A/N: If I made any mistakes describing the symptoms, effects and causes of
diabetes do inform me. Reviews are eagerly awaited!
"Mrs. Thomas, there is really no getting around it. Your diabetes has worsened due to the amount of stress you are under." explained Dr. Argragion-Pademan.
"Dr. Argragion-Pademan, I don't really understand why my diabetes has worsened?" inquired Stacey.
"Well, Diabetes is actually caused when your pancreas can't produce enough insulin and your body tissues are unable to absorb the glucose." Dr. Argragion-Pademan answered "Glucose is needed by your body for energy. Since you are under a lot of stress and therefore consume more energy, more glucose is released into your body and your pancreas can't produce enough insulin to absorb the glucose. The amount of insulin you inject everyday is not enough anymore."
Sam started to look worried "In that case, what exactly will our next course of action be?"
Dr. Argragion-Pademan replied "We'll have to increase the amount of insulin your wife takes in each day. However, we can't keep on doing that, she has to cut down on her stress."
"I understand what you mean, Dr. Argragion-Pademan. I just want to know if you think this will affect my chances of living a somewhat normal life." Stacey questioned.
"Oh no, not at all, not much anyway." Dr. Argragion-Pademan chuckled "Aside from being injected with insulin each day and a practically sugar-free diet, you life can go back to normal."
A look of complete relief settled on the faces of both Sam and Stacey. "In fact, your chances of conceiving are as high as anyone else's." Dr. Argragion-Pademan continued "A common misconception, among diabetics is that they have little or no chance of conceiving. Your diabetes does put you and the baby through certain risks during pregnancy but all you need is to be careful and your or the potential baby are in almost no danger at all."
A dazzling smile broke out on Stacey's face "Dr Argragion-Pademan, thank you very much. You don't know how happy this news has made Sam and me."
"She's right, doctor. We've wanted a child for quite some time now but, we were scared." Sam admitted.
Dr Argragion-Pademan answered "Well, you might just get your wish.",
"Mrs. Thomas, there is really no getting around it. Your diabetes has worsened due to the amount of stress you are under." explained Dr. Argragion-Pademan.
"Dr. Argragion-Pademan, I don't really understand why my diabetes has worsened?" inquired Stacey.
"Well, Diabetes is actually caused when your pancreas can't produce enough insulin and your body tissues are unable to absorb the glucose." Dr. Argragion-Pademan answered "Glucose is needed by your body for energy. Since you are under a lot of stress and therefore consume more energy, more glucose is released into your body and your pancreas can't produce enough insulin to absorb the glucose. The amount of insulin you inject everyday is not enough anymore."
Sam started to look worried "In that case, what exactly will our next course of action be?"
Dr. Argragion-Pademan replied "We'll have to increase the amount of insulin your wife takes in each day. However, we can't keep on doing that, she has to cut down on her stress."
"I understand what you mean, Dr. Argragion-Pademan. I just want to know if you think this will affect my chances of living a somewhat normal life." Stacey questioned.
"Oh no, not at all, not much anyway." Dr. Argragion-Pademan chuckled "Aside from being injected with insulin each day and a practically sugar-free diet, you life can go back to normal."
A look of complete relief settled on the faces of both Sam and Stacey. "In fact, your chances of conceiving are as high as anyone else's." Dr. Argragion-Pademan continued "A common misconception, among diabetics is that they have little or no chance of conceiving. Your diabetes does put you and the baby through certain risks during pregnancy but all you need is to be careful and your or the potential baby are in almost no danger at all."
A dazzling smile broke out on Stacey's face "Dr Argragion-Pademan, thank you very much. You don't know how happy this news has made Sam and me."
"She's right, doctor. We've wanted a child for quite some time now but, we were scared." Sam admitted.
Dr Argragion-Pademan answered "Well, you might just get your wish.",