Re: A lesson to be learned

February 17, 2011

Diabetics have been advised to get a flu vaccination for years. I've gone a

couple of years without them, but for the most part, I've been getting one for

the last 20 years or so.

Dave

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A lesson to be learned

Hi, I don't post much on this list because there seem to be multiple trains of

thought regarding the proper management of diabetes, but I have to post this

today.

Seven days ago, my uncle, who was diagnosed 5 years ago with Type 2 diabetes

was hospitalized with the flu. We found out that 4 years ago he got a flu

vaccination , which made him mildly sick (a cold). He refused to get another one

since. Well, the flu has developed into pnemonia, and the doctors have stated

that they have done all they can do for him. He now has a breathing tube and a

feeding tube installed/implanted.

His family is gathering to say goodbye.

Please, every year, get a flu vaccination if you can, and make sure your

pnemonia vaccs are updated.

2 cents

February 17, 2011

Diabetics have been advised to get a flu vaccination for years. I've gone a

couple of years without them, but for the most part, I've been getting one for

the last 20 years or so.

Dave

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A lesson to be learned

Hi, I don't post much on this list because there seem to be multiple trains of

thought regarding the proper management of diabetes, but I have to post this

today.

Seven days ago, my uncle, who was diagnosed 5 years ago with Type 2 diabetes

was hospitalized with the flu. We found out that 4 years ago he got a flu

vaccination , which made him mildly sick (a cold). He refused to get another one

since. Well, the flu has developed into pnemonia, and the doctors have stated

that they have done all they can do for him. He now has a breathing tube and a

feeding tube installed/implanted.

His family is gathering to say goodbye.

Please, every year, get a flu vaccination if you can, and make sure your

pnemonia vaccs are updated.

2 cents

February 17, 2011

Diabetics have been advised to get a flu vaccination for years. I've gone a

couple of years without them, but for the most part, I've been getting one for

the last 20 years or so.

Dave

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A lesson to be learned

Hi, I don't post much on this list because there seem to be multiple trains of

thought regarding the proper management of diabetes, but I have to post this

today.

Seven days ago, my uncle, who was diagnosed 5 years ago with Type 2 diabetes

was hospitalized with the flu. We found out that 4 years ago he got a flu

vaccination , which made him mildly sick (a cold). He refused to get another one

since. Well, the flu has developed into pnemonia, and the doctors have stated

that they have done all they can do for him. He now has a breathing tube and a

feeding tube installed/implanted.

His family is gathering to say goodbye.

Please, every year, get a flu vaccination if you can, and make sure your

pnemonia vaccs are updated.

2 cents

February 18, 2011

I was so sorry to read this. My condolences to you and your family.

I wish your uncle peace. God be with you during these difficult times.

Nef

> Hi, I don't post much on this list because there seem to be multiple trains

> of thought regarding the proper management of diabetes, but I have to post

> this today.

>

> Seven days ago, my uncle, who was diagnosed 5 years ago with Type 2 diabetes

> was hospitalized with the flu. We found out that 4 years ago he got a flu

> vaccination , which made him mildly sick (a cold). He refused to get

> another one since. Well, the flu has developed into pnemonia, and the

> doctors have stated that they have done all they can do for him. He now has

> a breathing tube and a feeding tube installed/implanted.

>

> His family is gathering to say goodbye.

>

> Please, every year, get a flu vaccination if you can, and make sure your

> pnemonia vaccs are updated.

>

> 2 cents

>

February 18, 2011

I was so sorry to read this. My condolences to you and your family.

I wish your uncle peace. God be with you during these difficult times.

Nef

> Hi, I don't post much on this list because there seem to be multiple trains

> of thought regarding the proper management of diabetes, but I have to post

> this today.

>

> Seven days ago, my uncle, who was diagnosed 5 years ago with Type 2 diabetes

> was hospitalized with the flu. We found out that 4 years ago he got a flu

> vaccination , which made him mildly sick (a cold). He refused to get

> another one since. Well, the flu has developed into pnemonia, and the

> doctors have stated that they have done all they can do for him. He now has

> a breathing tube and a feeding tube installed/implanted.

>

> His family is gathering to say goodbye.

>

> Please, every year, get a flu vaccination if you can, and make sure your

> pnemonia vaccs are updated.

>

> 2 cents

>

February 18, 2011

Thank you for that post. So many forget to keep injections updated. and

Joe

A lesson to be learned

Hi, I don't post much on this list because there seem to be multiple trains of

thought regarding the proper management of diabetes, but I have to post this

today.

Seven days ago, my uncle, who was diagnosed 5 years ago with Type 2 diabetes

was hospitalized with the flu. We found out that 4 years ago he got a flu

vaccination , which made him mildly sick (a cold). He refused to get another one

since. Well, the flu has developed into pnemonia, and the doctors have stated

that they have done all they can do for him. He now has a breathing tube and a

feeding tube installed/implanted.

His family is gathering to say goodbye.

Please, every year, get a flu vaccination if you can, and make sure your

pnemonia vaccs are updated.

2 cents

February 18, 2011

Thank you for that post. So many forget to keep injections updated. and

Joe

A lesson to be learned

Hi, I don't post much on this list because there seem to be multiple trains of

thought regarding the proper management of diabetes, but I have to post this

today.

Seven days ago, my uncle, who was diagnosed 5 years ago with Type 2 diabetes

was hospitalized with the flu. We found out that 4 years ago he got a flu

vaccination , which made him mildly sick (a cold). He refused to get another one

since. Well, the flu has developed into pnemonia, and the doctors have stated

that they have done all they can do for him. He now has a breathing tube and a

feeding tube installed/implanted.

His family is gathering to say goodbye.

Please, every year, get a flu vaccination if you can, and make sure your

pnemonia vaccs are updated.

2 cents

February 18, 2011

Thank you for that post. So many forget to keep injections updated. and

Joe

A lesson to be learned

Hi, I don't post much on this list because there seem to be multiple trains of

thought regarding the proper management of diabetes, but I have to post this

today.

Seven days ago, my uncle, who was diagnosed 5 years ago with Type 2 diabetes

was hospitalized with the flu. We found out that 4 years ago he got a flu

vaccination , which made him mildly sick (a cold). He refused to get another one

since. Well, the flu has developed into pnemonia, and the doctors have stated

that they have done all they can do for him. He now has a breathing tube and a

feeding tube installed/implanted.

His family is gathering to say goodbye.

Please, every year, get a flu vaccination if you can, and make sure your

pnemonia vaccs are updated.

2 cents

February 18, 2011

you can get a pneumonia shot too. Vicky

A lesson to be learned

Hi, I don't post much on this list because there seem to be multiple trains of

thought regarding the proper management of diabetes, but I have to post this

today.

Seven days ago, my uncle, who was diagnosed 5 years ago with Type 2 diabetes

was hospitalized with the flu. We found out that 4 years ago he got a flu

vaccination , which made him mildly sick (a cold). He refused to get another one

since. Well, the flu has developed into pnemonia, and the doctors have stated

that they have done all they can do for him. He now has a breathing tube and a

feeding tube installed/implanted.

His family is gathering to say goodbye.

Please, every year, get a flu vaccination if you can, and make sure your

pnemonia vaccs are updated.

2 cents

February 18, 2011

you can get a pneumonia shot too. Vicky

A lesson to be learned

Hi, I don't post much on this list because there seem to be multiple trains of

thought regarding the proper management of diabetes, but I have to post this

today.

Seven days ago, my uncle, who was diagnosed 5 years ago with Type 2 diabetes

was hospitalized with the flu. We found out that 4 years ago he got a flu

vaccination , which made him mildly sick (a cold). He refused to get another one

since. Well, the flu has developed into pnemonia, and the doctors have stated

that they have done all they can do for him. He now has a breathing tube and a

feeding tube installed/implanted.

His family is gathering to say goodbye.

Please, every year, get a flu vaccination if you can, and make sure your

pnemonia vaccs are updated.

2 cents

February 19, 2011

You can also get a hepatitis C shot. Since I have started on dialysis, they

have given me everything!

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Vicky

Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 3:40 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: A lesson to be learned

you can get a pneumonia shot too. Vicky

A lesson to be learned

Hi, I don't post much on this list because there seem to be multiple trains

of thought regarding the proper management of diabetes, but I have to post

this today.

Seven days ago, my uncle, who was diagnosed 5 years ago with Type 2 diabetes

was hospitalized with the flu. We found out that 4 years ago he got a flu

vaccination , which made him mildly sick (a cold). He refused to get another

one since. Well, the flu has developed into pnemonia, and the doctors have

stated that they have done all they can do for him. He now has a breathing

tube and a feeding tube installed/implanted.

His family is gathering to say goodbye.

Please, every year, get a flu vaccination if you can, and make sure your

pnemonia vaccs are updated.

2 cents

February 19, 2011

You can also get a hepatitis C shot. Since I have started on dialysis, they

have given me everything!

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Vicky

Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 3:40 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: A lesson to be learned

you can get a pneumonia shot too. Vicky

A lesson to be learned

Hi, I don't post much on this list because there seem to be multiple trains

of thought regarding the proper management of diabetes, but I have to post

this today.

Seven days ago, my uncle, who was diagnosed 5 years ago with Type 2 diabetes

was hospitalized with the flu. We found out that 4 years ago he got a flu

vaccination , which made him mildly sick (a cold). He refused to get another

one since. Well, the flu has developed into pnemonia, and the doctors have

stated that they have done all they can do for him. He now has a breathing

tube and a feeding tube installed/implanted.

His family is gathering to say goodbye.

Please, every year, get a flu vaccination if you can, and make sure your

pnemonia vaccs are updated.

2 cents

February 19, 2011

You can also get a hepatitis C shot. Since I have started on dialysis, they

have given me everything!

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Vicky

Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 3:40 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: A lesson to be learned

you can get a pneumonia shot too. Vicky

A lesson to be learned

Hi, I don't post much on this list because there seem to be multiple trains

of thought regarding the proper management of diabetes, but I have to post

this today.

Seven days ago, my uncle, who was diagnosed 5 years ago with Type 2 diabetes

was hospitalized with the flu. We found out that 4 years ago he got a flu

vaccination , which made him mildly sick (a cold). He refused to get another

one since. Well, the flu has developed into pnemonia, and the doctors have

stated that they have done all they can do for him. He now has a breathing

tube and a feeding tube installed/implanted.

His family is gathering to say goodbye.

Please, every year, get a flu vaccination if you can, and make sure your

pnemonia vaccs are updated.

2 cents

February 19, 2011

Hi,

Sorry to hear about your uncle. There are a lot of bad bugs going around

this year. I was similarily hospitalized with a breathing tube this winter.

Flu shots and pneumonia shots are good and I get them every year, but there

are strains they miss in these shots so we still get flus and pneumonias.

All we can do is to wash the hands and stay away from those who are sick and

do the best we can. Sorry again about your uncle. As for the diabetes

management and trains of thought, they all boil down to the same thing no

matter how you do it. You have to be your own best friend and advocate and

look after yourself and work with your diabetes team to achieve maximum

results, but you must be willing to do it. Sometimes different trains of

thought give you ideas on how to handle problems you have but can't solve on

your own. Just because they are different doesn't mean they are bad, but we

also have the free choice to do with it as we want.

Ruth

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of and

Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 4:08 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: A lesson to be learned

Hi, I don't post much on this list because there seem to be multiple trains

of thought regarding the proper management of diabetes, but I have to post

this today.

Seven days ago, my uncle, who was diagnosed 5 years ago with Type 2 diabetes

was hospitalized with the flu. We found out that 4 years ago he got a flu

vaccination , which made him mildly sick (a cold). He refused to get another

one since. Well, the flu has developed into pnemonia, and the doctors have

stated that they have done all they can do for him. He now has a breathing

tube and a feeding tube installed/implanted.

His family is gathering to say goodbye.

Please, every year, get a flu vaccination if you can, and make sure your

pnemonia vaccs are updated.

2 cents

February 19, 2011