In the busy city, Li Wei is the epitome of many people. As an office worker, his life seems to be filled with never-ending work, often working overtime late into the night, eating irregularly, and exercising very little. Li Wei never thought there was anything wrong with his lifestyle, until that night, everything changed.
One night, Li Wei returned from overtime as usual, feeling exhausted. But the difference was that he suddenly felt severe abdominal pain, accompanied by nausea and continuous vomiting. At first, he thought it was just an ordinary gastrointestinal upset, perhaps caused by an unclean takeout he had eaten in a hurry during the day. He tried to compress his stomach with hot water and took some of the usual medicines at home in the hope of relieving his symptoms. But as time went on, the symptoms not only did not improve, but became more and more severe.
At this time, Li Wei began to panic. He realized that it could be more than simple food poisoning or gastroenteritis. Could this severe abdominal pain, persistent nausea, and vomiting be a precursor to a more serious illness? Under the persuasion of relatives and friends, Li Wei decided to go to the emergency room of the hospital late at night to seek help from a professional doctor.
Under the persuasion of his friends, Li Wei came to the hospital with his exhausted body. While waiting for the diagnosis, he was extremely nervous. He fears that his condition will be severe enough to require hospitalization or a diagnosis of a long-term illness. But he never expected that the truth was far more complicated than he imagined.
Doctors initially diagnosed him with acute gastroenteritis, but after a series of blood tests, the results showed abnormally high blood sugar and ketone levels, which are not typical gastroenteritis manifestations. Li Wei was told that he may be suffering from diabetic ketoacidosis — a serious complication of diabetes that could be life-threatening if left untreated.
This diagnosis was like a bombshell that shattered Li Wei's peaceful life. He couldn't believe how he could have diabetes? Although he usually eats irregularly, he is not overweight or other obvious symptoms of diabetes. But now, he has to face this harsh reality.
The doctor patiently explained that diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious complication that is common in people with type 1 diabetes, but sometimes it can also occur in people with type 2 diabetes. This is because the body is unable to efficiently use glucose as an energy source and instead breaks down fat, producing large amounts of ketones that lead to acidification of the blood. The doctor meticulously explained to Li Wei his symptoms, including extreme dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and the resulting severe abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.
In the face of this sudden health crisis, Li Wei felt unprecedented panic and helplessness. But with the support of his doctor and family, he gradually accepted this reality. Treatment begins, and doctors use intravenous fluids and electrolytes to correct dehydration and acid-base imbalances, along with insulin injections to lower blood sugar levels and ketone bodies in the blood.
In the long days and nights, Li Wei experienced the most difficult moment of his life. He reflected on his lifestyle from his hospital bed and realized the importance of health. He was determined that once he recovered, he would completely change his Xi, have regular health check-ups, and strictly follow the doctor's instructions to manage his diabetes.
When Li Wei finally recovered and was discharged from the hospital, he felt as if he had been reborn. Although he was facing a new life challenge, he had a new hope and determination. He knows that although life may have many unforeseen challenges, as long as you face them positively and bravely face them, there are no difficulties that cannot be overcome.