Although initially, I did not want to take any meds, I did pick-up my prescription from the pharmacy for Metformin and I took my first 500mg tablet that night [January 16, 2008]. My initial research on diabetes suggested that if I control my diet by reducing my carb intake and with moderate exercise I could manage, eliminate my diabetes. In addition, there was a plethora of information out there that showed positive results by using natural remedies’, such as cinnamon, cayenne pepper, wheatgrass juice, etc. The next morning, I took my second 500mg tablet of Metformin. I promised myself that I would not get my 30 day supply of Metformin prescription refilled.
The good news is there was tons of information available on diabetes. The bad news is there was tons of information available on diabetes. Not even 24 hours since I got the news that I was a diabetic I begin to teeter on information overload, TMI (To Much Information). I had to engage other members of my team to wade through this sea of data. One of my friends had been diagnosed with diabetes about 3 years prior, therefore, I talked with him about his medication regime, results, side effects, etc. My niece is a pharmacist, so I spoke with her about Metformin, its side effects, her experience with clients that have been on this medication for an extended period of time and what other medications were available. Obviously, since I’m employed by a pharmaceutical company, I talked with my co-workers.
As I begin to close in on a strategy for my health care, I consulted with the next most important person on my health care team, since my primary care physician is the Michael Jordan of the team, my wife is the Scottie Pippen. As we all know, Michael did not win a championship without Scottie. Although you are the coach of your health care team, your spouse must be an integral part and onboard with your health care strategy. Regardless of the results of your health care strategy, your spouse is the only person that HAS to go through this with you, they have no choice in the matter. Remember those that are the closest to you are the ones that are the most impacted by your health, or the lack thereof.
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