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...
I took was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes while in the hospital last week for pulmonary embolism. I too was told that the massive doses of prednisone could be raising my blood sugar. And I have been off and on prednisone for the last year. And I too had my first visit with my primary care doctor today. Sounds like another post I just read. The hospital taught me how to count carbs, which I have been doing. I have several other medical conditions and this is just one more diagnosis that is throwing me. I do want to learn all I can. The only thing I remember is my grandfather was diabetic; but back then...you just avoided sugar. It's a whole new ballgame it appears now. And I can use any and all support I can get. Good part, in the time I've been out of the hospital I have lost 5 pounds in 9 days. So, I know I was eating more carbs than was good. But I'm also on a sodium restricted diet and a "heart" diet. It would be good to see someone who has all the same restrictions. And to learn what to do when I get that now and again "sweet" craving.
Avoiding just 'simple sugars doesn't count since carbs are sugars and I have seen many "sugar free" items that had more carbs than regular. So reading labels now becomes a part of your life,
In time the 'sweet' craving will go away (some) learn to make substitutions, you can eat fruits on both diets, greek yogart is another good thing, munch on celery will help since you have to chew more so. ask away and we will always respond