Diabetes Type 2 Support Group

Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...

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v8350rocket 05/30/2011

I want to give up. My diabetes has been uncontrolled fro 5 years now and I am starting to have complications. I just can't take it anymore. I try so hard and I never get better. I am so depressed. I just can't get a break. If anyone could write me or talk to me on the phone I could really use some support.

Thank You

AntonyLauria 05/30/2011

Am sending you a friend request, we can have a meebo chat if you like.
OR I have yahoo messenger if you want to talk

deleted_user 05/30/2011

I have msn msg,yahoo or also u can find me on Facebook! Let me know when u want to talk! Hugz Birgit

grannie 05/30/2011

Your profile is on private...change that so we can communicate.

scooterlady1216 05/31/2011

I hope you are doing better today. I have been struggling for a couple of months now and have recommitted today to get "back on the wagon" so to speak. Thankfully, my blood sugar isn't out of control at the moment. I have put about 10 pounds back on and I really need to start making positive choices rather than ones that can hurt me. I have to look at this as a "one day at a time" program just as my husband does in AA. Sugar and food are my drug of choice. Just "for today", I am not going to indulge in using food as an addictive substance today. And tomorrow, I'll do it again for 24 hours. I know it's hard but we are all worth it!

mzizgayle 05/31/2011

Don't say that, we all have been there one time or another and giving up is NOT an option.

Set your settings so we can contact you, and guide you thru this

deleted_user 05/31/2011

give up just because your sugar numbers and diabetes?
people have it alot worst and dont give up just because of that. you could have it alot worst.

perhaps talking to your doctors and let them know or changing to a new doctor if after 5 years and you still dont have it under control perhaps it is time for a change in doctors or meds.

deleted_user 05/31/2011

i would seriously go to a new doctor.

deleted_user 05/31/2011

I totally understand how you feel. But PLEASE don't give up. Use this as an opportunity to take a good look at what you are doing to take care of yourself, look at what you're not doing (that you should be) and look with a critical eye at your support network.

I had an awesome doctor, but she wasn't a specialist in diabetes, and she just wasn't aggressive enough with my medications to bring it under control. It took me getting very ill and hospitalized to get connected with the folks at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston. They were amazing -- efficient, aggressive, non-critical, and incredibly effective at helping to bring everything in control.

I don't know where you are, but if you are anywhere near Boston, I can't recommend Joslin strongly enough. If you're elsewhere, do some research and find yourself a specialist. Getting diabetes in control takes good nutrition, the right medication, a realistic exercise plan you can commit to... and support for your mental health.

You can do it! As soon as you start seeing results (at last), things will really start to feel better. They certainly did with me.

I wish you all the best.

mzizgayle 06/01/2011

Well she answered my hug and I told her we all could not help her if she did not come back in to talk with us

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