You can talk about it to us, if you want to. I'm 'pre-diabetic' too. Technically it's called Insulin Resistent. It's a side-effect of anti-psychotics. Are you on AP's right now? That can skew bloodwork if they don't take it into account!

Yeah, I'm on an anti-psychotic. But all my paperwork was geared toward me losing weight. I'm heavy, but not morbidly obese or anything.

OMG Hannabanana. It's gotta be this new drug. What is stressin you out so bad girl ? Talk talk talk !

I have to get ready to head to the gym, but if you want to you can PM me any questions you have or fears. I'll help as best I can.

This isn't a life-sentence like BP is, so try to keep calm ok? You can reverse IR in most cases, or at least make it affect you less.

((((big hugs)))))

Can this "pre"diabetic thing be stopped or fixed ?

I was doing ok....almost close to happy. Then I crashed. I don't know what brought it on. I don't know!!!!

hi, it sounds a bit as if you are in shock.

I assume "pre-diabetic" means you have yet to progress to diabetes type 2..of course most people think of diabetes type 1 when they think of diabetes.

You can possibly do some things to prevent it going on to diabetes..a good doctor will be able to help. That includes diet and possibly, only possibly, medication.

So acept you are a bit in shock, give yourself some time to let it settle in.

Maybe it's the meds bringing this on ..not any wieght problems

Hanna, I dont know what to say that the others have not.........I am sorry sweetie that this is upsetting you so much. You have alot on your plate and you have done an awesome job at handling it all. Even with AP's, the weight can contribute to the condition. Do you exercise regularly? Eat healthy? It is very difficult to get weight off with our meds, but it can be done and takes lots of work.

You have to pre condition yourself with 20 minutes every day but graduate to an hour to actually loose weight. The meds slow our metabolism and cause our bodies to metabolize foods differently by processing them differently.

Just check with your doc about the blood work and what you can do and try to follow his instructions. Just one more thing to think about now. Please try not to worry, like Gemi said, it is treatable and not a life long thing.

I am more concerned about why you needed to cut. Have you tried some other coping skills for that, like the rubber band trick? Rubber band around your wrist and snap it when you feel the urge. Please take care of you. Hugs

Turns out I'm not going to the gym after all- so I'll be here if you want to talk.

You don't have to be morbidly obese to have bloodsugar issues. Even losing ten pounds can get rid of the problem. Cut out simple carbs and lower your general carb intake and it helps.

Did they give you a medication?

Hi Hanna, we have never talked before, but I have seen you around alot, so it's nice to meet you first off. I hate to see you so sad and having hurt yourself to boot....Everybody has been giving some great advice I hope you take them up on it and that you have a speedy recovery.
Pop a movie in for the kids and make them a little snack and try to relax a little. You have my best wishes at heart...=)

I am sorry you are not doing well Hanna. I understand. I hope things get better for you!

Hi, Hanna....I like LaPinky's advice. Just do something to take your mind off of all this. Take a walk with the kids or go to the playground with them. Watch them play; it'll help you unwind.

And talk to your pdoc. Maybe a med adjustment is in the cards too.

Hi Hanna. I'm pre-diabetic, too.My brother is type 2. I've avoided it by diet and exercise, but a doctor would analyze your meds to see if they are messing with your body's glucose (?) level. And you cut yourself. It was a bad reaction to scary news. Don't beat yourself up for it. It was a mistake. The only way us humans usually learn is from our mistakes.. Don't beat yourself up. Tomorrow could be the day to turn the tides. Try to be optimistic that this was some sort of wake up call that things aren't as bad as you think in your mind.
peace a blessings to you. Jet

Hanna....

I cannot believe what I am reading... I feel for you, and I hope you can talk with your doctors/therapists about what is going on in your life. You know....I just wish we could all get together one day, and just give each other a big hug....sit down, eat and drink and talk and laugh one day.... we need to actually see each other one day. I wish one day we could....in the meantime breath....think positive thoughts and try and find someone to take care of your kids for a little while so you can decompress.

xoxo Sandy