For those who remember him, would appreciate some prayer for Joseph. He is in ICU. Although he has never been diagnosed with Diabetes....he was admitted with a life threatening complication of Diabetes.
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Moderator billyHill
Mar 13 '15
OMG Nona, give Joe our best. Hope he won't be in ICU long, and his recovery is fast and smooth. Diabetes is a diabolical health issue, as are most of its complications.
Moderator spectrumAU
Mar 13 '15
Best wishes for Joe's full and speedy recovery. Hope he's back chasing grandchildren soon.
DUribe
Mar 13 '15
Oh dear!... Im sorry to hear that! diabetes is something very serious and arrives like high blood pressure, without signals... I will keep him in my prayers for sure dear Nona! big hugs, you will see he will get better soon.
Jstnona
Mar 14 '15
They have him stabilized. Out of ICU. That was a scary two days. Now to get his blood sugar levels down. At least it is no longer life threatening. Thank you for your prayers and thoughts.
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Moderator spectrumAU
Mar 14 '15
That's going to restrict his cream cakes for sure.
Hope it's only Type 2, it's a lot easier to manage.
Jstnona
Mar 15 '15
My daughter took me to see Joseph last night. His restrictions will be a lot more than cake, I guess. There was some organ involvement. And insulin, with a sliding scale. He is in good humor...as usual, though. His room mate is very confused and loud... Of course Joseph is dealing with it with humor. Responding with soundboards vs. irritation.
Thank you for all your concern and prayers.
Thank you for all your concern and prayers.
The Forum post is edited by Jstnona Mar 15 '15
Moderator spectrumAU
Mar 15 '15
Oh dear, that sounds more like Type 1 which means daily injections and strict diet.
He might have to change his name to OldSkinnynUgly after that 
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Moderator billyHill
Mar 16 '15
I'm real glad he hasn't lost his sense of humor. I personally believe healing is mostly in your mind to start with ( not always the placebo effect, though). Just the fact that if you think you can, you can. If you think you won't, you won't.
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LittleStar
Mar 18 '15
Joe,I am so sorry to hear what has happened to you and so glad you are getting better.
Dear Nona a big hug and lots of love to you-I can only imagine what you were feeling as a mother!
Dear Nona a big hug and lots of love to you-I can only imagine what you were feeling as a mother!
The Forum post is edited by LittleStar Mar 18 '15
Moderator billyHill
Mar 19 '15
Glad you are OK, Joe. I went through the same thing with my mom when she got type2 out of the blue and for no apparent reason... a serious lifestyle change it is, no doubt. But you will be OK. I have faith in you.. ( and that rotten Higher Power of yours with the same sick sense of humor... LOL).
looking4friends
Mar 21 '15
Get healthy soon, Joe! Some adjustments in diet and lifestyle but you will get the hang of it in no time. Stay positive and take care.
