Welcome to Diabetes Forums!
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features.
Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today!
If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please contact contact us.
|
 | | 
08-25-2007, 12:57 PM
|  | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-West
Posts: 7,119
| | | Carwy & the possibility of Diabetes
Last night, Carwy complained of being thirsty & seemed to be urinating frequently. So, I tested his blood. He had salad for dinner, so it wasn't like there was much to it. He washed his hands & I checked him.
His BG was 191. Now, this may not seem outrageous, but to me, it's a bit high.
Also, throughout the night, he got up a couple of times to go to the bathroom...
This morning, he complained again of consistent thirst, so I checked him prior to breakfast (Fasting) & he was 120.
After breakfast (approx. 3 or 4 hours later), his BG was 140. I know these levels may not seem high, but I'm still concerned given the fact that his mom's a T2, his sister is T2 & he's currently experiencing some symptoms or "warning signs" of D (frequent urination, excessive thirst).
Just wanted to share...Not sure what to make of it (if anything) just yet, but I'll be watching over him to be safe.
__________________ ALL my love, Carwy & Best wishes for a healthy new beginning! 
Saying prayers for him & all our friends, every day.
_______
"We ALL have our own opinions & beliefs...But I'd appreciate folks a he** of a lot more if they didn't belittle one another when they disagreed!!!"
______
Pumps & Meters Used:
MM506,7,8,11 & 12, Cozmo, Animas 1200 & 1250 Many
A1C: 6.4
Type I 26yrs, pumping 12
|
08-25-2007, 01:01 PM
|  | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern California
Posts: 6,849
| | Seems a bit high to me too Dewey. I hope it is just a fluke. You know the drill.  |
08-25-2007, 01:46 PM
| | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-West
Posts: 7,119
| | I'll definitely keep an eye on him. I forgot to mention in the first post, that prior to this & after all his Cancer treatments & such, he had Hemochromatosis (genetic excess of iron in the blood) & Hemosiderosis (excess iron in the blood due to transfusions). His iron levels were brought down over the course of a year through phlebotomies, which seemed to help. Currently, he goes once a month to keep the levels in range.
I wonder if something along those lines didn't possibly spur what we're seeing now. 
I will say that if he does have D, what better place to be than with folks who understand? 
__________________ ALL my love, Carwy & Best wishes for a healthy new beginning!
Saying prayers for him & all our friends, every day.
_______
"We ALL have our own opinions & beliefs...But I'd appreciate folks a he** of a lot more if they didn't belittle one another when they disagreed!!!"
______
Pumps & Meters Used:
MM506,7,8,11 & 12, Cozmo, Animas 1200 & 1250 Many
A1C: 6.4
Type I 26yrs, pumping 12
|
08-25-2007, 01:47 PM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ohio
Posts: 4,458
| | | Is this new Dewey? I tested my husband a few days in a row and he was a little high. I was bugging him to get it checked out, and it went away....everyday for a week, he was "normal", didn't even go high after a meal. I hope it isn't so, but glad he has you if it is.
__________________
"Life ain't easy. but it ain't that bad.
Sing the song that tell it,praise the man that sells it.
You're alive,you might as well be glad." 
Neil Diamond...Surviving the life
8/26/08 A1C 6.4
Cholesterol below 100
BP 114/64
Still anemic
|
08-25-2007, 02:04 PM
| | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-West
Posts: 7,119
| | Quote:
Originally Posted by Penny  Is this new Dewey? | Yes. He started complaining yesterday evening about being thirsty & having to go to the bathroom alot. I'll definitely keep an eye on him. Perhaps it is just a fluke, but if not, at least we'll be ahead of the 8-ball. 
__________________ ALL my love, Carwy & Best wishes for a healthy new beginning!
Saying prayers for him & all our friends, every day.
_______
"We ALL have our own opinions & beliefs...But I'd appreciate folks a he** of a lot more if they didn't belittle one another when they disagreed!!!"
______
Pumps & Meters Used:
MM506,7,8,11 & 12, Cozmo, Animas 1200 & 1250 Many
A1C: 6.4
Type I 26yrs, pumping 12
|
08-25-2007, 02:19 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Southern USA
Posts: 1,500
| | | Glad you're keeping such a close eye! I really hope and pray it turns out to be nothing!
__________________
~Holly~
Incorrectly dx'ed type 2 7/00 
Correctly dx'ed type 1 5/01
MDI
Lantus 2x daily & Humalog
|
08-25-2007, 02:33 PM
| | Banned
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: May 2007 Location: illinois
Posts: 3,316
| | | oh dewey...i hope it turns out to be a fluke...please keep us posted...trish |
08-25-2007, 03:08 PM
| | Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Colorado
Posts: 286
| | | ah shoot - we will cross all the fingers and toes.
Let's just hope and pray its a passing thing...
but I know you guys certainly know the drill and the journey.
__________________
Consider what will really matter at the end of your life and spend the rest of your life accordingly.
Diagnosed: T2 - 2003
MDI: Lantus / Novolog
Other Meds: Metformin /Tenormin / Lipitor
Meters: Keynote Wavesense
Last A1c - 5.6 - 08/2008
|
08-25-2007, 03:12 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento California
Posts: 2,515
| | Please let him know we are thinking and praying for him. I don't think it's diabetes, but he will always be a diabetic to me  . Gods speed car and feel well! |
08-25-2007, 04:06 PM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenessee
Posts: 1,430
| | | I don't know what diet restrictions he may have and what not, but maybe give him something with high carb in it, a high carb load, and fast, like maybe pancakes and syrup.....or a snickers bar with a coke or something like that, like I said I don't know what he eats and doesn't eat, but I would and test his blood sugar every hour for about four hours, If he does not drop into normal range, by four hours, something is not right.....
I am so sorry you all have to go thru this, but my thoughts and prayers are with you, Does he seem like he might be coming down with a sickness you know a non diabetic blood sugars can elevate to if you get sick or are getting sick......just a thought too....or maybe some of the medications he may be on is making him glucose intolerant for right now.....
Cheryl
__________________
Don't know who I want as president, but I know I don't want to live like a communist....ENOUGH SAID.....
March a1c 6.4
Pumper 522 with Humalog
|
08-25-2007, 04:12 PM
| | Senior Member | | Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 5,588
| | | I really hope he doesn't have to deal with this after all he's already been though, but as you pointed out, those numbers are definitely high. Maybe now would be a good time to go to the doctor? |
08-25-2007, 05:27 PM
| | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Mid-West
Posts: 7,119
| | | I'm going to have him e-mail his doctor. He goes down to have a CT-Scan (for the usual checkup post treatment/transplant) Wednesday, so perhaps while there, he can talk with the Oncology nurses about setting something up with his doctor.
__________________ ALL my love, Carwy & Best wishes for a healthy new beginning!
Saying prayers for him & all our friends, every day.
_______
"We ALL have our own opinions & beliefs...But I'd appreciate folks a he** of a lot more if they didn't belittle one another when they disagreed!!!"
______
Pumps & Meters Used:
MM506,7,8,11 & 12, Cozmo, Animas 1200 & 1250 Many
A1C: 6.4
Type I 26yrs, pumping 12
|
08-25-2007, 11:15 PM
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: MIdwest, USA
Posts: 1,067
| | | Dewey,
Is Carwy on any medications that could cause the hyperglycemia? |
08-25-2007, 11:19 PM
|  | Super Moderator
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Do Dah, OZ, aka Kansas
Posts: 4,527
| | | Might be something and might not. Now if he is still like this in a month I would get worried. He could be having a mild infection or something else going on. |
08-26-2007, 01:43 AM
|  | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 3,213
| | OMG Cary!! I honestly Pray that you DO NOT
have Diabetes. You've been through WAY too
much as it is. I Love Ya Dearly Bud!!
PM me any time Ya need Hun!!!!!
__________________
Type 1 for 46 yrs. %%%%%%%%%%
Dxd. Dec./1961 %%%%%%%%%%
MDI ~  %%%%%%%%%% ***CARLIE*** ~*~*~*~*~*~
*Good Luck 07-08 Sens*
~*~*~*~*~*~ ~~ ~~ %%%%%%%%%% |
| |
| Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off | | |
|  | | » Site Navigation | | Diabetesforums.com | | | Resource Directory | | | Contact Zone | | | |
