TEMPORARY SET BACK

I apologize folks, for not posting sooner, but we did have a set back.  I'll go into a little detail in my next post. but in the mean time, were again moving forward in our JOURNEY in curing ourselves of this nasty disease called TYPE II DIABETES.  Thanks for your patience, and visit us regularily as we will have great progress to report over the next 3-4 months.  Thanks again,  Bob & Cheryl.

THE JOURNEY NOW MOVES FORWARD

We went to the doctor yesterday, Monday, February 11, 2008. We were to get more blood work results to get Cheryl's condition diagnosed properly and put in place a course of action. The result, Cheryl's blood pressure was elevated, 156/94 . It was determined her Potassium level was a little low 3.1 (ideally needs to be 3.5 to 5.5). And of course as we anticipated her C!A was 10.7 YES TYPE II DIABETES. The blood sugar fasting was 229, however down from initially diagnosed 325. This simply a result of her diet change since visiting the ER when we were first made aware of this condition. She lost 2 lbs also as result of proper diet, not starvation, which we will continue, as a cornerstone of managing Type II Diabetes.

The doctors recommendation was to put Cheryl on both blood pressure medication, and insulin pill to manage blood sugar. He also prescribed a Potassium supplement. Since the doctor was aware I was successful in managing my Type II Diabetes and still am without Meds, and Cheryl's condition very similiar to mine, he indicated if we could manage and make progress he would have no problem in delaying Meds. This challenge begins, Folks, It can be done.

We however, are considering the blood pressure medication at least initially. We however are going to monitor very closely over this next week. I believe Cheryl's elevated blood pressure is a result of the White Coat syndrome. We'll see.

More in a couple of days. Folks,

Determining course of action

Getting Problem (Opportunity) Diagnosed

February 7, 2008

We went to our Physician for follow up with the infection which we required assistance. The high blood glucose level requires some blood work to determine the extent of challenge. A follow up visit is scheduled Monday, February 11, 2008. The blood work should be available to determine what course of action to take. The infection required an anti-biotic. Cheryl's body required assistance in fighting this nasty bacterial infection. One additional note, Cheryl has started taking her VIBE.

You can read Cheryl Page which introduces you to our JOURNEY at

http://www.yourhealthydecisions.com/cherylpage.aspx

THE JOURNEY BEGINS

THE BEGINNING OF THE JOURNEY

Here is a brief summary of our Journey. summarized on our Web Site
http://www.yourhealthydecisions.com/

CHERYL'S PAGE WILL INDEED BE THE MOST IMPORTANT, AND PERSONAL PAGE OF THIS WEB SITE

The reason, It's a VOYAGE, a JOURNEY my wife and I have been BOOKED ON. You see,
Monday, February 4, 2008 my wife Cheryl was taken to our local Emergency Room for
treatment for an Infection. During the diagnostic process, it was discovered her
blood glucose level was extremely high. No prior signs of this condition.

Yes, Type II Diabetes they believe. It's now a challenge once again to incorporate
some strategies, we believe will get this condition under control. After all,if you
read my Passion Page on this web site, we've been down this road before. That time
it was me, now it's Cheryl, and I am even more driven in addressing this challenge,
with her because it's my WIFE.

We want to put into play, what we believe..Were Responsible For Ourselves. Yes
even medically. We believe it's very possible, in managing this challenge, and in
the process, someway give you hope and incentive.

Were going to try posting to this web site's BLOG every couple of days, and
let you too come along on the JOURNEY.