Some of you may have noticed I didn’t do a post yesterday; this was due to Tim receiving a phone call from our doctor’s surgery saying the doctor wanted to see him about his test results.
He must have been worried as he wanted me to go with him, so after changing my clothes we headed off to the doctors, thankfully didn’t have to leave for work till 1.40pm.
Anyway, Tim has now been diagnosed with diabetes again, the last time he was able to get it under control by changing his diet but last time his fasting BGL wasn’t overly high.
This time he is on insulin and two tablets and must record his BGL every day for 2 weeks then go back to see the doc. Tim is feeling a bit overwhelmed by the thought of taking and recording his BGLs, he needs my help and is worried about how it will affect his job.
He didn’t want to inform his boss or Transport NSW, but the doctor told him he had to, he also told Tim that it will not stop his driving if he can show he has it under control, which is what I told Tim. Take your meds, monitor your BGLs and do what needs to be done.
Tim said to me after leaving the doctors that he would tell Transport NSW in January; I said NO you must do it soonish because not telling them is how you may lose your job.
Diabetes isn’t that big a deal if you do what needs to be done to keep it under control. Regular testing is a must having his eyes and feet checked is a must and eating regularly is a must.
Jo-AnneRamplings 
Dearest Jo-Anne,
You truly are a good motivator and yes, you ARE right about ‘soonish’ to inform his boss. Love the word by the way!
Since 2007 I’ve been diagnosed with Diabetes type 2 and have it under control with my diet. It sure is possible!
Hugs,
Mariette
I don’t remember how long ago I was diagnosed but it was years ago, for a while it was controlled by diet but over time my levels got higher and higher and I was put on insulin and a high dose of it at that. Now my levels are pretty much normal and I went from taking 4 different tablets and insulin to now being on only one tablet. I have never got my knickers in a twist over it, couldn’t see the point.
When Tim told his boss, what did the boss say, well he said it wasn’t an issue as long as Tim took his meds and kept a record of his BGL’s. He also told Tim that they have a number of drivers with diabetes. Which is what I said but Tim often doesn’t think I know what I am talking about.
Guess it is a typical male reaction too—they want to be in control and even at a point where they feel oh so overwhelmed themselves…
Wishing him fast recovery!! Agree 100% about what you have mentioned ” isn’t that big a deal if you do what needs to be done to keep it under control”.
Thanks for that, as I just wrote above, his boss told him the same thing