Diabetes

[Amazing Rando]

I just found out from the Doctor on Thursday that I've got Type 1 diabetes. You can read about it more in my blog today if you're interested.

What I want to know from anyone else out there in a similar predicament, what kind of lifestyle changes am I in for? Anyone else out there wrestling with the condition?

[spiritmech]

:pray:

[Thomas More]

I just found out from the Doctor on Thursday that I've got Type 1 diabetes. You can read about it more in my blog today if you're interested.

What I want to know from anyone else out there in a similar predicament, what kind of lifestyle changes am I in for? Anyone else out there wrestling with the condition?

Sorry to hear that about your condition. I myself am a type 2 diabetic so I do have to watch what I eat. I do take two supplements that do help me control my blood sugar Cinnamon and Fish Oil both of these are proven to help regulate blood sugar. I buy them in bulk at GNC in softgel and tablet form and my sugar in the morning since I started takeing it is normal compared to 30 points higher than what it should be. Still consult your doctor, mine simply laughed and said he had been telling his borderline cases to use fish oil for years.

[Tfbandie]

here's one sight I found

Diabetes (http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/d/diab1/intro.htm)

[Xmansmommy]

I'm sorry to hear it Rando. I was diagnosed with type 2 last summer myself and I'm still learning and trying to control my levels. You might PM His child as he has dealt with this with his son. He provided me with several links that helped him learn about the disease. Check out The American Diabetes Association (http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp) to start. I don't know that I'm in much shape to help you. Like I said, I'm still learning about the disease myself and they can't seem to find a medication that works for me... yet.

Anyway, I will be praying for you. :pray:

[Amazing Rando]

Sorry to hear that about your condition. I myself am a type 2 diabetic so I do have to watch what I eat. I do take two supplements that do help me control my blood sugar Cinnamon and Fish Oil both of these are proven to help regulate blood sugar. I buy them in bulk at GNC in softgel and tablet form and my sugar in the morning since I started takeing it is normal compared to 30 points higher than what it should be. Still consult your doctor, mine simply laughed and said he had been telling his borderline cases to use fish oil for years.

I like the fish oil suggestion- I'll ask doctor about it! :smile:

[Amazing Rando]

here's one sight I found

Diabetes (http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/d/diab1/intro.htm)

Thanks! Interesting- why is the site called "wrong diagnosis?"

It says, Type 1 diabetes: Type 1 diabetes (also called "insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus" or "juvenile diabetes") is the severe insulin-requiring form of diabetes. It usually affects teens and young under-30 adults, but can affect infants or children. Type 1 diabetes is far less common than Type 2 diabetes, which typically affects older over-40 patients (though younger overweight patients with Type 2 diabetes are now more common).

Symptoms of Type 1 diabetes are usually quite severe, and rapidly arise over weeks or months. Common symptoms include thirst, excessive urination, hunger, weight loss, irritability and various other symptoms.

I've had all those symptoms except the irritability.

[Darth Executor]

My grandfather has diabetes. If you watch what you eat it shouldn't be much of a hassle.

[Amazing Rando]

I'm sorry to hear it Rando. I was diagnosed with type 2 last summer myself and I'm still learning and trying to control my levels. You might PM His child as he has dealt with this with his son. He provided me with several links that helped him learn about the disease. Check out The American Diabetes Association (http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp) to start. I don't know that I'm in much shape to help you. Like I said, I'm still learning about the disease myself and they can't seem to find a medication that works for me... yet.

Anyway, I will be praying for you. :pray:

And I for you! :pray:

This is God's sense of irony isn't it? I love sweet, sugary foods and hate vegetables! :argh:

[Amazing Rando]

My grandfather has diabetes. If you watch what you eat it shouldn't be much of a hassle.

He's probably got type 2- I've got type 1 which is apparently much more severe, and will probably require insulin shots in addition to controlling my diet.

[Xmansmommy]

And I for you! :pray:

This is God's sense of irony isn't it? I love sweet, sugary foods and hate vegetables! :argh:

Thanks! And you ain't kiddin! I'm a chocoholic. :bawl:

[$cirisme]

Bummer, man. I have always wondered if I had Diabetes or a Thyroid condition (which is pretty common in my family) as my blood sugar fluctuates a lot sometimes.

[Xmansmommy]

Hey AJ, I would have your doctor draw up some bloodwork. Urinalysis isn't as accurate. It didn't catch mine and I had it for about a year and some odd months before the bloodwork revealed it. I know because I had them test me because I had all the symptoms. If it runs in your family you are at higher risk for getting it. It truly is best to detect it early and start making lifestyle changes. :pray: for you.

[Amazing Rando]

Bummer, man. I have always wondered if I had Diabetes or a Thyroid condition (which is pretty common in my family) as my blood sugar fluctuates a lot sometimes.

It's quite possible. How old are ya (if I may ask?). Do you test your blood sugar frequently?

[$cirisme]

Hey AJ, I would have your doctor draw up some bloodwork. Urinalysis isn't as accurate. It didn't catch mine and I had it for about a year and some odd months before the bloodwork revealed it. I know because I had them test me because I had all the symptoms. If it runs in your family you are at higher risk for getting it. It truly is best to detect it early and start making lifestyle changes. :pray: for you.
Thanks. My understanding is that even bloodwork isn't terribly accurate. My aunt had several bloodtests before they found hers, they were just lucky to catch it at a particular time when it was detectable.

And yes, I need to get this done. It should be a huge boom to my health if I can get my symptoms treated.

[$cirisme]

It's quite possible. How old are ya (if I may ask?). Do you test your blood sugar frequently?
Under 30.

I've never tested it. I've always known, however, due to being suddenly weak and needing sugar to overcome it. I once feinted in the 8th(?) grade because of it, and I've been careful to snack enough all day long to prevent that.

[NeilUnreal]

:pray:

[Tfbandie]

And I for you! :pray:

This is God's sense of irony isn't it? I love sweet, sugary foods and hate vegetables! :argh:

time to learn to love salad! :wink: it's really not that horrific

[Xmansmommy]

I love salad too. Just not as much as chocolate. :wink:

[Tfbandie]

maybe be can create a salad with little bits of chocolate on it... hmm or maybe gummy bears

[Xmansmommy]

:lol:

[Amazing Rando]

time to learn to love salad! :wink: it's really not that horrific

:doh: Where's that barf smiley when you need it?

[Tfbandie]

:doh: Where's that barf smiley when you need it?

You really mean this one right? :yummy:

[Amazing Rando]

Well, it's official. Type 1 diabetes. I'll need to start taking insulin shots this evening because my blood work showed my insulin level was "rock bottom" to use the doctor's words.

[tiffanyh]

Well, it's official. Type 1 diabetes. I'll need to start taking insulin shots this evening because my blood work showed my insulin level was "rock bottom" to use the doctor's words.

Rando, the great thing is that now that the diabetes is clearly identified you should be able to learn how to control your insulin levels and you will start feeling way better. (I'm just assuming here that you've had low energy or some other symptoms that were plaguing you...)

My cousin has a little girl who is now 4, they figured out two years ago that she is diabetic and once they learned how to properly monitor her levels she has just blossomed.

I'll keep :pray: for you, that you'll be able to learn quickly what the signs are and how to deal with different blood sugar levels effectively so that you can continue on with your life plans. Hang in there :hug:

[Amazing Rando]

Rando, the great thing is that now that the diabetes is clearly identified you should be able to learn how to control your insulin levels and you will start feeling way better. (I'm just assuming here that you've had low energy or some other symptoms that were plaguing you...)

My cousin has a little girl who is now 4, they figured out two years ago that she is diabetic and once they learned how to properly monitor her levels she has just blossomed.

I'll keep :pray: for you, that you'll be able to learn quickly what the signs are and how to deal with different blood sugar levels effectively so that you can continue on with your life plans. Hang in there :hug:

:smile: Thanks for the love! My symptoms weren't low energy or anything- my blood sugar is currently far too high! What happened was I dropped 20 pounds quickly over the summer, completely by accident, and I was constantly thirsty.

BTW the insulin shot went well last night! It's very small and relatively pain free.

[tiffanyh]

:smile: Thanks for the love! My symptoms weren't low energy or anything- my blood sugar is currently far too high! What happened was I dropped 20 pounds quickly over the summer, completely by accident, and I was constantly thirsty.

BTW the insulin shot went well last night! It's very small and relatively pain free.

On the brighter side, I can think of a lot of people who would rejoice at dropping 20 pounds by accident... :wink:

Glad to hear its going well so far. I'm sure there'll be ups and downs as you go through the process of figuring everything out - are there support groups or anything like that to help you get acclimated to your new ruleset?

You may not have to eat salad all the time (though why you wouldn't want to is beyond me ...) but hopefully if you are a soda person you can learn to like the diet flavors. :eek: Oh and they make sugar free chocolate that is pretty darn good -- my kids flip out if they have sugar or caffeine so I get lots of sugarless candy for them (shh don't tell them that though!)

[elysian]

I am a type 2 diabetic- just diagnosed in August. I had sort of anticipated this because my Dad and my Grandpa are both diabetics AND my son weighed over 9# at birth. I've been tested every year because of that, and this was the first time my sugar levels were outrageous.

My Dr. believes in tight control (keeping readings near 110-120) so I am taking Glucophage and really controlling my diet (meal times, contents and quantity) as well as getting some form of exercise every day. I also check my sugar levels in the morning and evening and keep a log so I can see patterns- and can learn how to keep my levels as constant as possible. So far so good but like anything else it requires discipline and it is a daily thing. I have lost 15# since the beginning of this ordeal and could probably stand to lose 10 more which I will likely be able to do because I can't just eat anything, especially the occasional double cheeseburger (grease plays havoc with your sugar levels too...)

A note on sugar free chocolate- my Dad tuned me into this one so I didn't have to learn the hard way. Too much sugar free chocolate can lead to a violent case of Montezuma's Revenge, so if you indulge pay attention to the serving size. Also note the fat grams because too much fat will mess with your sugar levels even if the tidbit is sugar free.

I have found the sugar-free Fudgesicles to be pretty good, and I love the Diet Faygo Rootbeer. Sugar pop (especially sugar pop sold in the Midwest that is sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup because corn is the cheapest form of sugar available in the Midwest) is the absolute worst thing a diabetic can even think of ingesting. If you have a jones for Pepsi or Mt. Dew or any non-diet pop, get over it fast. It wreaks havoc on your sugar levels! Dad had to learn this the hard way as he really didn't like diet pop. I've not drank sugar pop for years so that was no big deal to me. The cheeseburgers and Special Dark candy was though. Halloween has just lost its charm.

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