My dad

Speedy recovery to your dad, and patience to you and the rest of your family. He has a hard head, huh?

Check your cell phone, I called you a bit ago.

Oh dear! I'm so glad to hear he's going to be ok! In my work, I see lots of diabetics every day who refuse to comply with doctor's orders. Heck, I would probably be one of them if I had it--but, the driving thing is scary! Hope you can reason with him---and get him to take his insulin!

Speedy recovery to your dad, and patience to you and the rest of your family. He has a hard head, huh?

Check your cell phone, I called you a bit ago.

Oh, it's horrible. Must be a Lumbee trait. ;-) My mom's upset because she can't get him to do any of the things he's supposed to be doing, and I have to keep reminding her that he's a grown man.
I will, thanks for checking on me!

Oh, it's horrible. Must be a Lumbee trait. ;-) My mom's upset because she can't get him to do any of the things he's supposed to be doing, and I have to keep reminding her that he's a grown man.
I will, thanks for checking on me!

;-)

Sorry to hear about your dad. My dad had type II diabetes and was the same way - in denial, stubborn, etc. He got into accidents different times, was helicoptered too. I was always sooooo afraid he'd run his car up on the sidewalk and hit a child. He never checked his insulin, only took his meds when he thought about it. And he HAD always been a responsible citizen and father before! I so feel for all of you. It's hard and very frustrating. I'm hoping for his sake and yours that this might be a wake up call.

I know all about stubborness. My dad is 85, he was diagnosed with Alzheimers although some question whether he has that. He has a brain aneurysm that is inoperable. Had carotid artery surgery and supposedly suffered a stroke. Anyway, he had been having bad temperamental outbursts towards my mom, which he never used to do. His physician put him on some medicine for that because as he was exhibiting depression as well. When they filled the prescription he refused to take it. Mom told him, fine, just let it sit then. And she put it on the counter top and left it. Well, the next day, he got up and started taking it and it has made a world of difference in his way he acts. Hope your dad gets back on track. I hope someone gives him his shots. My dad and mom were returning from a trip to Florida many years ago, and my dad dozed off behind the wheel and they ran into the back of a flatbed tractor trailer, barely did any damage to their car luckily, and they were not hurt. A state trooper stopped and did not ticket them and told them the same thing they told your father. My father no longer is allowed to drive because of his condition now. He's not diabetic but I have a cousin in Texas that was just like your dad. He is around 40 now and when he got older he never took his shots or checked his sugar like he should. Had been diabetic from childhood. Almost cost him his eyesight. Good luck to you. Hope things go well.

Wow - sounds like lucky13 isn't the only lucky one in your family. I really hope and pray that your dad improves quickly and comes to his senses as far as the severity of his condition is concerned. My stubborn Mom neglected to monitor her own diabetes and had to have a leg amputated a few years ago. I think there are many people in my parents generation that don't realize or want to accept what a serious illness diabetes is. My husband has an aunt that just calls it a "sugar problem." And she's had her share of car accidents as well.

Pea to the Pod, sorry to read this heart breaking news of your Dad. I wish him a speedy recovery.

i hope your father makes a speedy recovery and i hope he decides to start taking care of himself like he should. i must say i would probably be the same way if i was in his shoes.

I'm sending get-well wishes to your dad and hope-you-can-cope wishes to you! It's good to keep your dad off the road -- and use caution when anyone is in the car while he is driving until he starts using his medication. One of the things people miss most when they are ill is having a sense of control. So, maybe there's a way to give him a sense of control in managing the diabetes (e.g., he's in charge of his body, not the diabetes).

That's all I can think of Pea!!! I am glad to hear an update of his condition. Why oh why so stubborn?????

A wish for a quick recovery for your dad and patience for those having to see him not taking care of himself. It is really hard to "be a parent" to your parent. Prayers for you as well.

Sorry to hear all this. Hoping for the best

Oh Pea! I'm sorry to hear about your dad's troubles. Praying him right on in to a speedy recovery....


BC


P.S. I can relate to the hard head part.

We are praying for your dad...

On another note about Pea's dad...I heard kids in the hall at church on Sunday asking where the "candy guy" was. He carries a zillion starburst in his jacket pocket and hands them out to all the kids on Sunday morning. It's sweet.

Oh, Percy! sorry about your dad's car accident - how scarey for you all. I know its hard for family to nag him about his health, maybe this accident will in some way be a wake up call! I hope the doctors and nurses are giving him some useful information about how to better manage. We have diabetics in my family (juvenile) and its really tough on the person (young and older) to do everything they need to be doing to manage their health.

Hey Pea,

Thanks for the update. I'll continue to send positive thoughts your way. Too bad they don't have a cure for stubborn! ;-) My Daddy was sweet and loving, but stubborn as a mule.

Great story from Beach Girl about your Dad and the StarBurst!

So sorry, Peapod.

Thinking about you and your family, Pea. Keep us posted and just try to keep on trying with your dad. Seems like Dads can be a handful when they get older.

Take care!

Unfortunately, I know all about stubborn. Good luck to you and your family...and hopefully your dad will soften up some. Mine never did. ;-)

So sorry to read about this. I hope your Dad makes a full and speedy recovery.

Oh Pea! I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. I too loved a stubborn Daddy Mine finally came to terms with his diabetes but it took years. I hope he has a speedy recovery and pray that he listens to the doctors and his loving family. Stay strong and keep us posted.

I'm sorry about your dad Percy and Lucky13. I am hoping he makes a full and speady recovery!

OMG Pea I almost couldn't belive my eyes when I read this........
My brother is a lifelong brittle diabetic and this happend to him as well while he was driving, luckily no other cars were around. I will keep your Dad in my prayers.