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Any other Diabetics out there?
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ZooGirl02
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I am not diabetic but I do have a very high risk of diabetes. There is a strong family history of diabetes in my family, I am very obese, I have a fatty liver (non-alcoholic), and I have hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). From what I understand, all of these things combined dramatically increase my risk of diabetes. I was tested back in February though and everything was fine.
Titanic
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I hope for your sake it stays fine. Diabetes is a very serious thing. Hell I had to wake up and use insulin again. Best of luck to you and your life.
Negatory, chief, but my brother-in-law is insulin dependant and had been for over 20 years. Ive know him for most of that time.
And for much of the earlier years he was a big drinker and casual heavy drug user. Nice combo.
And for much of the earlier years he was a big drinker and casual heavy drug user. Nice combo.
Titanic
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I would hope he has turned it around then. I did. Having to inject insulin is no fun. Drinking and using drugs just makes you feel worse.
DallasApple
Depends Upon My Mood..
My husband has type 2 non insulin dependent.Diagnosed early 40's. (((HUGS))))
Titanic
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Thanks I appreciate that. I hope your husband is doing well. Its a battle I know that. I have had to inject insulin since I was 5.
DallasApple
Depends Upon My Mood..
Hes on metformin .But that won't work forever.
When he first got diagnosed I was active here and I was panicked..What he shouldn't eat what he can eat..I started a thread somewhere ! LOL>>.Probably the reason I was drawn to yours but you are already an "expert"..Before a week was out I was laughing and crying..
He called me one day and said "can I eat parsley I cant remember"..
We were stricken with fear over every morsel of food.
He had ALL the classic symptoms but we didn't "connect " them.He had to pee ALL the time..(including at night) we thought maybe enlarged prostate thats "normal " right?..his legs hurt so he kind of walked like a creeky old man(another sign of "age).He could NOT quench his thirst..(its HOT here we live in Texas) ..his vision going..??must be his lasik surgery from years ago failed somehow..
That's finally where he went ..the eye doctor..they gave him a routine prick for blood sugar and I cant remember the exact # but it was 400, 500..They told him its not your eyes.You need to go to a non eye doctor IMMEDIATELY>
As the story goes he was quickly diagnosed...Then the
search for food" LOL!! started..The Glycemic and the GI LOAD! YEE HAW!!!! LOL!!
O.k I KNOW you can eat CELERY for sure!
Sorry ..that was SCARY confusing time..
When he first got diagnosed I was active here and I was panicked..What he shouldn't eat what he can eat..I started a thread somewhere ! LOL>>.Probably the reason I was drawn to yours but you are already an "expert"..Before a week was out I was laughing and crying..
He called me one day and said "can I eat parsley I cant remember"..
We were stricken with fear over every morsel of food.
He had ALL the classic symptoms but we didn't "connect " them.He had to pee ALL the time..(including at night) we thought maybe enlarged prostate thats "normal " right?..his legs hurt so he kind of walked like a creeky old man(another sign of "age).He could NOT quench his thirst..(its HOT here we live in Texas) ..his vision going..??must be his lasik surgery from years ago failed somehow..
That's finally where he went ..the eye doctor..they gave him a routine prick for blood sugar and I cant remember the exact # but it was 400, 500..They told him its not your eyes.You need to go to a non eye doctor IMMEDIATELY>
As the story goes he was quickly diagnosed...Then the
search for food" LOL!! started..The Glycemic and the GI LOAD! YEE HAW!!!! LOL!!
O.k I KNOW you can eat CELERY for sure!
Sorry ..that was SCARY confusing time..
Titanic
Well-Known Member
I understand all of this I really do. I wish I was not a "expert in this but it was the hand I was dealt. I pretty much eat anything I want most days. I know its not good and it messes me up pretty bad. The thirst is real bad I have to drink it through out the whole day. The frequent urination. I know all about it. I wish the metformin would work for me. The truth is though if I do not inject the insulin I die. I do its scary. I wish you and your husband all all the luck. Cheers!
DallasApple
Depends Upon My Mood..
[QUOTE The truth is though if I do not inject the insulin I die.][/QUOTE]
(((HUGS)))
I understand the difference I didn't mean to suggest you have control with diet .I was just rambling about the ...fear...
(((HUGS)))
I understand the difference I didn't mean to suggest you have control with diet .I was just rambling about the ...fear...
Titanic
Well-Known Member
(((HUGS)))
I understand the difference I didn't mean to suggest you have control with diet .I was just rambling about the ...fear...[/QUOTE]
Yes I understand. My apologizes. The fear is bad.
Knight of Albion
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You never know what they will come up with in the future.
Soul legend Chaka Khan has been able to come off all her medication for type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, after giving up meat and dairy, going vegan and undertaking an exercise regime.
And she also managed to lose 60 pounds in weight doing so.
Soul legend Chaka Khan has been able to come off all her medication for type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, after giving up meat and dairy, going vegan and undertaking an exercise regime.
And she also managed to lose 60 pounds in weight doing so.
ZooGirl02
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He still drinks, but far less. And no drugs at all these days.
Titanic
Well-Known Member
Thats good. I hope I can kick it all one day. I have come this far.
I've had type 2 diabetes since I was 39. I haven't had to take any insulin- I take Metformin and Jenuvia.
Titanic
Well-Known Member
Metformin is the best for type 2 diabetes. I am on the intense insulin therapy.