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<blockquote data-quote="jrcornwall1" data-source="post: 906761" data-attributes="member: 138900"><p>The way that I was diagnosed is somewhat peculiar and the events of that day I was diagnosed will be etched onto my mind for the rest of my life! I went to see my GP on a cold and rainy Friday morning. Once in her room she asked what the trouble was to which I replied that I had been vomiting back everything I had eaten or drunk for the previous four or so days. She examined me and asked the usual questions such as had I had my appendix removed, had I had an accident etc. She told me I was 'poorly' but she had no idea why.Then I mentioned the thirst and what I had been drinking for the past couple of days. It was then the light bulb went off and she measured my blood glucose levels which read 31.1. I ended up in hospital, of course. I have to say I knew nothing whatsoever about diabetes and even now some ten years later when I attend the local diabetic clinic if I asked any questions I am constantly being told that I needen't worry about anything because they were looking after me!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jrcornwall1, post: 906761, member: 138900"] The way that I was diagnosed is somewhat peculiar and the events of that day I was diagnosed will be etched onto my mind for the rest of my life! I went to see my GP on a cold and rainy Friday morning. Once in her room she asked what the trouble was to which I replied that I had been vomiting back everything I had eaten or drunk for the previous four or so days. She examined me and asked the usual questions such as had I had my appendix removed, had I had an accident etc. She told me I was 'poorly' but she had no idea why.Then I mentioned the thirst and what I had been drinking for the past couple of days. It was then the light bulb went off and she measured my blood glucose levels which read 31.1. I ended up in hospital, of course. I have to say I knew nothing whatsoever about diabetes and even now some ten years later when I attend the local diabetic clinic if I asked any questions I am constantly being told that I needen't worry about anything because they were looking after me! [/QUOTE]
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