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My order from last month’s Threadless Sale just arrived. Ordered 7 shirts. 4 for me, 1 for my cousin, 1 for my sister and 1 for my brother. Looking forward for another sale!

Order Summary:
1 $10.00 12 yrs Turquoise Sugar High Kids Tee
1 $10.00 Large Heather Grey Adventurer Guys Tee
1 $10.00 Large Navy And He Just Did Not Have A Clue Guys Tee
1 $10.00 Large Chocolate Hairstyle Secrets Of A Sheep Guys Tee
1 $10.00 Medium Black Homework Evidence Guys Tee
1 $10.00 Large Girly Creme The Secret Lives of Luggage Girly Tee
1 $10.00 Large Kiwi Dulces Vacaciones Guys Tee

I had another series of tests last Saturday. And I was diagnosed with Diabetes(Syndrome X.) My blood glucose went very high (about 400 mg/dl) that time so I was then confined in the hospital for 24 hours (and so) to take insulin shots. At first, acceptance is a very big issue on my part, but I need to accept the fact that it runs on my blood. My family has a history of diabetes.

*What is Diabetes?

Diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition caused by the body’s inability to break down glucose (sugars) and store them properly. When an individual’s system is unable to efficiently process glucose, it will back up in the person’s bloodstream creating multiple health problems.

Over thirty thousand individuals will be diagnosed with diabetes this year alone. It is estimated that over one hundred and twenty million individuals worldwide have diabetes. It is further estimated that approximately five million individuals have diabetes that has yet to be diagnosed. Two types of diabetes exist.

*Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 Diabetes is called Juvenile Diabetes as the onset of it begins in childhood. Children diagnosed with juvenile diabetes are insulin dependent. Insulin is the hormone that enables our body to convert the food we eat into energy which is necessary to function normally. Current research indicates that juvenile diabetes is an auto-immune disorder, similar to other disorders such as; rheumatoid arthritis or multiple sclerosis. A small percentage of individuals may also develop thyroid conditions.

*Type 2 Diabetes

Typically occurs in adults. However, new research indicates that youngsters may develop type 2 diabetes as well. Many adults with type 2 diabetes will not require daily insulin shots. Instead a healthy diet and exercise can control the diabetes. This form of diabetes typically occurs in individuals who are over the age of 40, overweight, sedentary, and have a family history of diabetes. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy, but generally disappears after childbirth.

As of now, I still don?t know which type I am categorized. My doctor advised me to continue the insulin shots (twice per day) and will have to take additional tests for further diagnosis.

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