Many people have had very serious personal experiences with life encounters but my personal experience is about how I first found out I had diabetes. Many people have more than one or two personal experience in their lives. First, I want to tell you how I felt when I first figured out I had diabetes. It was very terrifying. At that moment I really thought I was going to die in the hospital. It all started when my cousin noticed I was losing weight really fast and I was using the bathroom and drinking gallons of water every day. My mom also noticed to but she wasn’t concerned. So the following week I lost about 80 pounds and I was like what’s really going on. My mom took me to the hospital. The doctor had drawn blood and made me urine in a little cup. After the tests came back, the doctor came back in tears and my mom asked what’s wrong. He said …show more content…
That medicine helps clear out the sugar in my body and keep my blood sugar at the right level. I have Type 1 and that’s the most dangerous type to have. Also I have to check my sugar every breakfast, lunch, dinner. My mom helps me from time to time. I really appreciate her for the support that she gives me. I also have to take an insulin shot in the morning before breakfast and before dinner. This medicine really helps me when I don’t feel well. So now when I take my medicine am gaining my pounds back. Now my sugar is in the right level because I to play sports like basketball and baseball. The sports I play include a lot of running and that helps my body. Also, when my sugar is low I have to eat peanuts or drink orange juice. When my sugar is low my skin get really soft, so if I touch anything sharp I will cut my skin open ,and it really hard for diabetics to heal . As diabetics are blood runs slower than regular people, that’s why our wounds heal slowly, and also our skin is rougher than regular people, but we still can get hurt
Insulin is responsible for allowing glucose to enter the cells (Type 1 Diabetes: Diseases and Conditions). Without insulin, cells are not able to take in the necessary glucose. This usually occurs when the body’s immune system begins to destroy the insulin-producing islet cells in the pancreas. Linked to a strong genetic prevalence and also to exposure to certain viruses. Slow-healing sores, especially in the lower extremities, may be present due to a lack of ability to fight infections (Type 2 Diabetes: Diseases and Conditions).
Diabetic wounds result from uncontrolled blood sugar that causes nerve and circulatory damage (Kifer, 2012). Diabetic ulcers usually found at the bottom of the foot and take the shape of a circular. The assessment of the diabetic foot is very significant. It plays major roles in preventing foot ulcers by
When I think about the moments leading up to my diagnosis I remember feeling weak, confused, shaky and sleepy. I did not notice that I had began sleeping throughout the day. My body was craving soft drinks like soda and juice but not food. Days would go by and I eventually fell into a deep slumber that I found myself only waking up from to use the bathroom. I knew something was wrong and that if I did not get to a hospital it would get worse. Nothing could have prepared me for the life changing diagnosis I would receive.
Something as simple as taking a walk around the facility can prove to be a battle with patient X. From the day I met patient X it was noticeable that she was lacking her memory. Patient X could no longer tell me her name and everyday it would be different struggle, but for that day it was getting her out of bed to take a walk. From the moment I walked in and introduced myself, patient X could not provide me with her name. Patient X constantly asked if I was her baby, and when dealing with an Alzheimer patient, it’s always best to go along with what that patient is saying. As I got patient X up and out of bed, she started to become violent and resistant. Patient X took forty-five minutes to simply get out of bed and dressed, and that was the very beginning of the battle that would consist all day.
I am an undocumented student at UC Davis. When I am asked a simple question such as, "describe your personal experiences", I ask myself: Where do I begin?
Don’t ask me how I feel, I’m not going to tell you. Talking about it makes it worse. When I explain my pain, I have to think about it. Ignore it; maybe it will go away. I dwell on my fears of what may happen. I don’t want to pass that fear on to you. You don’t see it as I do. It’s not your body; it’s not your life. I don’t tell you because I don’t want you to be afraid for me. I can deal with it. I’ll be OK. I don’t tell you because I know that my words are inadequate. I can’t express what it is, yet I do want you to know (even if you can’t exactly feel it). I want to let you in to my world. I want you to know how different my life is from yours, even though it looks much the same. I’m not scarred or crippled. You can’t pick me out in a crowd. To you, I’m just another classmate, another student, another stranger on the street.
A long-term health condition can also be referred to as a ‘chronic illness’ and it can be used to define recurring conditions such as asthma, arthritis, and diabetes.
At age eight I thought I would be an astronaut, at age 10 I wanted to be a professional lacrosse player, and at age 12 I considered being a professional fisherman to be living the dream. However, as I grew, and matured I realized I could do so much more when I grew up. As the time gets closer and closer to deciding what I want to do in life, I seem to be setting my eyes on medicine, in particular managing athletics as a Type 1 Diabetic. As a Type 1 Diabetic and an athlete, I struggle to keep my blood sugar in range to be able to compete at my full potential, and I am not the only one in my community who faces this problem. It also doesn’t help the matter that I happen to compete in one of the most physically demanding sports known to man
Medicine plays significant role to balance the sugar level, so it is important to have your medicine prescribed by endocrinologist daily at same time without fail.
Advise polly that these oral anti-diabetics do not work by themselves, it acts as an aid to lower blood sugar levels in combination of improving good lifestyle habits such as adding exercise and eating healthy foods especially the ones with low glycemic index. Spratto & Woods (2006, p.512)
At the age of twelve, I was diagnosed with Type One Diabetes. I remember the whole event of my diagnosis. At first, I thought that it was fun to have, because I had no understanding of what diabetes meant. People found out at school, and It gave me a lot of attention. As time progressed, I realized that I would have to eventually give myself shots. It gave me a wake up call. I eventually figured out that I would not be able to get rid of diabetes, because it is permanent. It was not a game, it was real life. I couldn't just turn off the video game and have it be done. Diabetes caused me to grow up really fast compared to most of my friends. I gave myself my first shot at the age of 12 and a half. I had to test my own blood sugar four times
This consists of damage to my heart and blood vessels, eye damage, and foot and skin damage (Mayo, 2014). Diabetes leads to heart disease because high blood sugars over a long period of time are very damaging to the body’s cells and nerves (Mayo, 2014). Another complication of diabetes is neuropathy, which is a sensation of tingling, numbness, and burning in the fingers and toes. This damage occurs because excess sugar in the walls of blood vessels can injure the vessels and cause them to break down (Mayo, 2014).
Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic health condition in which the level of glucose in the blood is higher than usual. Type 1 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not create enough insulin and type 2 diabetes occurs when insulin is produced, but is not adequate in lowering blood glucose levels or there is resistance to the insulin (Edwards, 2007, p. 9). Diabetes mellitus is the leading cause of end-stage kidney disease, foot and leg amputations, and new cases of blindness in the United States (Ignatavicius & Workman, 2010, p. 1465-66). People with type 1 diabetes are required to take insulin to manage their glucose levels. People with type 2 diabetes are usually prescribed oral medications such as sulfonylurea agents, meglitinide analogues, or biguanides to help control their glucose levels. Twenty to 30% of people with type 2 diabetes require insulin therapy as well (Ignatavicius & Workman, 2010, p. 1471). In addition to medication therapy, diet and weight control can help manage both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Because diabetes mellitus can cause such severe complications, it is important that people with diabetes understand the importance of certain health and lifestyle choices, such as their diet and weight to manage their disease. Patients with diabetes mellitus should pay special attention to the amount of carbohydrates, protein, fat, and minerals that are included in their diet. Monitoring these components of their diet, along with weight management, can help control their diabetes mellitus.
A family friend, Rose Widmer, came over as my mom and dad were getting ready to leave. She would be staying with us because it looked like they would not be coming home that night. As Kelly and I were eating our supper, my mom came into the kitchen and sat down beside me. She explained to us that our dad was very sick, and that he was having trouble with his brain. She used the term "brain abscess." She said that this is what the doctors speculated was wrong with him, but they needed to go to Fort Wayne to take precautions.
You will realize that whenever you sleep, your insulin level is neither high nor low. When you get up but fail to eat breakfast, your insulin levels might fall. If you eat lunch, it can rise sharply and then can drop again. This continual rise and fall can lead to insulin resistance which can lead to type 2 diabetes. This is the reason why you should take breakfast every morning.