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@aaronrferguson

4 years ago what was intended to be a 15 minute nap ended up becoming a 6 hour flirtation with a diabetic coma, blood glucose of 41 mmol/L, followed by 5 days hospitalized in the middle of the 2nd wave of the covid pandemic followed by three months of blindness, weekly battles to remain on short term disability leave, months fighting severe depression while navigating a decrepit healthcare system and inhumane health insurance policies all while living alone. The old me is long gone and dead, but I’m starting to like the new version a lot more lately (finally). One day at a time.

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41 🩸 is wild! Holy fack My personal ‘best’ is 26 Glad you have it in check now. Not easy to do. Be proud of that

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This is a lot especially alone. I’m happy you’re feeling better.

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Hey Aaron. My husband is also diagnosed with diabetes and he was once in coma for a week…I’m glad you start liking the new version of yourself, because it’s a very special trip that not many people can understand. As my husband always says “well, now I am like a manual car”.

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That's rough man.....great to see you're in a better place now

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Bruhh, that’s quite a lot, you’re a warrior and i’m rooting for you🙌, and i hope you stay optimistic all through. Love your outlook on everything. if i may ask, were they signs before it all happened?

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That is a wild and scary story! And I know some of the frustration you have dealt with for getting short term disability approval. Mine was not for the same condition but I wasn't successful in securing it after months of trying and submitting to sharing a lot of medical records that I didn't want to share. It's not even something you CAN get someone else to help you do either because of HIPAA, and when you're already suffering it's hard to have the energy to advocate for yourself and fight the bureaucrats that just want to keep you from using what's really your own money (part of your salary goes to fund STD!). I'm glad you were able to get it despite your condition at the time. And glad that you are in a better, even if more "weathered", place now.

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Eloise 🎩❤️

Wow You are a living testimony I am so happy for you well done 🤍🫶🏻

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Bobber🎩💎Ⓜ️

Stay strong, my brother. I wish you a speedy recovery.

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This is beautiful. I’m so happy you’re fitting in to your new normal 🤍🤍

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wow. glad you were able to live out “there will be better days ahead” 💜👊

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My goodness, that’s quite a journey and it certainly can be life altering. Hope your illness is under control, and that you’re adjusting well to new reality. Unfortunately, in times of crisis we can be alone, and that makes us stronger. You got this 🙏🪴

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I didn’t know diabetics had that much to deal with, sorry bro, I’m happy you’re getting better, just keep it up 👍

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