Guest guest Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 Sorry to hear about your uncle. Pneumonia is still the only contagious disease in the top 10 reasons for dyeing. Before WWII it was ne of the top 3; there were other contagious diseases then too, but antibiotics were invented! _____ From: blind-diabetics [mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of and Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2011 4:13 PM To: blind-diabetics Subject: Re: A lesson to be learned well, on a further addendum,. my uncle passed away at 11:30 AM this morning. 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 My deepest condolences to you and your family. May your uncle be in a better place. > > Our thoughts and prayers are with you! > > 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 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 My deepest condolences to you and your family. May your uncle be in a better place. > > Our thoughts and prayers are with you! > > 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 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2011 Report Share Posted February 22, 2011 My deepest condolences to you and your family. May your uncle be in a better place. > > Our thoughts and prayers are with you! > > 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 > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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