Asking for prayer

[bear air]

Prayers sent. Hope you get good news from your translator.

[dk1677]

Prayers for you Dan

[dcorvino]

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers

[Tater]

Hoping you get great test results back Dan.

[Blowpipe Sam]

Best to catch these things early.  Sounds like you are on the right track.  We have added you to our prayers.

[Lt. Dan]

Still in hospital....
Good news is I didn't have a stroke.

1▪︎ I had very high blood pressure,
2▪︎ my triglycerides were dangerously high, and my
3▪︎ blood glucose level was very high. My A1C was 12.9.

So I'm now a diabetic. An insulin dependent diabetic. Hopefully I'll be receiving diabetic  training tomorrow morning and later tomorrow afternoon or Tuesday morning I'll be discharged.

The doctor thinks the combination of all three caused my vision anomalies.

[brewbear]

Being a diabetic is not the end of the world.  Portion control, lower carb intake, exercise,  all will help you lower your blood sugar. By lowering your A1c you will probably be fine in controlling the diabetes with pills rather than insulin.
The things to be thankful for are that it wasn't a stroke and you found out about the elevated blood sugar levels in time to do something about it and bring it under control.
Stay healthy and take care of yourself.

[splitbeing]

That's better than anticipated, Dan. #1 blood pressure was high enough to impact vision but not high enough to stroke. That could be prayers answered right there!  Thank you for the lesser of evils update, which is better than what was feared.

[Matchstickshooter]

Still in hospital....
Good news is I didn't have a stroke.

1▪︎ I had very high blood pressure,
2▪︎ my triglycerides were dangerously high, and my
3▪︎ blood glucose level was very high. My A1C was 12.9.

So I'm now a diabetic. An insulin dependent diabetic. Hopefully I'll be receiving diabetic  training tomorrow morning and later tomorrow afternoon or Tuesday morning I'll be discharged.

The doctor thinks the combination of all three caused my vision anomalies.

 My first M-I-L had diabetes and was overweight.
She had to give herself the needle.
She didn't like that one bit and brought her weight down enough to go on a pill...no more needles.
 

[Struckat]

Good to hear not a stroke.

Now you will have a new set of rules to follow.

[airgunaut]

Still in hospital....
Good news is I didn't have a stroke.

1▪︎ I had very high blood pressure,
2▪︎ my triglycerides were dangerously high, and my
3▪︎ blood glucose level was very high. My A1C was 12.9.

So I'm now a diabetic. An insulin dependent diabetic. Hopefully I'll be receiving diabetic  training tomorrow morning and later tomorrow afternoon or Tuesday morning I'll be discharged.

The doctor thinks the combination of all three caused my vision anomalies.

That trio is called metabolic syndrome, if I remember correctly. All bad stuff, but at least you found out what was going on and it was not a stroke.

An a1c of 12.9 is very high, but is it too far gone to make drastic changes to diet, to avoid going on insulin? This is worth asking the doctor--or several doctors.

You'll probably be told to reduce carbs (especially refined carbs), saturated fats, sodium, possibly calories in general. More fiber, too. Unless you already exercise a lot, "they" will encourage that as well.

Good luck with the next steps!

[Lt. Dan]

Still in hospital....
Good news is I didn't have a stroke.

1▪︎ I had very high blood pressure,
2▪︎ my triglycerides were dangerously high, and my
3▪︎ blood glucose level was very high. My A1C was 12.9.

So I'm now a diabetic. An insulin dependent diabetic. Hopefully I'll be receiving diabetic  training tomorrow morning and later tomorrow afternoon or Tuesday morning I'll be discharged.

The doctor thinks the combination of all three caused my vision anomalies.

That trio is called metabolic syndrome, if I remember correctly. All bad stuff, but at least you found out what was going on and it was not a stroke.

An a1c of 12.9 is very high, but is it too far gone to make drastic changes to diet, to avoid going on insulin? This is worth asking the doctor--or several doctors.

You'll probably be told to reduce carbs (especially refined carbs), saturated fats, sodium, possibly calories in general. More fiber, too. Unless you already exercise a lot, "they" will encourage that as well.

Good luck with the next steps!

Yeah, I  asked the doctor and there is a good chance that with diet and exercise that after I get my numbers under control I  may be able to come off insulin and manage with metFORMIN.

[Lt. Dan]

Thanks guys for the encouragement.   Deep down I think I knew by the other symptoms but I was denial.  I am definitely blessed.

[Xraycer]

While it's not the best of prognosis, it's certainly better than a stroke. Glad to hear!

[Hoosier Daddy]

That is relatively good news Dan!
  Tunnel vision was one of my first signs when my B.P. was sky-rocketing and I wondered if it was worth mentioning.

Glad they found your issue and can now get it under control.

[Madd Hatter]

Remember Dan, drink lots and lots of water. The high BP has put a hurt on your kidneys. Kidneys don't come back. Try and stay away from caffeine. It's a diuretic and that's not good. Did the high BP do any damage to your eyes?

[Blowpipe Sam]

That's not too bad given the possibilities Dan.  I wondered when you described your symptoms.  My BIL had a similar incident several years ago and was diagnosed diabetic.  He says the dietary restrictions are not too onerous and with modern treatment options he is still very mobile.  Good luck! Good health! God bless!