[EN] My Road to Recovery: Reclaiming Control Over Type 1 Diabetes and Blood Sugar

 

📊 Weekly Summary & Reflection

I’ve compiled my key lab results into a table to show just how far my body has come since staring down a life-threatening crisis. Before my emergency hospitalization, I naively believed I could "just sleep off" any minor illness. Seeing the hard numbers of my recovery journey has blown me away. Going forward, I’m committed to managing this condition positively and paying close attention to my body's warning signs.

[Key Recovery Metrics]

【Analysis of Daily Highlights】

• My blood sugar, which was at a terrifying 828 mg/dL on the day of my admission, has successfully stabilized at a healthy 118 mg/dL in my latest lab work.
• My CPK (indicating muscle breakdown) made a miraculous V-shaped recovery from a dangerous 11,806 U/L and is now safely back in the normal range.

【AGP Analysis by Time of Day】

• My kidney function (creatinine), which bottomed out at a concerning 2.03 mg/dL, has recovered beautifully and is stable at 0.89 mg/dL post-discharge.
• My biggest anxieties—the tumor marker (CA19-9) and IgG4 levels—have both been confirmed as negative during my recovery phase, bringing immense relief.

Test Metric	Admission Day (Worst)	Pre/Post-Discharge	Latest (Recovery)
Blood Sugar	828 mg/dL	137 mg/dL	118 mg/dL
HbA1c	7.1%	7.4%	7.0%
CPK (Muscle)	11,806 U/L	58 U/L	Maintained Normal
Creatinine (Kidneys)	2.03 mg/dL	0.86 mg/dL	0.89 mg/dL
CA19-9 (Tumor Marker)	401.0 U/mL	60.6	Confirmed Negative
IgG4	146	135	Negative
AST / ALT (Liver)	157/110 U/L	16 / 25 U/L	14 / 14 U/L

Final Thoughts: A Wake-Up Call to My Former, Overconfident Self

Believing my own hype—that a little fever or feeling under the weather could simply be "slept off"—is exactly what landed me in the emergency room.

The quiet changes happening inside our bodies progress silently, without warning. To everyone reading this, please let me be your cautionary tale: never skip your regular checkups, and never ignore those small, subtle signs your body is sending you.

This wraps up the turbulent chapter of my sudden diagnosis and hospitalization. From here on out, I’m excited to share a positive outlook on living a full, healthy life while managing this condition. Thank you so much for all your support!

 

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⚠️ Disclaimer
The blood sugar data, graphs, and insights shared in this article represent personal logs and experiences only. They do not constitute and should not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or recommended treatment plans. Individual responses to dietary changes and blood sugar fluctuations vary widely. If you are currently undergoing medical treatment or dietary restrictions, please consult your primary care physician or a registered dietitian before making any changes. The author and this blog accept no liability for any actions taken based on the information provided here.