Re-purposing this thread. Original issue is insignificant now.
Now, cause life likes to be a super dick, I almost lost my sister to type 1 diabetes that no one knew she had! I guess she started having an attack (or whatever terms) while she was on an airplane coming home from vacation.
She's currently in an ambulance with my mom, being transported from one hospital to another, where she will be staying a couple of days at least. It's too soon to feel relief, from what my parents are saying, because her condition isn't good still. I hope that she will recover smoothly from this incident and can come home before too long. She's still just a teen and I'm sure she's pretty upset. Or will be when she comes to. Last I heard she was so out of it she didn't really know what was going on around her, and that isn't even a result of medication. :vanora_cry:
diabetes is a scary thing to me. Although, we do have a friend who lives with type 1, so thankfully my sister will have someone to turn to. Even if he's in another country, he's already extending his hand for her. We'll have someone reliable to help her understand how to manage her health.
I'm just shocked and worried sick at this point. I heard she's been sick during her vacation, but no one seemed to recognize what was happening. It's scary how easily it can creep up on someone like that.
Forums Serious Talk Edit: I almost lost my sister
@Seo: I am so sorry man. *pat pat* I hope things get better for you. :vanora_cry:
@Saeyra:
Thanks. It's all just so damaging. Might have to glue myself to some video games for a few weeks. Even though I originally planned to job hunt today Dx
Thanks. It's all just so damaging. Might have to glue myself to some video games for a few weeks. Even though I originally planned to job hunt today Dx
@Seo: I am sure no one would fault you for taking a few days for yourself. Have a good cry and eat some good comfort food. *hugs* It's all gonna be okay in the end.
Hon, it will get better, I promise. Sometimes everything wrong needs to fall apart so what's right can fall into place. I know you don't know me well but I have a lot of experience dealing with and surviving difficult situations. I'm more than happy to lend an ear. 
@Seo: sending a digital hug your way.I'm very sorry to hear about all of this! I hope you can find a job that you enjoy and get back onyour feet soon! But by all means, play some video games to relax a bit!
:plasma-orb: PLEASE ALWAYS PING ME! I'M OFTEN STONED AND FORGETFUL! :plasma-orb:
@Astral Ninja:
@Turtle Sensei:
Thanks you two. It's definitely not gotten any easier. I just feel like a smeared puddle of paint on the floor. I'm finding it difficult to enjoy anything that I normally would and having no one to talk to 99% of the time just seems to prolong the hopeless feeling.
I'm normally way better at handling this sort of thing x__x but that's cause I normally have at least one person I can trust. its a new situation for me to have no one.
@Turtle Sensei:
Thanks you two. It's definitely not gotten any easier. I just feel like a smeared puddle of paint on the floor. I'm finding it difficult to enjoy anything that I normally would and having no one to talk to 99% of the time just seems to prolong the hopeless feeling.
I'm normally way better at handling this sort of thing x__x but that's cause I normally have at least one person I can trust. its a new situation for me to have no one.
@Seo: Well you have us until you find a new someone :)
Always ping me please.
@Saeyra:
I appreciate you guys. although I keep dropping off from this site so haven't been speaking to anyone here much :vanora_upsidedown:
i feel like i just need the right video game to distract myself properly. but am spoiled and bored of my current ones.
I appreciate you guys. although I keep dropping off from this site so haven't been speaking to anyone here much :vanora_upsidedown:
i feel like i just need the right video game to distract myself properly. but am spoiled and bored of my current ones.
&#^$* I hate everything right now :vanora_cry: from one problem to another, and then to a worse problem.
Can the world just stop
her blood sugar is spiking back up to 280 </3 kid needs to stop that and get better
Can the world just stop
her blood sugar is spiking back up to 280 </3 kid needs to stop that and get better
My father had diabetes type 1. He got it later on in life, after he got sick and they didn't do much about it. It then also took ages for them to realise what was wrong with him.
I hope it will all go well for your sister and that she recovers soon from the accident.
@Seo: how has she been lately? Is get condition better?
Call me ping me if you wanna reach me
@Tuijp:
Yeah, I guess a virus triggered it in her or something. She's been getting sick a lot this year but she and everyone didn't think anything of it until recently. She started complaining about being thirsty so much. Parents didn't think much of it, then she got sick during her vacation and on her way home is when it got serious. Paramedics had to take care of her when she got off the plane and by the time she got to a proper hospital, she was almost comatose.
Type 1 is a scary thing, especially popping up so unexpectedly. But I think it is common for it to show up later in life? She's turning 18 in two months, so she is old enough that it makes sense..
@Schye:
It's been a struggle, but she finally turned the corner and is getting better. They've officially taken her out of intensive care and she was finally able to eat something, but she will continue to stay at the hospital for a few more days.
The rest of us have a lot of training to go through over the next couple of days and next weekend as well. Something I didn't know hospitals did but I'm grateful for it.
Yeah, I guess a virus triggered it in her or something. She's been getting sick a lot this year but she and everyone didn't think anything of it until recently. She started complaining about being thirsty so much. Parents didn't think much of it, then she got sick during her vacation and on her way home is when it got serious. Paramedics had to take care of her when she got off the plane and by the time she got to a proper hospital, she was almost comatose.
Type 1 is a scary thing, especially popping up so unexpectedly. But I think it is common for it to show up later in life? She's turning 18 in two months, so she is old enough that it makes sense..
@Schye:
It's been a struggle, but she finally turned the corner and is getting better. They've officially taken her out of intensive care and she was finally able to eat something, but she will continue to stay at the hospital for a few more days.
The rest of us have a lot of training to go through over the next couple of days and next weekend as well. Something I didn't know hospitals did but I'm grateful for it.
Hope this helps a bit and I wish her well.
Edit: Also, doctors tend to go fast, especially high demand specialists but make sure you (or your sister. This goes for literally everyone) have them clear up questions you have and make sure you understand what you are told to do to manage illnesses and ask questions about medications you may have. You have a right to understand and you can better help things if you know what you need to do clearly.
Both my mom and my girlfriend are nurses. My mom was a paramedic, worked in the ER and now works in ICU. Janna works in a coronary care unit. They both have said that there are a lot of patients who would not need to be there if they understood clearly what they were told to do. So, not to scare you but it makes a difference.
@Seo: it popping up later in life, isn't common, but certainly not unheard of.
And yes, a virus can do that. When I get sick, they test my blood sugar every time. Because my father had it, there is a bigger chance of me getting it to. Getting thirsty a lot and being tired are 2 of the first signs, but they can come from a lot of things. I had a liver infection, making me tired a lot and I was drinking a lot. The doctor's assistant (who knew my father for a long time and knows me all my life), panicked and she made me test my blood sugar level first.
And yes, hospitals do give trainings to family members. They have to, because, if you sister feels sick, it's up to you to help her.
And as Shamrock said, it can be dangerous, but it can be managed. Listen to the doctors and make her listen to her own body.
@Shamrock Shamus:
@Tuijp:
Thanks for the advice guys. We're definitely going to follow every advice they tell us. Also have training to go to so we can learn how to aid her if needed.
I can't help but feel like the hospital was moving a bit too fast though. She almost didn't make it through last night but she was let out this morning. Now her blood sugar is already beyond 300 again. :/
@Tuijp:
Thanks for the advice guys. We're definitely going to follow every advice they tell us. Also have training to go to so we can learn how to aid her if needed.
I can't help but feel like the hospital was moving a bit too fast though. She almost didn't make it through last night but she was let out this morning. Now her blood sugar is already beyond 300 again. :/
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Having you as a Voltie would be awesome.