RDF
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Post by RDF on Mar 3, 2010 23:09:04 GMT -5
RT @jeffborzello: RT @postsports: Jolting news from Georgetown: Leading scorer Austin Freeman has diabetes: bit.ly/9UGKqJ 9 minutes ago via web |
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RusskyHoya
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Post by RusskyHoya on Mar 3, 2010 23:10:57 GMT -5
Well that was unexpected...
Go Hoyas eat the bananas (except for the ones dipped in chocolate)?
And, of course, best wishes and hopes to Austin in what I'm sure will be a challenging time and adjustment period. Unfortunately, less-than-good things happen to good people, but Free is a warrior and I'm certain he will tackle this as he has many other challenges.
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CO_Hoya
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Post by CO_Hoya on Mar 3, 2010 23:11:34 GMT -5
Wow. Can some of our medical experts (e.g. Dan) weigh in on the implications?
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Post by HometownHoya on Mar 3, 2010 23:11:45 GMT -5
RT @jeffborzello: RT @postsports: Jolting news from Georgetown: Leading scorer Austin Freeman has diabetes: bit.ly/9UGKqJ 9 minutes ago via web Talk about a blindside |
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Post by RockawayHoya on Mar 3, 2010 23:12:19 GMT -5
Wow. Just wow.
Glad to know he's got his condition properly diagnosed. This could have been a potentially life-threatening situation, but it should be able to be successfully controlled and monitored now.
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Post by regalmeans on Mar 3, 2010 23:14:41 GMT -5
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Post by tinker89 on Mar 3, 2010 23:16:35 GMT -5
Fortunate that this was caught; let's hope he gets the best of care and attention.
Best wishes to him and his family; and here's hoping he comes back strong.
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Post by rustyshackleford on Mar 3, 2010 23:19:05 GMT -5
Wow, and the past couple games he was playing in I was thinking that he was beginning to look a lot skinnier.
Hope he stays healthy now that it's been diagnosed. I don't know how its going to impact his bright career but as a (disgruntled) knicks fans I know Dudley and Clyde both have it.
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GUJook97
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Post by GUJook97 on Mar 3, 2010 23:19:05 GMT -5
Very sad. Something he will have to deal with all his life, and we forget how he is only 20. Glad they caught it.
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Post by jerseyhoya34 on Mar 3, 2010 23:20:51 GMT -5
It probably all depends on what type of diabetes he has. In any event, good news that they have identified this before a more serious event occurred and that they are considering how best to proceed. Lord knows GU has a good training/medical staff and alumni (like Zo) who have confronted medical issues while playing ball.
I guess this diagnosis may help to explain all the confusion that arose - why JT3 did not know what was going on with his condition and why we needed to send Free back from Morgantown. Glad we did that. I didn't read all the initial details from that time about his condition, but it could have been weird - he may not have had symptoms of your garden variety flu illness. Who knows?
Insights from Dan and the medical professionals would be helpful if only to fill in whatever cracks that can be filled in given this report.
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geedell
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Post by geedell on Mar 3, 2010 23:23:07 GMT -5
I'm praying for him. Clearly, he needs to get his health straight before he even thinks about basketball.
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Post by Coast2CoastHoya on Mar 3, 2010 23:23:32 GMT -5
Wow. Good luck and glad you know what it is now, Free. WE ARE ALL WITH YOU.
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Post by DanMcQ on Mar 3, 2010 23:27:40 GMT -5
I don't know anything specific about Austin's situation, but generally when people present with their initial episode they have extremely high blood sugar levels that cause them to lose massive amounts of fluid as their kidneys try to eliminate the extra sugar. It's somewhat like a boulder rolling downhill and a person can be 10+ liters down in total body fluid before they know it. Episodes of severe hyperglycemia are often triggered by infections. I'll append this with a couple of links shortly with the caveat that again, none of us know any of the specifics of Austin's situation and we should respect his privacy regarding details. www.cdc.gov/diabetes/consumer/index.htmwww.cdc.gov/diabetes/pubs/general.htm#whatwww.cdc.gov/diabetes/faq/basics.htmIf hyperglycemia and dehydration are not recopgnized and treated a condition called diabetic ketoacidosis can occur, which can be life-threatening. Mind you there is no information stating this is what Austin had but it is the most severe situation that can develop. The clue in Austin's history that did not fit with viral gastroenteritis was the frequent urination. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diabetic_ketoacidosisBottom line is he should be fine with proper medication, etc. |
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Post by jerseyhoya34 on Mar 3, 2010 23:30:21 GMT -5
It should go without saying that we need the students/fans to pick up Austin this weekend whether he's on the floor or on the bench. Maybe an Austin Freeman call and response cheer across the Phone Booth.
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Post by bmartin on Mar 3, 2010 23:30:52 GMT -5
My daughter has diabetes and when she caught a virus or flu in December she became dehydrated quickly and her blood sugar level jumped up so fast she had to go into the hospital for IV fluids and IV insulin for two days. She didn't have it until she was in her 20s.
Freeman's case sounds similar.
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Post by pittsburghhoya on Mar 3, 2010 23:31:38 GMT -5
It is amazing to me that he has been able to play at such a high level this year with this condition especially only a week ago in Louisville. Hope he gets better and look forward to seeing him on the court again whether it is this year or next.
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Post by strummer8526 on Mar 3, 2010 23:33:20 GMT -5
Wow, and the past couple games he was playing in I was thinking that he was beginning to look a lot skinnier. I said the exact same thing. During the Louisville game was the first time I noticed it—it just looked like his face/neck had really slimmed down, but not in a "getting more athletic" sort of way. Hopefully this all gets worked out for him. Obviously sooner is better, but the BET is definitely an afterthought as far as this goes. Other guys need to step up. Free needs to get better. |
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Post by HometownHoya on Mar 3, 2010 23:34:27 GMT -5
Imagine how he will be able to play once he gets his blood sugar all shorted out...40+ pts? 15+ ast?
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Post by CAHoya07 on Mar 3, 2010 23:42:34 GMT -5
Wow, not much you can say. Bizarre. Glad that it has been diagnosed. Obviously Austin's health is first and foremost, but it sounds like he will be able to play at some point soon, and it won't affect his playing career.
Glad to read he's already practicing with the team again. Whatever happens, I imagine he'll at least be on the bench on Saturday, and he deserves a warm ovation from the Georgetown family. An "Austin Freeman" chant would not be a bad idea either.
I've heard from others that learning you have diabetes can be a jarring experience, especially when you're young, so hope Austin deals with it all right. It sounds like he has some good support around him.
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Post by Coast2CoastHoya on Mar 3, 2010 23:44:09 GMT -5
Wow, not much you can say. Bizaree. Glad that it has been diagnosed. Obviously Austin's health is first and foremost, but it sounds like he will be able to play at some point soon, and it won't affect his playing career. Glad to read he's already practicing with the team again. Whatever happens, I imagine he'll at least be on the bench on Saturday, and he deserves a warm ovation from the Georgetown family. An "Austin Freeman" chant would not be a bad idea either. I've heard from others that learning you have diabetes can be a jarring experience, especially when you're young, so hope Austin deals with it all right. It sounds like he has some good support around him. And from his quotes in the Post, sounds like he's taking it in stride so far. |
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