Good morning
Sorry to hear about your brother, Taty. Will keep
him in my thoughts and prayers. <br
question of having children as a diabetic- one reason I
only have one child is diabetes- gestational diabetes.
I was in my early 30’s when I got pregnant for the
first time and developed diabetes. I was a nervous Mom
to be, anyway, and having the high sugars made it a
million times worse. I was scared to death- not for me,
but for the baby. They weren’t too hot at controlling
these things back then and there was a very real chance
that there could be some big time problems with the
baby. After Amanda was safely born- although she was
fairly large- I decided not to risk it again. There were
other considerations and I did have the one child, but
diabetes did play into my decision. I wasn’t worried she
would inherit diabetes, (I had not been diagnosed as
diabetic back then and the stupid doctors didn’t explain
to me that the gestational diabetes was probably a
harbinger of things to come), but I just didn’t think I
could handle the emotional pressure of another problem
pregnancy. Things are different these days- there are better
controls. I don’t think I would deny myself being a parent
because of the child’s risk of inheriting diabetes. Even
with this disease you can have a fulfilling life and
there will probably be even more medical advances in
the next 20 years. -Dona
July 6th, 2007 at 2:03 pm
,
Just joined this group. I have been a Type 2 for 15 years, but only
diagnosed for 10. My sugar got out of control a while back and I went
on insulin, up to 200 units per day of Lantus and Novalog. Switched to
being a vegetarian (I am vegan but without the politics), exercising,
and was able to get off insulin completely. The new diet and exercise
has allowed me to loose 50 pounds since April 11. I still take
metformin.
I have pretty good control, but my current problem is the Dawn
Phenomenon. I have watched my sugar go from 118 to 156 in the space of
3 hours, without eating anything. After noon, exercise will drop my
sugar by over 100 points if I need it to, but only gives me a 10-20
point drop in the morning.
Happy to be here.
Andrew
August 23rd, 2007 at 11:31 am
My name is Karen, 59 type 2 diabetes identified, newly diagnosed and
I am not on any meds or insulin yet. I went to the doctor because it
was time for my routine check up as I also have fibro, diverticulitis
and lupus. Nice laundry list eh? I weighed in at 257 three weeks
ago. Once I was diagnosed I started at the health club (3x per week)
per doc’s orders to get things back under control, and my husband Rik
and I went through our pantry and frig like detectives getting rid of
every high carb and sugar product.
This week I weighe in at 236 lbs. I am encouraged by that but I am
feeling like this is all a crap shoot. My diet seems so very
different from everyone else I know around here that are also
diabetics. I am very confused and frustrated at not being able to get
a handle on things. Needless to say my BC fluctuates wildly at this
point. I go from 95 (fasting) in the morning to 110 in evening. One
day it went to 178 and I was extremely dizzy so I spent the day in
bed. Next day I was fine. After all this time I finally got up to
one mile on the treadmill then my knee blew out so after my Physical
Therapy appointment I was told to keep walking but to do it in a pool.
I realize I am a newbie to all this and probably not as severe as
many of you long timers with this disease but quite frankly I am
scared. I have learned to manage the lupus and fibro as much as one
can manage. But I just cannot get a handle on this diabetes. I am
confused and scared.
So…other than that…how is everyone’s day eh?
Karen