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Originally posted by geodeticman:
Cathy - I hope you don't have type II diabetes. Since Merry was diagnosed at Christmas last; she has overcome her fear of needles, too ! Interesting you mention the corrolation with brain inury.
While Merry's was tied most likely to a medication now banned by the FDA that has been proven to cause diabetes, as hers came out of nowhere, I too like you was admonished to watch and test for it after my brain injury. So far so good for me, but I'll keep you in our prayers !
I have told Merry of you additional well-wishes for her and from corfid friends as a whole that have kindly spoken of her and in their thoughts - your additional message about this is very appreciated. Thanks again !
Steve
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To tell you the truth Steve, after all I've gone through this last year, type 2 diabetes seems like a small hurdle for me.
The thing about brain injuries, depending where it happened in the brain, the injury often messes up the body's metabolism. For instance, about 6 months ago, the docs told me I had a very sluggish thyroid, but since have determined it was caused by the aneurysm. Last check, my thyroid had gotten more active. So who knows. Maybe this is just a temporary thing. Somehow, I don't think so. I've always battled weight gain, slight dizziness and tiredness at times. There's a possibility I've had type 2 diabetes for a good many years.