Thread: He actually survived this . . .

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Originally Posted by Dago Red

I would bet that the reason the guy lived is because he had crashed and was probably limp when the accident happened. would you mind asking your son if that would be a safe bet?

I'd say he lived because it was the passenger side that got crushed, not the drivers side.

Jack, I wish there were a lot more people out there with the talent and heart of your son. So many people would ride by not even bothering to call it in because they would believe someone else would do it. The fact that your son not only stopped but also rendered aid to the victim is something that both he and you can be proud of the rest of your lives. I could only hope that someone like you son would be around if and when any one in my family would be involved in a tragic accident.

Don said: I think he doesn't want people to generally know he has the illness.........part of being young and dumb I guess.

Don, I don't know how old your son is but it is true that his age may be keeping him from wearing a medic-alert necklace or bracelet. Could be a vanity issue. As he gets older he may decide that it may be a life benefiting piece of jewelry. There are many who do not wish to be public about being diabetic. I am diabetic also, been that way for 10 years. I am not afraid of providing that information but not always willing to discuss it openly. There can be a stigma to having any type of disease, and especially one that might have been prevented.

Actually there are quite a few people out there who think diabetics in general should be denied the priviledge of driving, regardless of their condition. No one really wants to have a big red D tattooed on their forehead so that we can all be easily identified when the time comes for round-up.

I have never experienced a low blood sugar level below 75, most of my levels are above 110, some twice that. My daughter's friend's grandfather recently had a blood sugar level over 1200. He was lucky to get to the hospital before going comatose. He had been drinking coke and chocolate milk to quench his everlasting thirst when he passed out. First thing he asked for in the hospital was a coke. Some either never learn or are still in denial. Either in the case may prove deadly.

You're right Bob about him being very secretive about being diabetic. He is insulin dependant, really takes care of himself, and keeps his numbers low on purpose. He feels the damage to his body is lessened by doing that, and every checkup has been super good. But by keeping the numbers low, he is always running the risk of dipping too low. He is 36, and was diagnosed only about 8 years ago.

The stigma you have mentioned seems to be his problem, but I have tried to tell him I have a heart disease, and he is diabetic. There is no shame or whatever, just a situation we both have to deal with. As you said, maybe as he gets older the vanity will not be such an issue. Right now, he doesn't even talk to us about it much, but really does take good care of himself otherwise.

Don

Don, It's really good to hear that he takes care of himself really well, that is without question the most important thing to do. I am type 2, using pills to help control mine. Not easy for sure, especially when they keep trying to take my pills off the market. I already have some problems with peripheral neuropathy that has been arrested due to vigilance, but vigilance is a constant factor.

Tell your son to keep up the good work. Constant vigilance now may result in an extended and good life, free of many of the other deadly diseases that so often accompany diabetes. Hopefully in your son's lifetime they will find a cure or at least a remedy for it.

You are right Bob. In the meantime, it is terrific we have people like Jack's Son John looking over us. It was great that he was not only there, but smart enough to diagnose what was really going on with that wreck victim. Must be a great feeling to go to bed at night, knowing you saved someones life that day.


Don