My blood sugar was getting higher last time my blood was checked. Now I find myself eating even more sugary foods, which is how I cope with rotten news. Almost like being in denial for awhile. How are you doing with handling trying to eat in a new and better way? It's so difficult to change habits of a lifetime. Good luck in your progress with handling this disease. Please let us know any tricks you come up with that make it easier for you...

NEVER GO ON A DIET. YOU HAVE TO CHANGE THE WAY YOU EAT FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE. YOU SHOULD ALSO TEST YOUR BLOOD SUGAR AT LEAST ONCE A DAY.

Good to see you back PeguinPeru. I am sorry to hear you have this diagnosis, but glad you are learning to adapt. Exercise is also very important and eating a high fiber, low sugar diet. My husband has this, and he doesn't do all the things he is supposed to, but he is hanging in there so far.

Praying you figure out your way through this disease. When did you return from Peru? I would love to here your stories about what you did there.

xorryto haveyou join my club. it is life stylr, high fiber evens thesugars out and helps to prevent the highs and lows. Loads of veggies and low carb foodsits hard , butdo trat yourself once a week or so , Wish you well.

My dear husband was diagnosed six years ago. He is managing very well, keeps his weight in check and takes his medication faithfully. I've adapted my baking, and use mostly sugar substitutes and still make some of his favorite muffins &/or cookies..he's always enjoyed these treats. It' helps me to watch my sugar intake as well, although I don't have diabetes, I still have issues with over eating which is problematic.
Praying that you don't get discouraged. Life goes on, and God will help you with your new way of eating and changing your lifestyle if you need to.
I learned a neat way to remember to be careful...reduce the intake of "white" foods..
-milk -sugar -salt -flour -potatoes and fat...which make up a serious portion of our North American's diet..just be very careful (not to completely eliminate..just cut down) with these foods. It worked for my husband and he's so much healthier today than six years ago! You're going to be o.k.
You'll become a food label reader..looking out for the amount of sugars and carbs...Today, more than ever, this disease has been well understood and easiest to control with all of the new meds and tools out there that help diabetics.
Reach out to a group through your medical professional..there's plenty of help out there for you!
Exercise..yes Kristie..you hit on a very important aspect of staying healthy...I needed to hear this reminder myself....going to get back onto my bike and keep extending my daily walks a bit longer every day! I've been missing this quite a bit lately.