Diabetes
By MzLefty
@MzLefty (311)
United States
December 21, 2006 10:51pm CST
I am a diabetic,when I first found out,I was scared to death,then I started to attend these meeting for diabetics,I found out that you do not have to think that your life is over. I can still enjoy my life as I always have.I just have to take alot better care of myself.sometimes I get frightened that I may not be around to see this or that.But then I see people that haved lived with it for years and I knew it when they told me. I never would have guessed it.I still have a lot to learn and would welcome any helpful information.
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55 responses
@tanujarneja (2829)
• India
22 Dec 06
Well Diabities is very common disease
just go for a walk daily
and do some exertion
like do your home work
house jobs
and stop eating sweets
and oily foods should not be given preference
what else
everyuthing is fine
you will be alive for 100 years
my wishes
god bles you
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
22 Dec 06
Herbal Medications though is never a Cute for something. I have tried many things so I would check with others before considering something like this over medications.
@BrickShyOfALoad (266)
• United States
22 Dec 06
You're correct that every diabetic is different! That's why checking blood sugar regularly (and not once a day or twice a week as many say) is so important. I check mine 8 to 14 times a day. I have to to know how it is! :)
@Bunny2 (2102)
• Australia
27 Jan 07
I have late onset (Type 2) Diabetes as a consequence of Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome. Most of the advice here is good, but the most important factors in controlling type 2 Diabetes is to limit the amount of fat - fat can raise your levels by many points. And try to avoid stress as it too can raise your levels. Sugar in moderation is allowed - a small amount - maybe an ice cream ocasionally won't hurt. BUT for me eating a slice of pizza, Indian or Chinese meals (made here in Australian restaurants) will send my levels up. Also rice - I use an Australian grown Doongarra rice - or Basmati is OK too.
A friend has just had two of his toes amputated because he didn't look after himself and he has progressed from Type 2 Diabates to Type 1 (insulin dependant). He is only 50. So take care of yourselves people, and you can live long and healthy lives.
@koolkid2356 (42)
• India
22 Dec 06
Diabetes can be deadly if not cured at an early stage. The person suffering from diabetics have to take many precautions:
1.shouldn't negelect any wounds as the wound may never heal.
2.stop all kinds of sweets .
3.excercise regularly.
4.consume a healthy diet.
5.take the prescribed medicines adviced by your doctor.
6.go for regular check-ups and blood-test.
If all these precautions are taken then the person need not go for insulin injections.
@StarBright (2798)
• United States
23 Dec 06
It is good to do all the things you said. However, only your doctor can tell you if you need insulin or not. The need for insulin is based on how well your pancreas works. Some people HAVE to have the insulin injections no matter what.
@balajimbs (44)
• India
22 Dec 06
BEING A DIABETIC MEANS NIT THE END OF LIFE. NOW A DAYS DIABETIS IS NOT A MAJOR PROBLEM TO THE PEOPLE. THE ADVENT OF NEW MEDICINES HAS MADE DIABETES A NORMAL VIRAL FEVER.
@andreshout (2)
• Portugal
23 Dec 06
Diabetes are a serious problem, but I don't know much about it. ;X
@simran1430 (1790)
• India
15 Jan 07
And also read this .
The following diet should serve as a guideline.
Upon arising : A glass of lukewarm water with freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Breakfast : Any fresh fruit with the exception of bananas, soaked prunes, a small quantity of
whole meal bread with butter and fresh milk.
Lunch : Steamed or lightly cooked green vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, tomatoes,
spinach, turnip, asparagus and mushrooms, two or three whole wheat chapatis according to
appetite and a glass of butter-milk or curd.
Mid-afternoon : A glass of fresh fruit or vegetable juice.
Dinner : A large bowl of salad made up of all the raw vegetables in season. The salad may be
followed by a hot course, if desired, and fresh home-made cottage cheese.
Bedtime Snack : A glass of fresh milk.
@simran1430 (1790)
• India
15 Jan 07
Any successful method of diabetes treatment should aim at removal of the actual cause of the
disease and building up of the whole health-level of the patient. Diet plays a vital role in such a
treatment. The primary dietary consideration for a diabetic patient is that he should be a strict
lacto-vegetarian and take a low-calorie, low-fat, alkaline diet of high quality natural foods. Fruits,
nuts and vegetables, whole meal bread and dairy products form a good diet for the diabetic.
These foods are best eaten in as dry a condition as possible to ensure thorough salivation
during the first part of the process of digestion.
Cooked starchy foods should be avoided as in the process of cooking the cellulose envelops of the starch granules burst and consequently, the starch is far too easily absorbed in the system.
The excess absorbed has to be got rid of by the kidneys and appears as sugar in the urine. With
raw starchy foods, however, the saliva and digestive juices in the small intestine regulate the
quantities required to be changed into sugar for the body’s needs. The unused and undigested
portion of raw starchy foods does not become injurious to the system, as it does not readily
ferment.
The diabetic should not be afraid to eat fresh fruits and vegetables which contain sugar and
starch. Fresh fruits contain sugar fructose, which does not need insulin for its metabolism and is
well tolerated by diabetics. Fats and oils should be taken sparingly, for they are apt to lower the
tolerance for proteins and starches. Emphasis should be on raw foods as they stimulate and
increase insulin production. For protein, home- made cottage cheese, various forms of soured
milks and nuts are best. The patient should avoid overeating and take four or five small meals a
day rather than three large ones.
@schizoaffectivegurl (430)
• Canada
23 Dec 06
diabetes is a disease in which the body either fails to produce insulin, or the insulin that it does produce is unable to adequately trigger the conversion of food into energy
Symptoms are
- Excessive thirst
-frequent urination
-weight loss
-blurred vision
-increased hunger
-frequent skin, bladder or gum infections
-irritability
-tingling or numbness of hands and feet
@toonatoons (3737)
• Philippines
22 Dec 06
indeed, exercise, diet, and medications are necessary to regulate blood sugar levels of diabetics.
@BrickShyOfALoad (266)
• United States
22 Dec 06
The best thing I can suggest is that you let your meter guide you in your eating. It's very scary indeed, but you're right - we can still enjoy our lives. :)
@remaster74 (4064)
• Greece
22 Dec 06
Surely life isn't over when you are diagnosed with diabetes. But you have to take care of yourself a lot. The best people to talk you about what to do and what not, are definetely the doctors. The only ones that are really informed for it. Ask a doctor and ask from him/her to be as descriptive as possible.
@juls2me2 (2150)
• United States
22 Dec 06
Your life is definitely not over! Being a diabetic is actually forcing you to care about your body's actual needs instead of about what you want to do. You can still pretty much eat things you like, but in a more balanced way and smaller portions more often. If this helps you any, my grandfather was a diabetic for years. His key was to check his bloodsugar level daily and keep on top of it with the insulin, keeping it level before it could get too low or high. When my brother developed diabetes a few years ago, I stumbled upon a nutrition website http://www.in2nutrition.com/thediabeticdiet/ its not only for diabetics, but for anyone trying to lose weight or tone muscles. It was an excellent resource for me.
@vipul20044 (5793)
• India
22 Dec 06
its ok buddy there are so many with diabetes
There isnt a known cure for it, but you can ease it with Excercise and proper diet
Dont worry just console yourself and be positive