Showing posts with label diabetes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label diabetes. Show all posts
Friday, May 10, 2013
Good news, bad news
The result of my ultrasound revealed that the complex mass in my liver has further shrunk by about a half. My doctor said she wasn't worried anymore as it about to disappear. That's good news!
But, there's bad news! I got sweeter. From 7.26 mmol/L (132 mg/dL) last month, it's now 141 mg/dL. So, my doctor changed my medication to Glucovance. It's a 2-in-1 drug and to be taken once a day in the morning only.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Fasting
It's about 11:00 PM; and, I'm eating my last snack, a Yumburger, for today.
For 8 to10 hours henceforth, I'm prohibited to eat or drink anything (even water). It's called "fasting". It's a prerequisite to my Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) test, which is scheduled tomorrow morning. I could only eat and drink after the blood sample has been extracted from my vein.
FBS test determines how much sugar one has in his blood. The normal values are 70 - 110 mg/dl. One has diabetes if the sugar level is more than 110 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter).
My doctor found out about my diabetes; hence, she's now monitoring my blood sugar level. She also prescribed diabetic drugs, which I'm taking religiously.
Tomorrow, I have to be at the hospital very early because of the long queue of patients at the Medical Laboratory. Last time, I arrived at the Laboratory at around 6:30 AM and was served at around 8:00 AM. I'll also bring lots of patience.
After the extraction, I'll eat first then proceed to the Diagnostic Center for my liver ultrasound.
I'm hoping for a good results. Wish me good luck!
For 8 to10 hours henceforth, I'm prohibited to eat or drink anything (even water). It's called "fasting". It's a prerequisite to my Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) test, which is scheduled tomorrow morning. I could only eat and drink after the blood sample has been extracted from my vein.
FBS test determines how much sugar one has in his blood. The normal values are 70 - 110 mg/dl. One has diabetes if the sugar level is more than 110 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter).
My doctor found out about my diabetes; hence, she's now monitoring my blood sugar level. She also prescribed diabetic drugs, which I'm taking religiously.
Tomorrow, I have to be at the hospital very early because of the long queue of patients at the Medical Laboratory. Last time, I arrived at the Laboratory at around 6:30 AM and was served at around 8:00 AM. I'll also bring lots of patience.
After the extraction, I'll eat first then proceed to the Diagnostic Center for my liver ultrasound.
I'm hoping for a good results. Wish me good luck!
Friday, March 22, 2013
Pneumonia Vaccination
I just had a shot of Pneumonia (Pneumococcal) Vaccine this morning.
My doctor advised me to have it because of my diabetic condition; as, persons with diabetes mellitus are at high risk to pneumonia. She also advised me for an Influenza Vaccine; but, I deferred it in the meantime.
A shot of Pneumonia Vaccine is effective for five (5) years; so, I don't have to worry about catching a pneumonia for the next 5 years.
By the way, the cost of a shot is P2,000.
For more information about Pneumonia Vaccination, please visit MedicineNet.com.
Be healthy always!
My doctor advised me to have it because of my diabetic condition; as, persons with diabetes mellitus are at high risk to pneumonia. She also advised me for an Influenza Vaccine; but, I deferred it in the meantime.
A shot of Pneumonia Vaccine is effective for five (5) years; so, I don't have to worry about catching a pneumonia for the next 5 years.
By the way, the cost of a shot is P2,000.
For more information about Pneumonia Vaccination, please visit MedicineNet.com.
Be healthy always!
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