To read Mike's story from the beginning, start here.I just spoke with Mike and Marcia. It looks as though Mike will be discharged from the hospital today. Hooray! Finally, Mike will enjoy a good night's sleep again. No more nurses, janitors, beeping machines and checking vitals at all hours of the night!
Mike's surgery has left him with type 1 diabetes, but it may only be a temporary condition. We have our fingers crossed that within 8 to 10 weeks, the islet cells that were transplanted into his pancreas will begin to function well and "cure" him of his diabetes.
In the mean time, Mike is doing what Jack does: checking his blood sugar, giving himself insulin injections, counting carbs, treating lows, treating highs, and so on.
Even if he remains a diabetic, he will be better off in the long run. He'd take type 1 diabetes over pancreatic cancer any day.
Here's to a good night's sleep, continued healing, feeling well and no more diabetes, Mike! We send lots of love to you and Marcia!
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HIP HIP HOORAY!!!!!! What an amazing story!!!!! I'll be anxiously awaiting to hear what happens with his numbers over the next several weeks :)
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