Posted by Dinah on April 30, 2003, at 10:16:14
I went right past pre-diabetic into diabetic. In January I was sort of pre-pre-diabetic and now I'm diabetic. I knew I should have put off my appointment. I've just come through a very stressful period at work, and not only was I drinking a lot of cola to rev myself up to get the work done, but also stress itself raises blood sugar levels. I really considered putting the tests off for a month or so.
Now I'm stuck with a condition that will make it very hard and expensive to get insurance. And I feel I've brought trouble to my family because of that. And bringing shame and ruin to my family is my biggest fear.
Stupid stupid me. If I'd have put it off a month, I'll bet my blood sugars would have been within acceptable levels.
poster:Dinah
thread:223419
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