08/14/2026
Today we had our hospital follow‑up appointment with Dr. Trump at Dunbar Medical, and it was exactly the kind of visit we needed. He examined Jacob thoroughly and walked us through several recommendations based on the concerns raised during his hospital stay.
One of the biggest takeaways: we are now convinced Jacob did not actually have pneumonia. The hospital bundled together a handful of worst‑case‑scenario infections and treated him with a barrage of antibiotics to wipe out anything that might have been present. While we’re grateful they were cautious, it’s clear now that Jacob’s lungs were not the issue.
Dr. Trump was very encouraged by Jacob’s vitals. He believes the high triglycerides were caused by the infection and the DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis) that happened when Jacob’s blood sugar skyrocketed the night he was admitted. With those issues resolving, Jacob’s numbers and overall stability look much better.
A huge blessing last week: Dr. Trump was able to get Jacob approved for the Dexcom Continuous Glucose Monitoring system. This means no more constant finger pricks — something Jacob’s poor hands desperately need a break from.
He does want to run some follow‑up blood work in about a week, just to make sure everything continues trending in the right direction. But overall, he feels very good about Jacob’s current health and the direction things are heading.
Step by step, Jacob is getting stronger — and today was another encouraging move forward.
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