hospital visit - again Update #27

[Grace]

There's one more thing to ask your doctor about, glucose tablets. They can be very helpful when your blood sugar goes low. They're not a substitute for your regular meal or snack but they will get your reading up until you can get to some food. I keep some at home, in my back-pack, and at my desk at work. You don't need a prescription for them and they can be found at just about every pharmacy.

And they come in yummy flavors

[gini]

I cannot add much except to encourage you. I have a good friend who is
65 and she has had type 1 diabetes since she was a teenager. She also has two children.

I have a family member who discovered she was a diabetic when she was 29. She is now 42 and she has a child. She watches her diet but does have treats from time to time. She also keeps the glucose tablets with her and around her house, just in case.

I hope you will use some of the great support you have been offered here, if you need it. There is nothing like having someone who has the disease to discuss all of your needs or fears with - they can calm your fears.

[Scooter's Mom]

I am released to return to work on Wednesday 1/12.
I did get a prescription for Metformin, which will go to the pharmacy tomorrow.

The dr. at my family practice clinic said that she wants to see me again in 1 month. This first month she said to find an activity I enjoy (walking, biking, whatever) and do it for 10-15 minutes a day, maybe every other day... she said I may have to do it 2-3 weeks to get "comfortable" since I really don't exercise at all. When I'm feeling "comfortable" with it, increase it a few minutes. She said under no circumstance should I start out trying to do the impossible because I will not stick with it.

So... that's where I am at for now.

Thank you all so incredibly much for the support. I can't express my appreciation enough.