OT: results of visit with new doctor

Just curious I'm in the same boat when it comes to diabetics. What did your dr suggest as a course of action for now. My just says keep an eye on it. So I got my own glucose machine and test only when I feel funny. But I've known for a long time I can't go too long without eating so I try to plann accordinally. I think there should be more eduction out there for us pre-diabtics. Like send us to a dietician or something. Take Care Joanna remove quilt to reply

I was told loose weight, exercise, and cut back on carbohydrates ie rice, bread, potatoes as well as sweets. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 5 years ago and still controlling with lifestyle and diet. You might ask your dr about diabetes education classes or check with your nearest hospital or American Diabetes Assoc. I was also told that there is no such thing as pre-diabetes. Either you are or aren't diabetic. If you aren't, but have indicators such as family history, over weight, etc, you probably will be but you can delay the onset with the above. Good luck to both of you.

Look for carbs with a lower glycemic index. And check out the Weight Watcher's diet: it has a good rep for lowering blood sugar and helping in cases like this. While DH is a type 1 (on insulin as he produces none of his own any more), he has also found that following WW helps his blood sugar saty reasonable.

Hugs to you Larisa. Take care of yourself. Remember how when you fly, the emergency instructions about oxygen if the cabin loses air pressure? They always say, "If you're flying with a child, put on your own mask first and make sure your oxygen is flowing before helping your child." It's got to be the same with your health. I know, believe me I know, how hard it is. And I failed miserably in my life at the age you are now at taking care of my "oxygen." But if you can take care of your health and make sure you are strong then your children will be better off. That means taking it easy, naming the dust bunnies so nobody dares do anything to hurt them. It means asking for help and taking naps and understanding that taking out time to exercise and do stress relieving activities isn't selfish. It's the greatest gift you can give your family. Make sure your oxygen is flowing.

Hugs and encouragement, Sunny

Larisa, I am a diabetic type 2 and on insulin. You should be able to get a free meter through many of the companies that make them or through the Dr. or clinic you go to. The Diabetis Association online has links to places that give out meters free. Along with the meter should come a package of test strips, lancets & lancer, thick instruction book. The actual needles depend on the type of system you are using. You could also be put on pills. They can work too. Injection is not the only way these days.

You either are a diabetic or you are not. There is no such thing as "Pre-diabetic". In all probability you blood sugar tests are slightly on the high side. This makes you a type 2 (adult onset). Tell your Dr. that you want to start treatment immediately. Left untreated, even with a slightly high blood sugar reading, can be dangerous.

There are newsgroups available on the web if you wish to join to get more information from real people with diabetes. Look under alt.diabetes and several will come up. I have found these to be the greatest source of information. Also go to the Diabetes Association web site and register. They also have a wealth of information and will help you anyway they can.

Apparently, diabetes can be genetic in origin and because you have so much of it in your family I would not hesitate to start treatment NOW. I, on the other hand, have NO family history of diabetes, at all. Neither side of my family three generations back had it, but I do, go figure!

If you or anyone else has any questions please feel free to email me. The motto of diabetics is: TEST, TEST, TEST!!!!!!! The more testing the better in the beginning.

Michele

A concern crossed my mine when reading about all of your families illness. Do you have a gas furnace that you might need to check for carbon monoxide leaks? DH and I both thought we had the flu about 5 years ago. I wound up calling 911 one morning when he couldn't get out of bed and I thought I might be having a heart attack. Later figured out that our furnace was wacky and needed replacing. Please be careful. I do hope it is just bronchitis and other regular sickness. Take care of yourself and drink plenty of fluids.

Kathleen in TX

Thanks Kathleen. No, we don't have a gas furnace, so that isn't it. Also, Dh is better and the children and I are getting better on the antibiotics....I just need to remember to take mine twice a day .

Larisa