Guest guest Posted April 30, 2004 Report Share Posted April 30, 2004 I have chose this group for my wife, , who was just diagnosed with type 1 at 47yrs. We are so overwhelmed, but at the same time happy we finally found a great Endo down here in Houston. For the past year she has been loosing energy, getting sick during her time, headaches and fainting spells. Well the GYN at Christmas found endometrius<sp>, removed most and put her on Depo -- want's to take everything out. This should make you better (20 yr dr) Primary Dr (also a 20 yr dr) does all these test and Thyroid - puts her on .05 6 mo ago. recent test came back in range. She has been on 5 month paid medical leave (lucky). She at most weighed 115 lbs. She has been loosing 1 to 1 1/2 pounds a week for ever it seems. She drinks a min of 6 liters of water a day and eats like a horse. Friends and family say try an endocrinologist.... We did and her asst. spent 20-30 min just asking questions - then the Endo comes in. Says I'll figure out what wrong with you, but I don't think I'll be the right doctor. Full check-out, 4 or 5 vials of blood, pee, and off for x-rays. Come back in a week.... Well weighs 80lbs and a week latter is told her Ketones?!? are so high that within a week she might of been in ICU. Her Thyroid was way out of kilter and all indications of Type 1 Diabetes. She a little special case right now because she is so thin. They got her started just this week on some kind of 24hr insulin. We spent 2 hrs with a Diabetes teacher things will change. We start with a dietision/health/exercise person next week - everybody is booked up.. As for Blood Sugar, mine was 91 - 's was 558 <--- Anyway we are monitoring this and learning all we can, Then in a week get settled into a program. Got any books to suggest? I pulled this off the web last night - it's just an excerpt. " " What are the symptoms of diabetes mellitus? The early symptoms of untreated diabetes mellitus are related to elevated blood sugar levels, and loss of glucose in the urine. High amounts of glucose in the urine can cause increased urine output and lead to dehydration. Dehydration causes increased thirst and water consumption. The inability to utilize glucose energy eventually leads to weight loss despite an increase in appetite. Some untreated diabetes patients also complain of fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. Patients with diabetes are prone to developing infections of the bladder, skin, and vaginal areas. Fluctuations in blood glucose levels can lead to blurred vision. Extremely elevated glucose levels can lead to lethargy and coma (diabetic coma). " Where did these doctors go to school? This should of been suspected a long time ago! This is some scary shit. & who is in less shock than I am - been married 23 1/2 yrs, no kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2004 Report Share Posted May 1, 2004 In a message dated 4/30/2004 8:46:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time, arenot@... writes: We are so overwhelmed, but at the same time happy we finally found a great Endo down here in Houston Hi , Welcome to the group. I'm glad that has a great doctor. I know that the relationship I have with my doctors play a big role in how well I'll handle my health situations. Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2004 Report Share Posted May 1, 2004 > the relationship I have with my doctors play a big role in how well > I'll handle my health situations. I don't respond to everyone - alot of people here and one other, other board - I but I read all - and persuade to read as much as she feels up to... We hope it's not just money!!! We ain't got much and alot insurance. & T1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 2004 Report Share Posted May 1, 2004 > , I live up on Lake Livingston I live beltway and I-10 west > In order to get into the system in Galveston, the quickest was is not > by a referral but going to the ER Unfortunately, they said she still had a couple days before ICU (High Ketones?1?) > University of Texas Medical Center... and they have all of the latest > and up-to-date equipment I'm not going to give up on my sweetheart yet, But without a doubt - this is LIFE CHANGING for both of us.. I like to eat when I'm hungry, or blow a meal off so I can lose a couple... So much more to it than I think. Were guppies in a big pond of (I not sure yet!) & T1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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