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Comment on Diabetic Pregnancies Raises Risk of Diabetes Later On by Marilyn DeSocio

Marilyn DeSocio — Sun, 25 Sep 2011 14:23:25 +0000

I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes in 1979, and I thought this was a temporary condition. I was 22 years old, and after I had my baby, no one in the medical profession suggested I get tested post pregnancy. I was officially diagnosed in 1998′ and had a family history of diabetes. I wished I had been diagnosed sooner.

Comment on What can diabetics eat? by Erin

Erin — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 15:19:44 +0000

I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes for over a year now. I did get depressed because I felt old and didn’t want to give up my favorite foods. I also got a divorce and felt I didn’t have the money to get my medications since I didn’t have insurance anymore. I should have investigated farther. Instead I said I would eat what I want and if I die I die happy. The stupidest thing I ever said. I got extremely ill. My blood pressure was dangerously high and I felt awful. I finally broke down went to the doctor and found my worry about the cost was unfounded. Walmart has the pill I now take 2 times a day is on the 4 dollar list. He also started me on a blood pressure medicine in an attempt to protect my vision and kidneys also on the 4 dollar list. I feel so much better. You have to address this issue. It will not just go away.

Comment on What is diabetic neuropathy treatment? by Grace

Grace — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 14:37:29 +0000

Sometime I stand for about 3 hours pain start at the front of leg right above my ankle when I am driving the bending of my foot on the accelerator is in lot of pain

Comment on What can diabetics eat? by Mike

Mike — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:43:51 +0000

I think I might have diabetes. I am afraid to go in and get it confirmed though. People I know with diabetes get depressed often, since they can not eat many foods they used to enjoy. I am also concerned with the pre-existing health issue thing. I am worried that If they find out for sure I have it, and if I ever loose my job with insurance then it will be a pre-existing condition and I will not get any help from the insurance company. I also have a slight concern that it may have gone on undiagnosed too long, and I might be close to it being to far gone. I have had the nausea, the numbness, pain, headaches, etc. I am not sure what else it could be.

Comment on What can diabetics eat? by shmer

shmer — Fri, 20 May 2011 16:12:48 +0000

so everyone thinks that type ones cant eat sugar!!! This is wrong! There isn’t a single time that have not joined my friends while they were eating ice cream, candy of chocolate cake. All you have to do is account for the carbs. I’m tired of people telling me that I can’t eat certain things. Type ones DON’T LISTEN!

Comment on What can diabetics eat? by Max Peykar

Max Peykar — Sun, 15 May 2011 18:14:15 +0000

Really appreciate for sharing your experience with us.
Wish you all the best, Chris.

Comment on What can diabetics eat? by Chris

Chris — Sat, 14 May 2011 21:10:38 +0000

I was diagnosed with Type 2 2 1/2 months ago and I was terrified. My doctor knows that I obsess over things so he said that he wanted me lower my levels “unmonitored”, meaning that I was to never test my blood sugar levels with a meter. I thought he was crazy, but I went with it. I looked up the disease and developed a baseline. I started exercising 5-7 days a week, changed my eating habits. I was 182 lbs when I started and am now 159lbs! I got a fasting blood test and am now within the normal range and it looks like I will be off my Metforin in about another month! I’ve never eaten this much in my life!! I understand some of your frustrations. I felt the same way too! I’m not as strict as so many of these sites say to be. I use common sense and it has yet to fail me. Moderation is the key. I LOVE my wine and have a drink about twice a week. I learned to substitute some of my vices with healthier options. I was very surprised at how many sugar free desserts tasted so good. Here is an average daily meal for me:
Breakfast:
Plain oatmeal sweetened with Splenda and blueberries or Multi Grain cheerios with light soy milk. If I’m still hungry, maybe an apple. Almost forgot, my coffee with 2 splendas!

Snack: Handfull of almonds.

Lunch: Spinach salad with Rotisserie chicken breast and Shoprite organinc Sesame ginger dressing and a small sweet potato.

Snack: Dannon Light n Fit yogurt with some cereal.

Dinner: Grilled Chicken, Steamed Fish, or Sushi with brown rice and Lots ov veggies.

Dessert: sugar free jello pudding.

Snack: handfull of pistashios.

Hope this helps!

Comment on What can diabetics eat? by Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 23 Apr 2011 13:16:59 +0000

I was diagnosed with type 2 also. I called the pharmacy to find out how much my meds would cost and was shocked. If you have an insurance plan where you can mail away for 3 months of meds call them. The savings are incredible

Comment on What can diabetics eat? by alice

alice — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 20:58:10 +0000

you need to see a specialist, and a dietician to use up glucose ride an exercise bike after eating.

Comment on What can diabetics eat? by john

john — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 03:13:18 +0000

I am also left in the dark with type 2 my doctor just gives me pills and says avoid these and eat these. But my levels are still high usually around 200 or so.