My husband Pat who was being treated for glaucoma was told he should have his blood sugar levels checked by his doctor; and it was confirmed he had Diabetes type 2.
A few years ago, in the year my brother-in-law had a stroke and a dear friend of ours died from complications with diabetes. My husband Pat who was being treated for glaucoma was told he should have his blood sugar levels checked by his doctor; and it was confirmed he had Diabetes type 2, and his blood pressure was also high. His sugar levels were extremely high; although I have always tried to provide healthy meals, I was not always aware of his snacks.
After the other events in our lives that year we knew we had to take this news seriously. We checked out all the information we could and are now both eating a lot healthier. A little bit more exercise would not hurt, but baby steps and we will get there.
Pat checks his blood levels regularly and they are luckily under six which his doctor says is an acceptable level, and on the whole his daily check of his blood pressure is holding steady.
About a year ago he had to have laser surgery on the blood vessels at the back of his eyes, which was quite successful; however recently he was told that he also had cataracts and will shortly have more surgery, there is only one chance in ten that the operation will be successful this time. With everything else under control, I am sure things will turn well, and we will continue to be aware of our diet and health in general and take nothing for granted.
