over, but not really

Some views from the ward during my visits.



My dad is finally home after spending 4 days at the hospital. He needs a shot of insulin twice a day, but all is well as he is home. With a twist of bad luck, the blood sugar level tester we bought is faulty. I will have to make a trip to the hospital pharmacy to get it replaced. I cannot remember the amount of money we spent in the past few days but it was not little.

This incident has changed the history of aviation forever...... Just joking, but there are changes happening at home. I do think this is a wake up call for us personally.

First of all, we have been taking our health for granted. I now do watch what I eat more carefully and also strive to do more exercises if time permits. You should too.

Secondly, we have been taking our loved ones for granted. Not literally, but in the sense that we tend to forget that they will leave us one day. We always think, "we still have tomorrow". Truth be told, I was really afraid that my dad might leave us when the thing happened. It was a harrowing experience to be calling for an ambulance, going to A&E and arranging for hospital stay, without knowing the outcome of the event. All I did was just keep asking questions and following the flow of things. I am so glad its all over now.

As for now, I am now equipped with new knowledge. How to judge diabetic conditions, injecting insulin, use of blood sugar readers, some hospital procedures and tips for healthier eating.

To my surprise, this was not something new. At work, after I related the information to my colleagues regarding my urgent leave of absence, I found out that many of them have parents who were diabetic and were fully aware of the treatment and prevention.

After I told a colleague the restrictions on food for diabetics, he commented that this is a sickness for the wealthy, and that life is fair to all. Over-indulgence in sweet stuff earlier in life and you will have to cut back on them for the rest of your life once you get this condition. You have been warned.