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.
2 Responses to “Diabetes and Insulin Shots”
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July 7th, 2007 at 12:32 am
I’m sorry…. I understand where youre coming from. I dont have diabetes yet but my mama constantly reminds me that it runs in my blood. My grandparents (both mom and dad side) have diabetes so theres a HUGE possibility that I can have it too.
About 3 years ago, I was taking insulin shots too not because of diabetes but I was being injected with Solu-Cortef (steroids) because of Henoch Schonlein Purpura, my blood sugar was shooting up because of it and I had to take the insulin shots. It went for a good 1 month, on the second week of taking it, I was doing it on my own, ako na mismo nagiinject ng insulin sa sarili ko. I’m so glad its over but the possibility is still there.
July 7th, 2007 at 12:42 am
@venice
What a relief! I still have the phobia for needles. (That’s why i quit nursing school years back. Hehehe) My sister’s the one injecting my insulin shots. Although it will only take a month or so. My doctor only wanted to normalize everything.