http://www.diabetes-symptoms.pocket-book.com/2003/09/14/i-have-been-diagnosed-as-having-diabetes/ Fri, 05 Dec 2008 11:00:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 http://www.diabetes-symptoms.pocket-book.com/2003/09/14/i-have-been-diagnosed-as-having-diabetes/#comment-159 Neva Marjory Sun, 21 Sep 2003 06:28:52 +0000 http://www.diabetes-symptoms.pocket-book.com/2003/09/14/i-have-been-diagnosed-as-having-diabetes/#comment-159 my diabetes was also diagnosed after I was sick for about 6 weeks, went to a doctor two times and a hospital emergency ward and no one picked it up, finally found a dr that said I was in acidosis and sent me straight to hospital, for 10 days was on insulin and antibiotics, now am on insulin and meds, and my doctor is trying to cut out the insulin, its been 2 years now. but before all this I had 4 out of 5 pregnancies that were gestational diabetic, so have been there done that and thankfully am fine. Debbie C my diabetes was also diagnosed after I was sick
for about 6 weeks, went to a doctor two times and a
hospital emergency ward and no one picked it up, finally
found a dr that said I was in acidosis and sent me
straight to hospital, for 10 days was on insulin and
antibiotics, now am on insulin and meds, and my doctor is
trying to cut out the insulin, its been 2 years now. but
before all this I had 4 out of 5 pregnancies that were
gestational diabetic, so have been there done that and
thankfully am fine. Debbie C

]]> http://www.diabetes-symptoms.pocket-book.com/2003/09/14/i-have-been-diagnosed-as-having-diabetes/#comment-154 Neva Marjory Sun, 14 Sep 2003 20:55:45 +0000 http://www.diabetes-symptoms.pocket-book.com/2003/09/14/i-have-been-diagnosed-as-having-diabetes/#comment-154 Hi, Helen. Life is going to change for you- and the good news is that a lot of the changes are going to be good ones. You need to go to a diabetes class. Over here, a lot of the hospitals offer them. Your doctor can probably put you in touch with one. These are often run by nutritionists and are a very good way to begin your education. If you have a chance to join a support group, do so. A look at your local library or bookstore will turn up books on diabetes and receipe books that give diabetic exchanges. Everyone is a bit different, but in general, you will need to eat smaller portions and watch closely your intake of carbohydrates. These days, almost all foods can be eaten, but some are so high in sugars and carbohydrates they really should be avoided because a very small taste would <!--more--> account for your entire allowance of carbohydrates for that meal. You will need to start testing your blood glucose levels and the doctor may or may not put you on medications depending on the results of your tests. Exercise is very important. Don't feel overwhelmed, all these changes come with time. Your first step will be to get into a diabetes class or meet with a diabetes instructor. Also, get some books and start reading. The more you educate yourself, the better. Good luck and stay in touch; you aren't alone. -Dona Hi, Helen. Life is going to change for you- and
the good news is that a lot of the changes are going
to be good ones. You need to go to a diabetes class.
Over here, a lot of the hospitals offer them. Your
doctor can probably put you in touch with one. These are
often run by nutritionists and are a very good way to
begin your education. If you have a chance to join a
support group, do so. A look at your local library or
bookstore will turn up books on diabetes and receipe books
that give diabetic exchanges. Everyone is a bit
different, but in general, you will need to eat smaller
portions and watch closely your intake of carbohydrates.
These days, almost all foods can be eaten, but some are
so high in sugars and carbohydrates they really
should be avoided because a very small taste would

account for your entire allowance of carbohydrates for
that meal. You will need to start testing your blood
glucose levels and the doctor may or may not put you on
medications depending on the results of your tests. Exercise
is very important. Don’t feel overwhelmed, all these
changes come with time. Your first step will be to get
into a diabetes class or meet with a diabetes
instructor. Also, get some books and start reading. The more
you educate yourself, the better. Good luck and stay
in touch; you aren’t alone. -Dona

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