. You may be gone from us but you will never be forgotten. Our love goes with you. |
11-09-2006, 04:46 PM
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I am a: Parent | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: FL
Posts: 1,910
| | | Praying for your uncle...
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Praying for a speedy and perfect road to health for Carwy...and that he beats this FOREVER...with a long and healthy and happy life!!!
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11-09-2006, 05:27 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Miami, Fl
Posts: 3,113
| | | thank U fam. This man has NEVER taken care of himself. He has cirrhosis, as well. He took his pills when he decided to and then put on insulin and nothing. Years of denial.
__________________ T1- 24 yrs MM-715 (6/05)
A1C :
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11/07 7.3 |
11-09-2006, 05:40 PM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ohio
Posts: 4,247
| | | Mars, I sure wish you didn't have to deal with this. I very happy that you haven't followed your uncles example.
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Some people
No matter how old they get
Never lose their beauty-
They merely move it from their
Faces into their hearts
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All my forum friends are beautiful
9/25/07 A1C 6.0 
3/20/08 A1C 7.4
Cholesteral below 100
BP 114/64
Still anemic
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11-09-2006, 11:52 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA
Posts: 2,573
| | | So sorry to hear about your uncle Cinnabon!! I'll be keepin y'all in my thoughts and prayers! *hugz*
__________________ Age: 43
Type 2 - Dx'd 08.16.05
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[ A1c ]
6.9 - 01/07
6.0 - 05/07
5.9 - 09/07
6.4 - 3/08  
[ Meter ]
UltraSmart/Ultra2/Contour
[ Meds ]
Metformin 1000mg 2x, Novolin N 20u 2x, Novolin R 1:10
Lisinopril 20mg 1x, Lovastatin 40mg 1x, Aspirin 81mg 1x, Albuterol as needed
[ Other Conditions ]
Coccidioidomycosis aka Valley Fever Dx'd 1.17.94
- Asthma
- Chronic Bronchitis
Hypertention
Hyperlipidemia
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11-10-2006, 12:58 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kent, WA USA
Posts: 2,592
| | | I'm sorry to hear about your uncle. He sounds a lot like my dad's side of the family. All T2s and don't do a darn thing except sit on NPH and then wonder why, when they are getting limbs amputated, the insulin isn't working... Grrr.
Prayers and hugs to you and yours! |
11-10-2006, 07:59 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 4,499
| | | It saddens me that your uncle didn't take care of himself and is paying the consequences for it. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Karen |
11-10-2006, 08:36 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 6,226
| | | Hi Cin...I am so sorry about your Uncle. I also had an Uncle that went down the same path as yours. He never did accept his diabetes and he drank. He did however make me (and others) accutely aware that we needed to take care of our diabetes. Thank you for sharing your story.
My thoughts and prayers are with your Uncle. |
11-10-2006, 08:47 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Miami, Fl
Posts: 3,113
| | | Thank U all!!
Today he is still "stable". They are attempting to get him off the ventilator (sp)
It really is sad. When the family would encourage him to take care of his Diabetes, he would shrug us off. Amazing how his BS was ALWAYS at 140, according to him. We never believed this.
__________________ T1- 24 yrs MM-715 (6/05)
A1C :
3/08- 6.2
11/07 7.3 |
11-17-2006, 08:59 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Miami, Fl
Posts: 3,113
| | | Well his kidneys failed. He was already put thru dialysis. He is uncontience. This just went from bad to worst.Its like all the complications fell one right after another in a matter of a month.
I can not stress how much I beg you all to please take care of their Diabetes. He has had T2 for less than 13 yrs.
__________________ T1- 24 yrs MM-715 (6/05)
A1C :
3/08- 6.2
11/07 7.3 |
11-18-2006, 07:57 AM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: CT
Posts: 4,588
| | | I'm so sorry Cinn... It's never easy to see someone you care about go through something like this. It certainly does give us all a wake up call on what this disease can do.
We'll be thinking of you and your Uncle and hoping for the best.
__________________ I’ve faced myself
To cross out what I’ve become
Erase myself
And let go of what I’ve done
Put to rest
What you thought of me
Well I cleaned this slate
With the hands
Of uncertainty
So let mercy come
And wash away
What I’ve done
I’ve faced myself
To cross out what I’ve become
Erase myself
And let go of what I’ve done
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11-18-2006, 08:43 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA
Posts: 2,573
| | | I'm so sorry Cinnabon!! *hugz* Keeping y'all in my prayers!
__________________ Age: 43
Type 2 - Dx'd 08.16.05
•••
[ A1c ]
6.9 - 01/07
6.0 - 05/07
5.9 - 09/07
6.4 - 3/08
[ Meter ]
UltraSmart/Ultra2/Contour
[ Meds ]
Metformin 1000mg 2x, Novolin N 20u 2x, Novolin R 1:10
Lisinopril 20mg 1x, Lovastatin 40mg 1x, Aspirin 81mg 1x, Albuterol as needed
[ Other Conditions ]
Coccidioidomycosis aka Valley Fever Dx'd 1.17.94
- Asthma
- Chronic Bronchitis
Hypertention
Hyperlipidemia
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