Medical checkup

The doctor checked my blood sugar diary and said it was slightly elevated at this point.

Dental cleaning

11:00 A.M. She worked the deep pockets agressively and warned me to clean well under the bridge.

Cortisone shot in my knee

My (former) orthopedic surgeon examines me. Says nothing is better and gives me a shot. He's good at the shots, painless.

He says again the heel pain is a problem to fix. End of discussion. The right knee probably has some arthritis, but doesn't take an x-ray. And when I ask if it's time for the surgery on the left knee he is non-committal. I have a hard time communicating with him. Once again I left his office feeling bad and hopeless. I decide never to see him again.

Dental repairs

Crown has a chip fall off and the sharp edge, tongue side, of #31 is cutting my tongue. Very sore. Dentist ground it smooth. Feels much better.

Blood tests

Blood tests at Sacred Heart, results: PSA OK, A1C=5.7

What they are telling me

Based on current reports from medical doctors and dentist:
· I am too fat;
· have high blood pressure;
· high triglycerides;
· early signs of diabetes;
· high blood sugar;
· end stage arthritis in left knee;
· minor arthritis in right knee;
· tendonitis in right foot;
· insomnia;
· gum disease
· deep pockets between several teeth;
· a bridge on my lower right in which at any minute tooth #31 could fail (cracked roots) and cause me to loose three virtual teeth (#29, 30 and 31) and go through a painful removal of the bridge and tooth #31

Medical checkup

My medical doctor reviews the latest blood tests with me and starts me on daily blood sugar monitoring.