Originally Posted By utahjosh Hi all. Had a physical with the doctor this morning. 4 years ago, I was pre-diabetes. Today, it's type 2 at least. I'm waiting to hear if it's type 1. Scary stuff, but I know I can work with it.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: We're sorry to hear about your diagnosis, utahjosh, dear. There seems to be an epidemic of diabetes all over the place these days. I've heard that cinnamon is supposed to help fight diabetes. just make sure it's genuine cinnamon. Some of the grocery store brands aren't real cinnamon. ORGOCH: I'm surprised ol' Orwen don't have diabetes by now, considerin' all the dang donuts she eats all the time. ORDDU: There are still a lot of good and tasty things diabetics can eat--like strawberries, blueberries, red raspberries and green apples. I know because of a good friend of ours who is also diabetic. Let us know how you are getting along, duckling. We care about you!!!
Originally Posted By Rivkah86 utahjosh, I am very sorry to hear that. Don't know if it means much to ya, but I'll certainly be keeping you in my prayers! You can definitely work through it
Originally Posted By utahjosh Thanks for your kind words Witches and Rivkay. I can use prayers right now!
Originally Posted By murfsmom Sorry to hear this,but they can control it pretty good these days. My sister had it and started watching what she ate and exercising a little more( like walking,taking stairs and etc) and her last check up she was make to normal again. Keeping you in my prayers .
Originally Posted By llanatoye Josh, similar thing happened to my son about 5 years ago. Here's a little of his his story, which he tells because he's raising money for diabetes research in a bike ride, Tour de Cure. "Now, I had some funny ideas about what Diabetes was back then. All I knew was Wilford Brimley and you had to prick your finger with a needle all the time and eat weird candy. I also assumed it meant I was an old man and could only look forward to reruns of Matlock for the rest of my life. All I knew was it would change everything. And it did. Skip ahead six months and subtract 70 pounds. I'm scared straight. I work out, I eat better if not wholly right and certainly in moderation, I ride a bike to minimize the damage from when I'm not paying attention.And I'm riding 32 miles in July wearing a red jersey because there's a lot of guys like me out there who just found out they're diabetic and they're scared and they think it means their life is over, and I am here to tell them it's just getting started." I think that you have a good attitude, knowing you can work with it, and many times it's the 'knowing' that gets you back on track and paying attention to what our body is telling us. Good luck, I know you'll be successful and let us know how you're doing.
Originally Posted By chickapin Type 1 is a whole different ballgame, but very manageable. My daughter is in the middle of her second pregnancy and is type 1. Continuous read monitors and insulin pumps sound scary, but they have changed her life. Diabetes is never good news, but get a good endocrinologist, and you can learn to manage it! Good luck!
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin I wish you the very best of luck, and I know it takes hard work to lose weight. You CAN do it.
Originally Posted By fkurucz Sorry to read your bad news. I guess the only consolation now is that it can be managed. Imagine living in the 19th century and having to deal with this. I've had my appendix and gall bladder removed. Had I lived before the rise of modern medicine my life would have ended a long time ago.
Originally Posted By utahjosh It's been two weeks and I"m doing pretty well. My blood glucose levels were extremely high -and with more exercise, better diet, and insulin they are going down steadily.
Originally Posted By iamsally That's great. The body has amazing abilities to heal itself when treated right. I wish you the best.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: We were hoping you would give us an update, duckling. Many hugs go out to you. You're a precious individual and a credit to the Laughing Place pond!
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin Great! Keep up the good work, and then you have bad bits, put them behind you, and focus on the future.
Originally Posted By utahjosh I had a follow-up visit with the ol' doctor. My A1C number has dramatically dropped, which is GREAT! So has my fasting blood sugar. My doctor was amazed at how far they had dropped. The medicines are doing great, and my diet and exercise have really helped. My blood sugar is pretty much under control, now the goal is to keep it in a good spot and slowly wean away from the meds.
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORDDU: Very glad to hear about this, dear. Just keep doing what you're doing. Many hugs!!!!
Originally Posted By WDWdreamin Btw, got diagnosed with gestational diabetes 8/27. Testing four times a day, eating every 2-4 hours, and max of 45g carbs per "meal". I'm now losing weight, yet they say that's fine. So weird! So far my values have been good and they don't think they'll have to induce early. Hope things are going well for you.
