I am a Diabetic how do you cope?

Sorry that it is hard for you, seems like practice would improve things. Have you seen a new Dr. new things are being developed and understood about this condition. My advice is to read labels. anything that ends in OSE is sugar and your body is having a hard time now. Which diabetes is it you have, resistant or non producing? Bread is a no no also. The closer you can eat to the garden the better for you. Also do not overdo protein. that is a danger and again, as close as the garden diet you can get!! My Mother is diabetic and almost 80 and she is doing quite well. You can too!

Hmm.. my family is diabetic carrier.. sometimes I am also afraid that I could get diabetic.. that's why I am so afraid to eat sugar. Nope you are not lonliest. My grandfather, my grandmother, my uncle aslo get diabetes. Keep smilling. Ganbatte! Semangat!

I am 37 yrs old and have been diabetic for 18 yrs. I also have Celiac disease, which is a strict wheat allergy, and I have Sarcoidosis, an allergy to certain strains of pine tree.This last condition keeps my lymph glands pretty swollen which keeps me exhausted. The medicine and ymptoms of ecah of the three chronic conditions combat eachother constantly,making every hour of the day a new adventure in reactions and attacks.I nearly have low blood sugar every morning upon waking, which I try to quell with a teaspoon of cornstarch in pudding before bed.Yeah it's lonely, but your burden can be a gift, just like every day is.Hang in there. I've experienced comas and eye surgeries,the human body is very diligent in wanting to survive.

I know sometimes it must feel as if you are all alone but there are some good support groups for diabetics. If you want to try to find one near you here is a link you can go to and search for one... http://www.defeatdiabetes.org/support_groups.htm I hope this helps you ...you are not alone.

dont eat much sweets. and always trust god for his plans for you. just believe in him and i know he will show you the way.dont loose hope.try to relax yourself.dont be afraid.just live every day of your life to the fullest and be strong.instead take walks i the morning. dont be lonely just try to take smile everyday to brighthen your day and i assure you it will make your day light.

take plently of water buttermilk and ragimalt every day. as my father does from past 20years having diabetic.

You need not to worry much about it.. as more tension you will have more sugar level will increase...My both parents in-laws are diabetic.. Mother in-laws is having diabetes for more than 5-6 years and my father in-laws has just started for say in last 6 months. They both take regular medicine,take proper diet and follow what doctors says.. Also I give them daily first thing in the morning.. Juice of 1 bitter melon and one tomato. I have read that this helps lot in diabetes. This disease is not much scary these days.. there is a cure for this disease with doctors... you will live long life..if you follow doctor's precribed diet chart and do lot of exercise. lot of walk is very helpful in diebetes... Try not make yourself hurt/injure with anything.. not even blade knife, be careful.. DO not take tension. Have a happy time always...;) Cheers.

Hi honey. Welcome to MyLot. I hope you will enjoy it. Give it some time to pick up and get used to everything. Do not let anyone give yes and no answers or answers that don't pertain to the subject. Give them a - by their response. If they are pasting/copying give it a ! so they get turned in and it stops. If you are happy with the response, give the person a +. Now back to the diabetic question. I am so sorry that you feel alone dear. I can only say that you must continue to have faith, and pray. God has it in control. New medicines are alwasy being discovered, so there is always hope. I hope you will receive some friends in the same postion, so you can chat more about solutions and feelings. Until then, I am here, if you want to ever talk or pray with. Wishing you a happy evening dear. And here is a hug ( ).

Aww, honey. Please do not feel lonely. Maybe there is a diabetic support group you can join to ind more people to talk to. I am in the pre-diabetic stage where if I control my eating habits/carbs, I will not have to go on insult or any other medication. So, I am taking it seriously because I have seen what my grandma had to go through. If it had not been for her, I would not be taking it seriously. Involve your family. They love you and even though they will worry at times, they will help to give you the loving support you need.

Do you take shots or so you use the pump that looks like a beeper? My best friend is 30 and she has been diabetic since she was 7. She had a hard time controlling her blood sugar but the pump turned out to be the best thing for her! You are getting older and it is a critical time for good care regarding your kidneys, vision and your feet. You might feel selfish or needy if you open up to your family but look at it as being selfless! If you can get in better state of mind plus stay healthy you will be doing everyone a favor, including yourself. Plus they might worry more if you don't say anything and they might feel awkward as far as not knowing what they can do to help you out. I wish you the best of luck and health! :)

I think you need to start talking to your family - you can't do this alone, and families are there to help. Sit down and try to work out which part of the illness is getting you down. Is it the diet? Could someone in your family help you prepare food? Perhaps someone could go on your evening walks with you. Then it wouldn't seem like a chore to do with illness but instead a chance for the two of you to chat and have some together time. Good luck with everything.

i feel for you. being diabetic means you cannot enjoy the sweetest food. one of the greatest enjoyment in life =/ however, i do know of some sweet stuffs that aren't actually harmful to diabetic people. perhaps you can try googling it up. i would not want to paste a whole chunk of information only to end up being moderated by the people in charge. :S

Im sorry you are feeling this way. my aunt has it too. I watch what she goes through all the time. I know its not fun. You must be strong and it sounds like you are. Just be thankful for everything you have and god will do the rest. Try not to feel lonly Im sure you are not alone. Its sounds like your family loves you very much or they wouldnt worry.

I'm sorry that you feel that way. Perhaps you can go to a support group and discuss your feelings. Meanwhile, you are doing the best you can do now. Just keep up the good work and it will pay off. Good Luck and Best of health to you!

Don't worry! Its very easy to control diabetes. All we can do is control the appetite. Keep the hunger always on position. Spread the food intake in instalments. Take fibre rich food. Lessen the milk products almost to nil in stages. Drink plenty of water. Make regular walking practise. When this should be routine, diabetes may search for another.

Do not feel so lonely because there are a lot of people who have diabetes. My mom and her brothers and sisters have diabetes too. Just see your doctor regularly and observe your usual diet and routine. Maybe you are too conscious with your disease; it's there and will always be there so just put your fate in Gods hands and go on with your life, live one day at a time and be happy. Just keep in mind other people have more deadly diseases so count your blessings.

I discover that i´m diabetic 3 years ago I was just 13 , and for me was a bomb. Now i can manage my tax and i can be happy

If you've been told that you have diabetes, then you may be worried that you're going to have to completely change your lifestyle. To some extent this is true. In order to manage your diabetes it's important that you eat a healthy diet and avoid eating too much junk food. That can be a big challenge for some people. Exercise is also important for diabetes sufferers, and you should do some form of exercise every day. This helps to burn up any extra glucose that may be lurking in your body. You don't have to go to the gym and have a highly strenuous workout every day, but you need to do something energetic. This could be as simple as walking around the block a few times, or perhaps going up and down a set of stairs for ten minutes. One of the worst things you can do when you have diabetes is have a sedentary lifestyle. Sitting around all day, doing nothing, is the worst possible choice. This will lead to more complications in the end, because in addition to diabetes you could well develop heart problems or other medical issues. The good news is that having diabetes doesn't mean you have to alter your lifestyle dramatically and give up everything you enjoy doing. In fact, going places and enjoying different activities is a good lifestyle choice with diabetes. If you were planning a long vacation, there's no reason at all why you shouldn't still go. The only thing is that you need to make a few extra preparations, and maintain your necessary routines, such as checking your glucose levels. You also need to make sure you take all your necessary diabetes medications while on holidays. Life can still be full and enjoyable with diabetes, as plenty of people prove daily. Don't make the mistake of shutting yourself off from the world. There are lots of groups and people who can help you cope with having diabetes. Your family is also a valuable resource when you have diabetes, as they can be a great support as well as helping to encourage you to maintain an active and interesting lifestyle. Get out and enjoy life! Don't let diabetes get the best of you and your lifestyle. For more important information on diabetic symptoms please visit Information-On-Diabetes.info where you will find an abundance of resources and information dealing with diabetic cooking, diabetic food pyramid, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic cooking, diabetic shoes and diabetic retinopathy.

Take Your Medicine:It's important to take your medications as prescribed, even if you're feeling better. They keep your blood sugar levels in a good range, so you can reduce the risk of long-term complications like nerve damage, blindness or kidney failure. If you are Type 1, you will need to take your insulin as prescribed, not only to help delay long-term complications but also to prevent the more immediate danger of extremely high blood glucose that can lead to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life threatening emergency. Plan Your Meals: * What to eat: a good balance of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. The ADA has an exchange list that might be helpful for determining what proportions of carbs, proteins and fats you need. * When to eat: Try to eat at the same times everyday. This helps blood sugar levels remain constant. * How much to eat: Use portion control to get a balance of the nutrients that you need. * Consult a dietician or nutritionist to help guide you towards good nutrition and come up with find a plan that fits your needs. Get Your Exercise:Find an exercise that you like to do that fits into your life. * Exercise helps with weight loss. * Exercise can increase the effectiveness of insulin receptors in Type 2 diabetes. * Exercise can lower immediate blood sugar in both Type 1 and Type 2 * Exercise can improve your mood.

salome23, I know what you mean. I'm a Type 2, age 44, diagnosed 6 years ago but certain I've had the disease for at least 4 years before that. It was very easy in the beginning to control it with diet and exercise alone but I simply can't do that anymore. Diabetes is a progressive condition and as we age and change the condition does its work on us. Yes, we can stave off complications by keeping our blood sugar close to or at non-diabetic numbers but it isn't easy as we age. How was your last A1c? Mine was horrible, over 10, but that was just recently after I spent some time being out of control and rebellious. I'm whipping myself back into line now. I have to if I want to live to a good old age! How is your diet, also? It's hard to eat right but you know you must just like I know I must. You aren't alone, trust me. I'm in the boat with you and am thinking of you right now.