Surprise: I have type 2 Diabetes

ronk

ronk

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This was a total shock. My doctor had never given me any indication I was that serious. Last week, I felt totally awful. I called for an ambulance. My blood sugar test (is that the right term?!) was 610. It's a wonder I wasn't in a coma!

I spent 3 days in the observation ward of a hospital while they worked to get my blood sugar levels back to normal. I am still reeling from this experience. Tomorrow I start looking for a new doctor and Diabetes support, etc.
 
ronk said:
This was a total shock. My doctor had never given me any indication I was that serious. Last week, I felt totally awful. I called for an ambulance. My blood sugar test (is that the right term?!) was 610. It's a wonder I wasn't in a coma!

I spent 3 days in the observation ward of a hospital while they worked to get my blood sugar levels back to normal. I am still reeling from this experience. Tomorrow I start looking for a new doctor and Diabetes support, etc.
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Sorry you've had this news, I'm sure you're shocked to hear it. There's a few members here who are diabetic, I'm sure they'll be helpful to you with your new diagnosis..
 
So sorry, Ronk. Hope you can get it under control soon. My friend went the salad, salmon and olive oil route and got his blood sugar back to normal -- plus he looks great. You can do it!
 
Thanks for your support. My blood sugar level is normal now. The most difficult thing for me was getting that lancet to draw blood. I decided to skip the "plunger," and carefully "stab" myself with the device. I get a good blood drop each time now!
 
Learn to recognize when your levels are low or high , so you can handle them before they get worst.

One doctor told my husband he was diabetic,, another one told him 'you're not diabetic.'

My husband does physically hard work, eats what he pleases.
When he doesn't do that type of work daily I believe his levels go up.

Yes,, hear you about testing you blood, daily,, even before or couple hours after eating.
It might help to keep a diary of what you eat each day till you adjust to the new routine.

Good luck with a new life style.
 
Dealing with health issues suck, sorry.

I was just told I have moderate fatty liver disease, total shock. I have been having abdominal pain and digestive issues so got checked out. I am 61 and in great shape, very strong and fit. Good diet, no smoking or alcohol, heck my cholesterol was only 157.

Doctor said I am so far out of the norm for liver disease she is as shocked as I am.
 
ronk said:
The most difficult thing for me was getting that lancet to draw blood. I decided to skip the "plunger," and carefully "stab" myself with the device. I get a good blood drop each time now!
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It helps to drink some water before you do the lancet test. I keep my lancet set at #3, drink water first, and then do the test. Glad you found a way, though.

I'm Type 2. I take no drugs, test my blood sugar three times a week, and control it with what I eat. (I'm not a huge fan of drugs.)
 
Over the past 3 months I drove myself on "the Diabetes train!" My apartment building has a rule that we must eat lunch together every day. It costs $250 a month, out of my pocket. The food is great. I love visiting with my neighbors.

But I also get $250 a month in "Food Stamps" (EBT). My cupboards are over-flowing with food. Over the past 3 months, I bought boat loads of junk food....candy, etc. So yeah, I drove myself off a cliff. I've given up the junk food. I plan to use my Food Stamps to buy Healthy Food. I'll get out of the compulsory lunch program and save myself $250 a month.
 
ronk said:
This was a total shock. My doctor had never given me any indication I was that serious. Last week, I felt totally awful. I called for an ambulance. My blood sugar test (is that the right term?!) was 610. It's a wonder I wasn't in a coma!

I spent 3 days in the observation ward of a hospital while they worked to get my blood sugar levels back to normal. I am still reeling from this experience. Tomorrow I start looking for a new doctor and Diabetes support, etc.
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Take it seriously but do not sweat it. Your life is not over. You just have to make some changes. I was diagnosed with type two in 2007. I kept it under control with pills until 2009. Then they recommended I start on insulin. I was put on an insulin pump instead of self administered shots. The pump made it easy to keep things in order and I was able to get control. In 2020 I got off the pump and was put on an insulin pen (long story). I was not able to keep control with the pen so after about a year I went on a new kind of pump. Now things are under control.

Previous to 2007 I had Diabetes for years and did not know it. I noticed my vision getting blurry. I went to the eye doctor to see about getting some glasses and was told I had Diabetic Retinopathy. Since then I have had many laser surgeries to cauterize bleeding blood vessels on my retina. I am legally blind now but I can get around pretty good by myself. The eye damage was in the center of my retina so it mainly affects my fine vision.

I mention all this to stress the importance of early diagnosis and keeping your glucose levels under control. There is a learning curve but all in all it is pretty simple and you get used to it. I know the Carb count of most of the foods I eat and that makes it a lot easier. There are a number of books that help in calculating carbohydrates. Count carbs, get exercise and closely monitor your glucose levels and you should be good to go. This is what works for me your mileage may vary. If I can help just ask.
 
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