Diabetes Type 1 Support Group
Childhood","Childhood diabetes is when the pancreas in a child does not produce enough insulin on its own. In order to survive, insulin injections need to be incorporated as well as diet regulation. If your child is diagnosed with diabetes, find support and share your experiences here. Caring for a child with diabetes is challenging. We're here for you."
Oh well i have just found out that my diabetis ha now got that bad that iam now going to be put on insulin i knew it was strating to get out of control but i did not think that it was getting that bad so it has came as a bit of a shock to me
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I gave my 2 week notice last Friday 13th. Now to join you fine people in a life of leisure and nothing else to do but to look out for myself....is it just me or does that sound pretty boring? My goal was to live to retire and I guess having to take early retirement because of health reasons wasn't exactly the way I had planned things. I just can't stay in that building that is reeking mildew...
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
I think you may have type 2 diabetes, if you have not previously used insulin. The Type 2 group is here: http://www.dailystrength.org/c/Diabetes-Type-2/support-group. I am not saying that you should leave here. But the 2 types can be very different and you may find people can give more informed replies in there.
Type 1 diabetes used to be called 'juvenile diabetes' because young people mostly got it. It happens when your pancreas stops producing insulin so you have to inject it every day. With type 1 there is no diet option, no other drug which can be used instead of insulin. You have to replace the insulin as your body no longer makes it.
Type 2 is where your pancreas may either make insulin which your body does not recognise or use, or it may make some insulin but not enough. Therefore you can stimulate your natural insulin production either by eating a healthier diet, by taking various drugs, or sometimes by injecting some insulin to supplement what your body is producing. The treatment you and your doctor decide on is dependent on your needs. It doesn't necessarily follow that your diabetes is 'worse' because you are taking insulin rather than a drug or diet. There may be many reasons for this.