Diabetic
I have been fit through my life, for the 1st 12 years as a Royal Marine fron 1978 to 1990 and have been fit ever since, now i get landed with this .....what have i done to deserve this . Im so down at the moment its hard and i need support,,,,  |
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| Wow, so sorry to hear that. Will you be able to manage it through diet, or will you have to inject insulin? |
| I have quite few friends in biking circles it does not seem to hamper them to much. Its unsettling first off. My friends say you get used to it. Lots of t.l.c. though |
| You have my sympathies as well as my incitement to take this on with the fervor of a Marine. Look at it as a challenge to get your sugars down and managed and within your goal, and you will have the benefits for the rest of your life.
You will have some inconvenience, but hopefully, there has been little to no damage before your diagnosis, and with good compliance you can expect to stop most if not all of the potential complications. Life has dealt you a blow; I know you can strike it right back! PS Joan is a type 1 (childhood onset insulin dependent) diabetic and has multiple other endocrine issues. I speak from close second-hand experience!  |
You have done NOTHING to deserve diabetes and certainly DON'T!!!! So get THAT out of your HEAD HERE AND NOW!!!! Unfortunately Genetics often give us things we neither want or deserve!!! Type II Diabetes is manageable and treatable and anyone with the intestinal fortitude to survive being a MARINE  can handle the challenge of diabetes!
Diet and exercise!!!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Back "in the day" being diagnosed with diabetes ment that you were certain to suffer all sorts of complications and difficulties. NOT SO ANY MORE!! With proper medical care and some hard work on your part you can get the upper hand and take control of this disease. Diet and exercise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DO I sound like a nurse? HEHEHEHEH, maybe cauce I am!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Diabetic Education is part of my job as a Cardiac Rehab Nurse. It takes committment on your part but YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!
And if you need to to WHINE from time to time, that's ok too, we are are here to listen |
Tasker's Mom wrote: You have done NOTHING to deserve diabetes and certainly DON'T!!!! So get THAT out of your HEAD HERE AND NOW!!!! Unfortunately Genetics often give us things we neither want or deserve!!! Type II Diabetes is manageable and treatable and anyone with the intestinal fortitude to survive being a MARINE
can handle the challenge of diabetes!Diet and exercise!!!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Back "in the day" being diagnosed with diabetes ment that you were certain to suffer all sorts of complications and difficulties. NOT SO ANY MORE!! With proper medical care and some hard work on your part you can get the upper hand and take control of this disease. Diet and exercise!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DO I sound like a nurse? HEHEHEHEH, maybe cauce I am!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Diabetic Education is part of my job as a Cardiac Rehab Nurse. It takes committment on your part but YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!! And if you need to to WHINE from time to time, that's ok too, we are are here to listen You're a Marine and you can get the upper hand and take control of the diabetes. Get all the education you can, and take good care of yourself. Feeling down is a normal reaction to news like you have received. With the right medical care and education, you will soon be right back on track. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, please update us... Best Wishes, Stay strong! Zahra (also a nurse) PS Don't tell Taskers Mom I went to Wendy's today and had a double cheeseburger, biggie fries and other artery clogging goodies....I'm proud my cholesterol can stand on its own two feet ! Can you tell I had a tough commute today?? |
| It's ok Zahara, I tell ALL my patients that life isn't worth living if they have to stick to the TBT diet 24/7 (tofu-bark-twigs) that ALL of us need to splurge on forbidden foods once in a while to keep us on the straight and narrow.
My "ABSOLUTE FAVORITE TO DIE AND GOT TO HEAVEN FOR" food is HOT CRISPY FRENCH FRIES mmmmmmmmmmmmm. Once every 6 weeks, no more no less, I allow myself to have some ( I even mark it on the calender  ) Keeps me straight the rest of the time!!
WHAT EVER IT TAKES!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
| A good site to learn about diabetes is from the Joslin clinic.
In addition to the beginners guide, there is a free on line course. There is also a discussion board, including for individuals who are newly diagnosed. Hope this is helpful... www.joslin.org |
Tasker's Mom wrote: It's ok Zahara, I tell ALL my patients that life isn't worth living if they have to stick to the TBT diet 24/7 (tofu-bark-twigs) that ALL of us need to splurge on forbidden foods once in a while to keep us on the straight and narrow.
My "ABSOLUTE FAVORITE TO DIE AND GOT TO HEAVEN FOR" food is HOT CRISPY FRENCH FRIES mmmmmmmmmmmmm. Once every 6 weeks, no more no less, I allow myself to have some ( I even mark it on the calender ) Keeps me straight the rest of the time!!WHAT EVER IT TAKES!!!!!!!!!!!!! Every once in a while I have a weak moment 
For nurses, seems like french fries are our weakness! |
| Most places have clinics where you would go for a couple sessions to learn to manage your diet and lifestyle. They really are a huge help, they can simplify things that seem overwhelming to you now, and give you realistic goals and methods to acheive them.
The best thing is, once you have adjusted your diet, exercise etc, after about a month you will feel so much better, you'll realize that the crappy way you've been feeling really isn't normal, and when you realize how keeping healthy makes you feel, it doesn't feel like as much of a sacrifice to give up some of those favorite things. You don't have to give up those things forever or all the time, but you'll feel so much better so much faster if you stick to a schedule and learn new eating habits sooner rather than later.  |
| Thanks guys and gals, i really needed a lift of spirit.
I have had my interviews with my doctors etc, but postive words from strangers mean a little more sometimes. To clarify some aspects, my mmol was in excess of 20 (a lot) but i managed in one week to get down to 12 which is good going im told. I hate to share my problems with my family cause they dont need to hear them all.....in my time with HM Royal Marines i had a different family and we did some serious things together, but my wife, child, dog dont need this sort of complication, but the odd venting of feeling here helps. Sorry to pester u guys with it. but hey, day of days today....... Went up in a Pitts Special aerobatic plane today for 2 1/2 hous followed by a flight in a P51D Mustang dual seater....., then played Rugby at a local derby and beat the opposite side 25-19...if i died today i couldnt have done more or been more pleased. Thanks guys for your support |
Bullshot wrote: Went up in a Pitts Special aerobatic plane today for 2 1/2 hous followed by a flight in a P51D Mustang dual seater....., then played Rugby at a local derby and beat the opposite side 25-19...if i died today i couldnt have done more or been more pleased. Gosh....sounds like loads of errrrrrrrr ummmmm ahhhh
fun, yes FUN that would be the word I'm looking for
HAHAHAHAHA
Sounds like you are doing well, but don't shut your wife out she needs to be a part of the battle to you know!!! She's part of the squadron old chap! |
Bullshot wrote: Went up in a Pitts Special aerobatic plane today for 2 1/2 hous followed by a flight in a P51D Mustang dual seater....., then played Rugby at a local derby and beat the opposite side 25-19...if i died today i couldnt have done more or been more pleased. Thanks guys for your support Sounds like fun! Are you a pilot ?? My husband would love a day like that! Whats next? By the way, the Red Devils usually make a dashing appearance at our local airshow. I get nervous in a plane, let alone stepping out with a parachute. |
| Yes, get the whole family involved. My husband was diagnosed about 7 years ago, and we all made life-style changes..for the good! And you might be surprised at how many people are diabetic. I think the stats say 10% or something like that, with 25 to 40% of people over 40..something like that...but lots. |
| Bullshot - I know it can be sort of a shock at first, but within about a
month you will have adjusted to the idea a bit and you will be well on your way to making the life changes you need to make. It seems overwhelming at first, but it will be ok. I promise you can handle this. If I can do it, so can you. And remember - I am the second most stubborn person in the entire world - (I was never going to let someone tell me how to live my life!) The key is to know that you can control the diabetes - not let the diabetes control you. You will be fine - probably even better than before you knew! We are here - PM me if you like. Shellie |
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