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Post by Honeysmom on May 11, 2004 19:31:17 GMT -5
I don't know why my DH is such a baby and a procrastenator about the doctor, but he is, and if I understand correctly I am not the only one with this problem. He is not listening to me so I told him I am posting this and he is forced to read all the replies or I will read them to him at a really awful time.  Here is the problem. My DH is slightly overweight, but his weight fluctuates 10 lbs either way from day to day. I used to think it was a result of crash dieting for HS wrestling, but now I wonder. The next problem is that he is going potty at LEAST 10 time during his workday. He drinks like 7 or 8 glasses of water between his meals not to mention a 1/2 gallon of milk (at least) a day. (no wonder he has to go potty I guess  ) Last is that he has to fall asleep and is very groggy right after he eats. Especially on nights like tonight when he had 2 Hostess cupcakes after supper. IMHO, he needs to have a diabetes screening done. He says I am a worry-wart. I know I can count on you ladies and gentelmen to give us some honest opinions here so give it to us..... ;D Becky |
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Post by aimee30 on May 11, 2004 19:43:08 GMT -5
They all sound like classic symptoms. I too have been having quite a few of them lately. I had my MIL check mine with her glucometer this weekend. Two hours after eating it was 134. From what I understand anything over 120 is considered diabetic? Not quite sure on that. Guess I need to go in and have a test done after fasting Does he have any other symptoms? Like sores that don't heal quickly/properly? I know it sounds gross, but is his urine clear? I was also told that you can get dark spots that look like bruises that don't go away. I have one, but not so sure if that is a true sign. You also bruise really easily. I know I can't say much (cause I need to go in too), but I do think he should at least look into it. From what I understand, if it's found early enough, they can try to control it with diet. If you don't follow the diet then you can go on to use pills and eventually insulin shots. My mom wouldn't watch her diet and is now on insulin shots. Not a very great way to live. Jerry, please go in and get checked! |
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Post by Amsmom on May 11, 2004 20:11:38 GMT -5
Aimee is right about the classic symptoms. The sores, however, are not early signs and would probably not show up at this point. C'mon Honeysdad, diabetes is best treated if caught early. If we are wrong, then at least you will know you have a clean bill of health. |
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Post by Linda on May 11, 2004 20:12:34 GMT -5
Becky,your husband needs to go in and get checked..sounds classic to me too.Make an appointment for him if you have to.
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Post by finnmom on May 11, 2004 22:54:00 GMT -5
Becky  Other´s are right, he should get his basic health-sheck done...BP, Blood´s sugar or atleast urin sugar(it´s really easy and quick way to sheck it out) I would deffentely sheck for thyroid? level too, that loosing and cathering weight from day to day sound´s not nice at all. Honeysdad now just "take the bull of the horn´s" and get yourself to the doctor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Marja |
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Post by ohmama on May 11, 2004 23:01:24 GMT -5
Jerry,
See all the people who care about you! A big guy like you doesn't have to be afraid of a little test. You can do it!! Just think how happy you will make your sweet wife.
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Post by rosyred45 on May 12, 2004 5:00:28 GMT -5
OK JERRY.....I am DEATHLY AFRAID OF DENTISTS BUT Guess what I get to do today.......make an appointment with an oral surgeon... If I'da taken better care of my self, I wouldn't be growing a grapfruit outta my cheek right now.....sooooooo hopefully I can get in this morning before I go back to work this after noon. If I can do it you can do it.
As far as the sugar goes, I actually need to get myself checked her soon, as it runs in my family.
HERE"S THE DEAL>>>>I go get my teeth ripped out, you go to the doctor's to get checked. Honest injun I'll keep you updated as to what happens with me. If I can get teeth pulled then go to work with 30 kids a couple hours later, you can go do what ya gotta.
PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE with sugar, honey and ice tea on top ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Kaiti
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Post by Honeysmom on May 12, 2004 6:40:51 GMT -5
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!! I knew I could count on you to help me out on this. I read all the responses to him this morning as he ate breakfast and he said that he better go b/c everyone sounds friendly now, but if he doesn't listened to 7 wifes and mothers he may never hear the end of it!! I also managed to throw in a little of that "do it for us" guilt, so he asked if I'd call the doctor for him and set up an appt. Thanks again, you guys are so great!! Becky |
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Post by rosyred45 on May 12, 2004 8:41:08 GMT -5
OK, Jerry I'm updating you..... called the oral surgeon about 10 minutes ago. They told me the soonest they could see me would be the 27th  So I asked her what I should do with the softball coming out of my cheek until then....  I have to wait and call tomorrow morning at 9 to see if they have any cancellations. Hopefully they do for Thrusday because I have to chaparone a science trip for Mikey on Friday.... How's your end holding up dear? Kaiti Becky, make sure he's on it without any excuses  |
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Post by vickilyn32 on May 12, 2004 8:51:49 GMT -5
I am so glad to hear that he is going to the doc. Our DHs need to realize that we need them to stay healthy so we can keep them around for a looooooong time. The best way to do that is to take care of little things before they become big things.
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Post by finnmom on May 12, 2004 9:01:49 GMT -5
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!! I knew I could count on you to help me out on this. I read all the responses to him this morning as he ate breakfast and he said that he better go b/c everyone sounds friendly now, but if he doesn't listened to 7 wifes and mothers he may never hear the end of it!! Jerry, you´re a wice man ;D Got it right from the first 7 reply´s ;D Good going, I´ll keep my finger´s cross for you!!! Marja |
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