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Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Health
- Sydney Morning Herald
Greg was placed in an induced coma. The news he got on waking was a shock
It was November 2024, and Greg Bird had just woken up from an induced coma in Royal Perth Hospital after 20 days when he was given some horrific news. While he had been unconscious, his family had been told he was unlikely to survive after multiple organ failure brought on by Type 2 diabetes. Bird had no idea he even had the disease. The 60-year-old said he had gone in pain to the chemist, who called an ambulance for him. He was rushed to Midland Hospital before being transferred to Royal Perth Hospital and placed in the coma. 'The diabetes had been sitting there and building up and building up, and it led to the point where the whole system shut down,' he said. 'They didn't think I was going to make it.' Bird is one of millions of Australians living with diabetes for whom healthcare costs are, on average, double that of someone without the condition – $9677 per person with diabetes annually compared to $4669. Those figures have come from new research released by researchers from Deakin, La Trobe and Curtin University, who found the total cost of diabetes to Australia's healthcare system was $14.2 billion in 2024.
The Age
2 days ago
- Health
- The Age
Greg was placed in an induced coma. The news he got on waking was a shock
It was November 2024, and Greg Bird had just woken up from an induced coma in Royal Perth Hospital after 20 days when he was given some horrific news. While he had been unconscious, his family had been told he was unlikely to survive after multiple organ failure brought on by Type 2 diabetes. Bird had no idea he even had the disease. The 60-year-old said he had gone in pain to the chemist, who called an ambulance for him. He was rushed to Midland Hospital before being transferred to Royal Perth Hospital and placed in the coma. 'The diabetes had been sitting there and building up and building up, and it led to the point where the whole system shut down,' he said. 'They didn't think I was going to make it.' Bird is one of millions of Australians living with diabetes for whom healthcare costs are, on average, double that of someone without the condition – $9677 per person with diabetes annually compared to $4669. Those figures have come from new research released by researchers from Deakin, La Trobe and Curtin University, who found the total cost of diabetes to Australia's healthcare system was $14.2 billion in 2024.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Yankees Looking to the Past for Clues on Cabrera's Injury Recovery
Oswaldo Cabrera's recent ankle injury deeply concerns the New York Yankees and their fans. The 26-year-old utility player fractured his left ankle during a gruesome accident in a game against the Seattle Mariners on Monday night. Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirmed that Cabrera is facing surgery on the ankle. While the team awaits further evaluation to determine how long Cabrera will be out, the Yankees' own history provides some context for potential recovery timelines. Advertisement In 2012, Derek Jeter suffered a similar injury, fracturing his left ankle during the ALCS. He underwent surgery and was initially expected to recover in four to five months. However, complications extended his absence, and he played only 17 games the following season Former New York Yankees captain Derek Jeter suffered a fractured ankle in the 2012 ALCS. © Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Andy Pettitte, in 2012, fractured his left fibula at his ankle after being hit by a line drive. He did not require surgery and returned to the mound approximately 11 weeks later. Greg Bird's experience in 2017-18 involved surgery to remove a bone spur from his right ankle, sidelining him for six to eight weeks. Despite the relatively short recovery period, Bird faced ongoing ankle issues that affected his performance. Advertisement Cabrera's injury appears severe, and while the absence of emergency surgery is a positive sign, the exact recovery timeline will depend on the specifics of his condition and treatment plan. The Yankees will likely provide updates following consultations with specialists. In the interim, the team has activated DJ LeMahieu from the injured list to help fill the void left by Cabrera's absence. The Yankees sent Cabrera back to New York, on the Steinbrenner family's private plane, to see specialists who will determine the next step. Related: David Wright Reacts as Aaron Judge Takes Over His 'Captain America' Nickname Related: Yankees Quietly Add Veteran Pitching Depth as Rotation Injuries Mount
