It's been quite a long journey, and I have to accept that I've been too slack to do all this. Can I vent a little about this? I'm in a state of shock, caused by my own actions, again.
It's been a month since I had to undergo a medical check-up through a government program. I've been using the government's monthly health insurance since I was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus three years ago. Typically, I undergo an HbA1c screening and blood draw every three months to monitor my progress.
In reality, I just screening it for the first two years. Of course, that's because the last time I check my HbA1c was in October 2024, when it was around 5.3%. It was very encourage because I hadn't been able to do anything without medication or insulin for a year. However, it turned out to be only a temporary remission.
In July, I began to worry about my condition. As if experiencing a severe anxiety attack, I requested a referral for a thyroid (TSH), creatinine, and HbA1c screening. I wasn't the fit woman I was five years ago, but I was facing this condition in the middle of this year. I felt anxious about having to wait a week for the results.
I returned the following week, and the doctor told me several things that shocked me. It felt like lightning had struck my entire body: I was back to being a T2M patient. It was heartbreaking and suffocating.
Fortunately, the kidney and thyroid lab results were very safe, with no elevations or decreases. The results were normal, and I would be screened again for these in three to six months. However, being diabetic again was a terrifying prospect.
Can you imagine how I was going to handle it? Of course, I left the doctor's office fill with guilt. Even wait in line at the pharmacist felt difficult, and I couldn't bring myself to say anything.
I was thinking at the time that I needed to go back to a more restrictive diet, especially regarding carbohydrates.
See you the next time hive friends!
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I love your positive vibes always turning negative situations to positive one.What is important is that you inspire people through blogging.
I can't let the negatives of the situation outweigh the positives. I just wanted to share that you don't have to be a diabetic.
Thanks for sharing it.We must choose healthy lifestyle always
I’m so sorry. My favorite Aunt has diabetes and I get scared every single day. No one deserves to have diabetes.
You’ll be fine okay? Hang in there.
I am fine but a lot has happened lately, I just wanted to share a little story. But it's okay, I'm very fine.
Keep spirit sis, I knew you did it! Keep strong as always ❤️ God with you
Thanks for the support. I hope this can be fine soon 😊
It's always heartbreaking to find out that what you have been avoiding, hoping not to resurfaces again then ends up happening, especially something like diabetes. Am sorry that you have to go through the same process you didn't want to.
Am sure you will be fine because you're a strong person @aswita
Thanks for the support. I cant forget this 😃
¡Hola Wita! 🌼 Gracias por compartir tu viaje y tus sentimientos sobre el manejo de la diabetes. Es completamente normal sentirse abrumada a veces, pero lo importante es que estás buscando respuestas y cuidando de tu salud. Me alegra saber que tus resultados de tiroides y riñones son normales. Recuerda que cada paso cuenta, y es admirable que estés dispuesta a volver a un estilo de vida más saludable. ¡Sigue adelante! Estamos aquí para apoyarte en este camino. 💪❤️
Hi Wita! 🌼 Thank you for sharing your journey and your feelings about managing diabetes. It's completely normal to feel overwhelmed at times, but the important thing is that you're looking for answers and taking care of your health. I'm glad to hear that your thyroid and kidney results are normal. Remember that every step counts, and it's admirable that you're willing to return to a healthier lifestyle. Keep going! We're here to support you on this journey. 💪❤️
This journey will be very beneficial for everyone to maintain their health so they don't get trapped in high blood sugar like me.