Pam Renkel, Medical Assisting Program Chair at MSB Shakopee, attended Chaska River Days on July 28th. She volunteered her time and performed diabetes screenings on 38 individuals. According to Pam, “Normal glucose levels should be under 100 mg/dL if fasting and under 140 mg/dL if it has been 2 hours since eating.” She said there was only one case of diabetes detected, and this individual’s glucose level was 348 mg/dL. Pam inquired if they had health insurance, which they did. She then advised them to call Monday for an appointment with their doctor and to not delay, as this was very serious.
If you would like information on our medical assisting program, please contact Gretchen Seifert, Director of Admissions at 952-516-7002.
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My mother was diagnosed with type II many many years ago. In fact almost 10 years ago. I remember it probably just as clear as she did. I was 17 at the time. I had just enlisted in the Air Force and was on my way to Basic in a few short weeks. The doctor told my mother she had 6 months if she didn’t change her habits.
I can remember back to my whole childhood and remember my mom sitting on the couch everyday after work and just watching tv. she frequently brought her dinner to the couch to watch tv. She would sit on the couch from the moment she came home til she fell asleep and I would tell her to go to bed. I can’t help but wonder if my mother was depressed. She always seemed so happy.
This is not a sad story. From the time It took me to go through basic training and lose a few pounds myself. I didn’t even recognize my mother. She lost 40 lbs from the time I left. I lost 10. I never seen her happier.
I have to wonder if maybe being a little unhappy with your body can onset depression then onset diabetes.
Thanks for sharing.