Sometimes we don't get to choose when we get to take a week off from training. I had one of those unplanned weeks off for the past six days, thanks to a fun little GI tract infection. To keep it short and simple I have never been so cold in my life and spent a lot of time sleeping. The rest you can put together for yourself, we all know what comes with any illness. The interesting part of illness was how quickly Kate and I reacted. Having a wife that is an athletic trainer and that knows you better than you know yourself is huge. As soon as everything started I was told to get fluids and get checked. We have learned from past experiences and know what needs to happen.
The thing is we know what needs to happen but we can't control what happens at the ER. Having a wife that is eight months pregnant and heading to the ER at 3am meant I was flying solo. No problem, I fully trust everyone at a hospital and believe I will be in good hands. That was not the case, the nurse started to lecture me about my diabetes and how my blood sugar is high because my body is fighting an infection. I know all this and cut her off, I explained my profession and diabetes history and how I probably know more about my body than I should. Well that set the tone, I demanded a bag of fluids and a flu swab. That was done and the doctor would come in and said that the flu swab was negative and that the cold will run its course and I'll be good.
That was on Wednesday, Monday I would return to a walk in clinic that is run by a much better hospital and one that Kate worked at. I should've done that in the first place but figured an ER would be better than a walk in. Anyway they ran every imaginable test on me that they could. From a hydration test to a swab for strep, it was all done and done with professionalism. They did a number of blood sugar tests, urine and blood tests. This time as I left I was given medication and in twenty four hours have gotten a lot better.
I will be back to running this weekend while in NYC for some family fun. As always make sure to speak up when you are seeing any medical professional. Living with diabetes teaches us more about our health than a lot of people. know about us.
The thing is we know what needs to happen but we can't control what happens at the ER. Having a wife that is eight months pregnant and heading to the ER at 3am meant I was flying solo. No problem, I fully trust everyone at a hospital and believe I will be in good hands. That was not the case, the nurse started to lecture me about my diabetes and how my blood sugar is high because my body is fighting an infection. I know all this and cut her off, I explained my profession and diabetes history and how I probably know more about my body than I should. Well that set the tone, I demanded a bag of fluids and a flu swab. That was done and the doctor would come in and said that the flu swab was negative and that the cold will run its course and I'll be good.
That was on Wednesday, Monday I would return to a walk in clinic that is run by a much better hospital and one that Kate worked at. I should've done that in the first place but figured an ER would be better than a walk in. Anyway they ran every imaginable test on me that they could. From a hydration test to a swab for strep, it was all done and done with professionalism. They did a number of blood sugar tests, urine and blood tests. This time as I left I was given medication and in twenty four hours have gotten a lot better.
I will be back to running this weekend while in NYC for some family fun. As always make sure to speak up when you are seeing any medical professional. Living with diabetes teaches us more about our health than a lot of people. know about us.
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