Another big blow

I have to sadly announce that I have experienced another consequence of Iron overload...

For a last few days I had been experiencing frequent thirst and dry mouth. I had felt the same several times before and got my Blood Glucose checked which always came out normal and I was just simply dehydrated.

So, this time I again got my Blood glucose checked just to be on the safe side and was expecting the usual result, but.... alas! it finally happened... The Gluco-meter was showing off in BIG FONT "HI" and Ketones flashing above; which when checked in the reference guide was >500mg/dl

My doctor advised me to get the Fasting levels checked in the morning which came out 344mg/dl which was quite an improvement in my opinion but not satisfying enough for my doctor. He then referred me to a diabetic specialist who was constantly insisting me to start on Insulin which I refused to start without trying the pills first.

Well, he eventually gave in and put me on Getryl (Glimepiride) 3mg for a week and said if this doesn't work then it's Insulin for sure.

Well, there was nothing much I could do. I just wanted to keep out another needle prick out of my life. Well, I've got six days to go to make the best of these pills and stay on them after the evaluation period and avoid another daily prick for the rest of my life. If not, then there's nothing else I can do about it

Hi Sajid
I really feel for you. As if it wasn`t enough to watch iron in the diet you will have to watch your sugary stuff too. Please start drinking a glass of karela(bitter gourd) juice. I have heard it really helps to control the sugar levels.Praying for you, be positive  inshallah you will be able to avoid needles.
take care
maha

Hi,

Yeah, I know about this classical remedy. I've been taking Bitter Gourd with starch drained boiled rice since yesterday

Thanks for your prayers. I need all I can get

Sajid,

I'm so so sorry to hear about your development of diabetes. I really feel your pain. I mean, as though desferal injections are not enough!! oh my goodness, i really feel like crying. Why do these things happen? haven't we've got more than enough??!! i feel so angry and frustrated.

I know you'll be strong.... i'll be praying for you... for you to be able to take the pills instead of the insulin injections. keep on smiling, and take care kays? pls pls do update us.

stay strong and happy always. a lot of things are outside our control. we have no choice but to just accept them with courage.

i just saw your profile and you know what.... i didn't have to play the youtube to know what video is that. as soon as i saw the static pic,i felt a chill - goosebumps raised on my body!! 'In the end' is my life song too. the song that expresses all my innermost feelings. i blast it everytime i'm upset of down. it brings comfort to me. ironic, i know, seeing how the lyrics are, but well, as long as they offer me solace.

Stay positive, my friend. you'll always be in my prayers. 

lilian

Thanks for your kind words and prayers.

When I feel down, I feel that song is my theme song, but not always; that's why I wrote "Sort of" as I eventually get out of it and remind myself of the pun with my Blood group "B Positive" and it's time to deal Thal. with authority

Dear friend Sajid  , i am constantly praying for you and whatever happens remember you are a fighter

manal

Dear bro,

I am so sorry to hear about that, i wish i can do anything to help you,i'll pray that u won't have to use insulin,You are always in my prayers.

ZAINI.

Manal, Zaini and everyone!

Hi Sajid,

I am really sorry for what is happening. May God grant your wish of not using insulin injections and use pills instead and have it under control.

Take care

jade

Sajid,

I know you are a fighter, just stick to your guns and fight it off. Please take extra care of yourself and keep us posted.

Regards.

Hi sajid :
its sad to hear abt it .  . its realy hard to handle diabeties with thalassemia but i beleive that u r much stronger and brave than  me and u will easily handle it.. it is good in favour of u so u diagnosed in early stages of diabeties . take care of ur self ... plz dont worry it is nothing  ...u can handle it .. in my case there wasn't  the time to try pills or anything else bcoze  my condition was realy critical and i had ulcer somewhere in my stomach.... so she advised to start isulin ... but have a quit many options u r lucky man ... take care

Sajid,
You are in my prayers.

Thanks for your prayers everyone


@ Umair

Buddy, I didn't have any options myself as the doctor insisted on Insulin. It was me who made him give me an option.

Dearest Sajid,
I'm so sad to hear about your issues with your glucose levels.  My heart broke to hear the news - you are such a brave person who is there in everyone's time of need.  None of can bear watching you suffer in any way.  I hope and pray that the issue will resolved itself - and that at the very least you won't need to be on insulin 

Most importantly, regardless of the outcome - you will be okay.  I know a 40 year old thalassemia major who is also diabetic - and he lives a very full life.  He is married, has a great job and lives a very active life.  Whatever the circumstances you will adapt.  My prayers are that you will do well with the pill - but most importantly that you will do well.

Take care Sajid, we are all here for you,

Sharmin

Sharmin