My dad was diagnosed with diabetes for over 20 years. It should
be type 2. Being a diabetic, the only way he could stay fit &
healthy is to take the medication and keep up with his doctor
appointments.
Here's the problem. He refused to take medication and will drink
sweet drinks like there is no tomorrow. Worse, he's a heavy smoker.
And he had been hospitalized 3 times. The last time was last year
when he a a cut on his leg and the infection was so bad that there
was it turn into a big hole. And the doctor said his sugar level is
out of control. He almost got his leg amputated.
No matter how or what me & my family try to do to persuade
him to take his medicines, he just wont listen. Instead he raise
his voice at us, just like how he had always been doing to his
family all these years.
After being discharge from hospital, he will start his
medication but will stop after few months. He look really sick
without the medicines. The most recent discharge, doctor even told
him he needs to inject himself with insulin twice daily. That
insulin thingy was a sign that his condition has worsen since he
dont need that last time.
I read about how diabetes can actually kill you if you fail to
control it. Somehow, diabetes wont kill you instantly but will
tortures you for years before it finally take your life. My late
grandma (my dad's mum) was a diabetic too and she died from
diabetes complications.
My family have done all we could to help my dad but he wouldnt
help himself. Since now he stop his medication again, we expect
that he will land himself in hospital again soon. And I dont know
how much longer he can last. Not to be rude but its a fact. He is
coming 65 yrs this year. No medication, drink sugary stuffs daily
and smokes heavily just make it even worse.
1) Ask yr mum to cook meal that contain less salty or sweet.
2) Even coffee or tea or whatever hot drinks / cold drinks,
reduce sugar intake.
3) Dont buy packet drinks back home.
4) Tell yr dad do you want your life or die fast?
5) Family support is vital towards your dad.
