Because life just isn't fair

[corinakitty]

My little brother Juan went into the hospital yesterday afternoon. We didn't know he was diabetic, but he had a blood sugar level of 2900 when he went in.(300 is considered dangerously high) While I was there, they got his blood sugar down to 1900, which is still ridiculously high, and found that his pancreas wasn't looking too great. When they

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[rob_roy]

Oh Corina... I'm so sorry. I'm glad Ken is there for you. I wish I could be there to lend an ear and some support like I used to when you were sad. I wish I could be there for all my friends when tragedy strikes. Lately it seems like I'm never around for anyone. You're right though, life is very unfair. I was thinking about how unfair things are in my life before I read your post. I guess you could say it brought into perspective how insignificant my problems really are. I don't know what else to say... no that's not true. There is one more thing I'd like to say. You will NEVER EVER plague your friends with misery. Not the ones that truly love you anyway. And we do love you very much. *hugs*

[hallwayjulie]

Oh my God...what is there to say? I usually say "that sucks", too, because while it may sound flippant, it really does suck, and it's usually the most truthful thing I can think of to say.

I can't even fathom what this must be like for you. I'll be thinking of you and Ken and your family.

Pardon my ignorance about this - but is there a specific diabetes foundation (American Diabetes Association, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, etc) to which I could make a donation in Juan's name?

[deem]

When I read the numbers 2900, when 300 is dangerously high, my heart sank. I simply knew it wasn't going to be good. I can't believe it was so fast... I'm sorry Corina. I don't know what more to say than I'm sorry. =( Thank Ken for me. I'm so sorry...

[heatherflower]

I know you don't know me (I'm friends with Anomie666) and I hope I am not being intrusive but have you been tested for diabetes? I am a Type 2 and my mom is a Type 1 and seeing your family history and what has just happened if you haven't been checked you really should. I am very sorry to have my first contact with you be during a time like this but my heart goes out to you. My condolences.

[corinakitty]

While I've been over at my moms the past few days, I've been playing with the blood sugar tester thingy. Mine appears to be okay. It was 118 today when I checked, which is reasonable. No worries just yet, but I'll definately be getting a gym membership here pretty quick. I'm sure the extra fifty pounds of chub I've put on since the wedding aren't helping me any. Thank you very much for your concern. I don't find your comment at all intrusive. =)

[nephandijukebox]

I'm so sorry, hon. *hugs* I wish there was more I could do/say to comfort you.