Jabberwocky Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 They were having a bit of a party at the time, and Im wondering if maybe he had a little too much to drink and that might have triggered an attack off...? Id love to go and ask them how hes doing, but I have all the tact of a knee in the groin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Wallace* Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Alcohol is high in sugar and potassium too that can trigger it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sTaGeWaLkEr Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Managed properly, it shouldn't cause too many problems on a day to day basis. I'm Insulin dependant and get by without too much fuss - most of the time. Hyper's and Hypo's can be managed effectively once you've recognised the difference between which one's which. Left unmonitored and poorly managed though, diabetes can cause many problems - and ultimately death. There are a number of associated conditions associated with Diabetes: Increased risk of strokes, Diabetic retinopathy (blindess) neuropathy (potential limb loss) and increased risk of heart attack. That's just off the top of my head. What I will say is that if someone doesn't actively take control of the condition, then what do they expect? Someone I know is always getting carted off in an ambulance due to his diabetes, but he eats like a pig and drinks like a fish. Why he does this, given his condition, is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sTaGeWaLkEr Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Is it true that sometimes you don't know if you have it? People can have Diabetes for up to five years without realising it. If you're in any doubt, make an appointment with your G.P. The blood tests are quite simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberwocky Posted April 20, 2008 Author Share Posted April 20, 2008 Is he overweight Stagey? My neighbour is VERY, almost painfully thin. So then, its possible to lead a "Normal" for want of a better word, active life if you manage it properly? I mean live to a ripe old age and die in bed peacefully? Or do all diabetics die of things that are ..... you know... brought on by diabetes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sTaGeWaLkEr Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 Is he overweight Stagey? My neighbour is VERY, almost painfully thin. So then, its possible to lead a "Normal" for want of a better word, active life if you manage it properly? I mean live to a ripe old age and die in bed peacefully? Or do all diabetics die of things that are ..... you know... brought on by diabetes? He's a bit overweight, but not massively. It's an assumption that all diabetics are overweight. The condition is more common in people that are overweight, but it's not exclusive. I was injecting myself yesterday while I was on the phone to my Dad. Two minutes later I was outside pressure washing the patio. I don't let it rule my life. When I first diagnosed I was scared. Very scared. But a few months on I'm relatively ok with it. It's all about taking control I guess and learning the facts. As to whether it's possible to live to a ripe old age, umm, I'm not sure. My Mum died prematurely of a stroke and was also diabetic - and in the last few weeks, I've discovered I have blood clots behind my eyes and I've had a minor stroke. So, probably not a good time to ask... What I won't do though is become a victim. I'm trying my best to get on with life as best I can. We never know how long we're here for ey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cressida Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 People can have Diabetes for up to five years without realising it. If you're in any doubt, make an appointment with your G.P. The blood tests are quite simple. I have to see her in a month so I'll ask about it did have a test a few years ago and was clear. Thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarquin Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I have type 2 diabetes.Have some good & some bad days:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilba Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I recently had a 12 day stay in hospital due to my type 2 diabetes I had something as simple as an infected spot on my back. The infection caused my blood sugars to rise to a rather high level, I needed fluids and was also put on insulin which I now will have to take for the rest of my life. What has now made me rather angry is the fact that someone in the government has in there wisdom said people with type 2 diabetes shouldn't need to check their sugar levels .It seems obvious to me that this person doesn't understand this condition and should therefore learn more before they make this type of comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally68 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 My brother died 4 years ago yesterday due to diabetic complications. He was 42. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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