Am I alone?

[GritsnGrace]

I am sure I am not alone with this disease. Is there anyone else out there who has this, that I can talk to about it? It scares me. It really does. I have lost one best friend to it, and another best friends mother to it. My father had it, and I have it. I need to be able to get it under control, because I want to live long enough to see grandbabies.

 

[k9catts]

I am sure I am not alone with this disease. Is there anyone else out there who has this, that I can talk to about it? It scares me. It really does. I have lost one best friend to it, and another best friends mother to it. My father had it, and I have it. I need to be able to get it under control, because I want to live long enough to see grandbabies.

You are not alone. I have had diabetes 2 for years. Up to this point it has not been a major problem but lately because I have not taken care of myself, it is causing me some problems.

Now I am having to deal with an insedious disease that killed my father.

I hope we can start a conversation that will help others with this diabetes.

I looked at this forum earlier and it had no posts. I wanted to be the first. Oh well I am glad it was you.

 

[GritsnGrace]

Nice to meet you, k9catts. I am glad you posted back. Mine is not severe right now, but if I am not careful, it could get that way. I was told the last time I went that my diabetes was getting worse. I don't feel bad, just tired, most of the time. I am not on insulin, but take Glucotrol and Glucophage. I also take Monopril, to keep my blood pressure regulated for my eyes. I am just fearful, is all.

 

[Akathist]

I was assigned here as staff today and thought I would say hello.

My mother is diabetic. We have had some scary days with her blood sugar going very very high but her medication was changed and she is feeling great now.

 

[k9catts]

Nice to meet you, k9catts. I am glad you posted back. Mine is not severe right now, but if I am not careful, it could get that way. I was told the last time I went that my diabetes was getting worse. I don't feel bad, just tired, most of the time. I am not on insulin, but take Glucotrol and Glucophage. I also take Monopril, to keep my blood pressure regulated for my eyes. I am just fearful, is all.

Ok let's get down to a real problem. Eating!

Does anybody have a decent recipe for sugar/carbohydrate free chocolate chip cookies?

I am working on one but thus far it is only 75% satisfying thus far. I am getting closer but have a long way to go.

Actually what I have developed thus far does tastes good and friends have even said it is good but I want great.

 

[InnocentOdion]

I am sure I am not alone with this disease. Is there anyone else out there who has this, that I can talk to about it? It scares me. It really does. I have lost one best friend to it, and another best friends mother to it. My father had it, and I have it. I need to be able to get it under control, because I want to live long enough to see grandbabies.

My mum has about 90% chance of being diabetic, they took her blood sugar level the other day, and it was 26.4 or something like that, and her blood pressure is too high too.

I suggest a way to help curb your diabetes is to avoid eating any kind of junk food, and maybe to even start eating only organic foods.

I've yet to find out whether or not it runs in me, I haven't had my blood taken. Ever, but since it's on my mum's side, and on my father's side somewhere down the line, there's a chance I may have it.

I'm not much for help if you want to talk to someone who has the same problem as you, but I'll always be here if you need someone to talk to.

I don't think diabetes should be a major problem for you if you already take care of yourself, if you don't, you just have to start checking the labels for sugar levels. It's not a nice thing to have, but I know a fair few people who have it and have survived with it for now.

I'm sure you'll be fine.

IO

 

[Merlin]

Hello,
I missed it somehow.
Type I or II ?
There is such a difference.

 

[GritsnGrace]

Hello,
I missed it somehow.
Type I or II ?
There is such a difference.

Hi Merlin, I don't think you missed anything. I am type II. Diagnosed in November 2003.

 

[lillybug0514]

Does anybody have a decent recipe for sugar/carbohydrate free chocolate chip cookies?

Nope, but if you ever find one you have to share!!

I've had type 1 diabetes for 9 years in May... The best way for me to stay in control is to eat healthy, although I do love my junk food... it is easier for me to keep in controll because of my insulin but its still not good for me

Light exercise is also a great way to stay in better controll

 

[Rut]

I am sure I am not alone with this disease. Is there anyone else out there who has this, that I can talk to about it? It scares me. It really does. I have lost one best friend to it, and another best friends mother to it. My father had it, and I have it. I need to be able to get it under control, because I want to live long enough to see grandbabies.

You are not alone.I have this disease too.I am type 2 and have had it for about 3 years now.You can live long time with this disease do not worry about that.

 

[Rut]

Ok let's get down to a real problem. Eating!

Does anybody have a decent recipe for sugar/carbohydrate free chocolate chip cookies?

I have not a recepie for that but I have a recepie for a cake that you can use as a dessert too.I have tried it and that was good if you compare with other cakes you make for diabetics so if you want it I can post it here

 

[Qidron]

Hi everyone....nice to meet ya'll.

I also have diabetes, type 2. I recently posted somewhere hoping to find someone to talk to also...can't remember where now...but I'm glad this thread has started.

I was doing pretty well on Glucophage and Avandamet. And also one for high blood pressure. Then it's like something broke and sugar levels flew to 255.

Friends praying with me, and sharing some great info about healthy eating....like how BARLEY helps to regulate sugar in the blood. It's just hard to eat barley every day. But I do it and it does help. CINNAMON helps too. Just put in in whatever you can think of.

I'll locate a website that gives information.

Also, several months ago, I was led to get a Gazelle exercise thingy. It is low impact, not expensive and really does help.

I'm still struggling to get my sugar levels down because I really do not want to start on insulin...which was the doc's suggestion. Argh.

Hey, K9Kats...Try splenda in your recipe. But how do you cut out carbs and make a cookie?

Lord, we lift one another up today for Your direction and for healing. Please give us hope in this. Please allow us Your peace. We place our trust in You and ask You to help us to trust You even more.

Break forth into JOY oh my soul. And all that is within me bless His holy name!

Blessings
Char

 

[GritsnGrace]

CINNAMON helps too. Just put in in whatever you can think of.

Cinnamon, Char?? Wow, I never knew that!! I love cinnamon!
I am glad to meet everyone. I am glad we are not alone. My sugar levals are slowly coming down. Since my daughter left for basic, I don't cook as much, and I don't buy junk food! So, I have lost 10 pounds, and didn't even realize it til my pants started slipping!!!

 

[blessedmomof5]

lilybug,
my niece has type 1 , she got hers when she was 12, she now wears the pump, loves it, can go out with her friends and not be so strict......just thought i would throw that in.......

 

[Qidron]

Cinnamon, Char?? Wow, I never knew that!! I love cinnamon!
I am glad to meet everyone. I am glad we are not alone. My sugar levals are slowly coming down. Since my daughter left for basic, I don't cook as much, and I don't buy junk food! So, I have lost 10 pounds, and didn't even realize it til my pants started slipping!!!

YEA !!! You go girl! I'm sorry to have to admit that I have 100 pounds to lose....then I might even look like my CF character.

I think this is the site where the barley and cinnamon info is...and I hope I'm not violating some rule by sharing it. Blessings TODAY.

http://www.oprah.com/presents/2005/young/life/life_superfoods.jhtml

 

[lillybug0514]

lilybug,
my niece has type 1 , she got hers when she was 12, she now wears the pump, loves it, can go out with her friends and not be so strict......just thought i would throw that in.......

Thats good I am also on the pump have been for about 5 years.. it is wonderful for people on the move... but now I need a new one and the insurance company wont give me one so it might be back to shots for me

 

[GritsnGrace]

How does an insulin pump work? I'm not on insulin, and pray I never have to. I'm just wondering.

 

[Rut]

How does an insulin pump work? I'm not on insulin, and pray I never have to. I'm just wondering.

What I have understand you sat how much insulin you shall have during the day and the the pump give it to you without you thinking that you must have insulin

 

[Rut]

Cinnamon, Char?? Wow, I never knew that!! I love cinnamon!
I am glad to meet everyone. I am glad we are not alone. My sugar levals are slowly coming down. Since my daughter left for basic, I don't cook as much, and I don't buy junk food! So, I have lost 10 pounds, and didn't even realize it til my pants started slipping!!!

That how can help you too is lemon.If you drink lemonwater to the food you eat you can maybe see a diffrent or of course take it in your meal.That how can help you too is nuts.It amazing what nuts can do.I eAt for example to my breakfst only one aple,pear,nuts and drink lemonwater and the bloddsuger goes more down then if I eat my swedish bread and tea.I was suprised when I saw this when I tested it out.

 

[lillybug0514]

How does an insulin pump work? I'm not on insulin, and pray I never have to. I'm just wondering.

The pump will hold about a 3 day supply of insulin (usually Humalog) and will have a continuous drip every (well in my case)few minutes, so that it acts as a normal pancreas and keep the blood sugars regulated. You will still have to take more for when you eat but it is much easier to press a few buttons and be done with it then it would be to take a shot everytime you ate.

It is connected through a tiny tube that you insert using a needle into your body, much like an IV. You tape it down and only have to change every 3 days or so therefore making it much easier and less painful and tedious to take shots.