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Hey all,
Don't know if this is in the wrong place but:
My name is Josh and I am a 21 year old college student at Wichita State University.
I was diagnosed on May 26th of this year. As I look back I realized that I have probably had symptoms for probably 6 months. I was frequently urinating, drinking alot, losing weight, etc. etc. etc. My mom and I went out to dinner on the 23rd. She is a nurse and noticed I was drinking ALOT. She mentioned I should probably get checked out. This resonated deeply because I had just been golfing with a good friend with diabetes and, as a result of my bathroom usage, he recommended getting tested.
As a result of these two suggestions, I made an appointment. I went to the Dr. and got tested. I went home and did some homework (I was in a summer class at the time). I was getting nervous so I went out to mow the yard. I barely got started and my Dr. called me back. He told me I was diabetic. Even though I was prepared for the diagnosis it was still extremely difficult to hear. He told me he thought I was DKA and was close to a coma and/or death and to get to the hospital immediately.
When I got to the ER, the admissions nurse tested my BG and it didn't register. She said this means it was over 700. They asked me how bad I had been feeling and I told them that I was just fine. My A1C was >14. They said it was unusual for someone that high to be feeling "normal". They found out that I wasn't DKA (thank God) and sent me to a room.
Spent the next day with a diabetic instructor who not only helped me with the logistics of diabetes but the emotional side as well. I have spent the last month and a half learning everything I could and working hard to keep my BG and diet under control. My numbers are consistently between 80-130 and I am feeling good.
Just thought I would introduce myself and thank you all in advance for your help and advice. I look forward to getting to know you all.
Josh
Don't know if this is in the wrong place but:
My name is Josh and I am a 21 year old college student at Wichita State University.
I was diagnosed on May 26th of this year. As I look back I realized that I have probably had symptoms for probably 6 months. I was frequently urinating, drinking alot, losing weight, etc. etc. etc. My mom and I went out to dinner on the 23rd. She is a nurse and noticed I was drinking ALOT. She mentioned I should probably get checked out. This resonated deeply because I had just been golfing with a good friend with diabetes and, as a result of my bathroom usage, he recommended getting tested.
As a result of these two suggestions, I made an appointment. I went to the Dr. and got tested. I went home and did some homework (I was in a summer class at the time). I was getting nervous so I went out to mow the yard. I barely got started and my Dr. called me back. He told me I was diabetic. Even though I was prepared for the diagnosis it was still extremely difficult to hear. He told me he thought I was DKA and was close to a coma and/or death and to get to the hospital immediately.
When I got to the ER, the admissions nurse tested my BG and it didn't register. She said this means it was over 700. They asked me how bad I had been feeling and I told them that I was just fine. My A1C was >14. They said it was unusual for someone that high to be feeling "normal". They found out that I wasn't DKA (thank God) and sent me to a room.
Spent the next day with a diabetic instructor who not only helped me with the logistics of diabetes but the emotional side as well. I have spent the last month and a half learning everything I could and working hard to keep my BG and diet under control. My numbers are consistently between 80-130 and I am feeling good.
Just thought I would introduce myself and thank you all in advance for your help and advice. I look forward to getting to know you all.
Josh
, and the doctor immediately had me lay down and they shot me up with insulin.
