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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Being treated differently

MFRANK54
MFRANK54
I have noticed that since my diagnosis, my family and loved ones have been very focused on my diet. While, I appreciate the support and love, there are times when I feel that it is invasive and controlling. I think it is a slippery slope because, encouragement can be helpful, but if perceived as controlling, it can make the individual (me) frustrated and want to shut down and isolate. There is a lot of pressure regarding food and sometimes it just sucks.

Sorry, I just needed to vent. I welcome any comments, reactions, advice etc...
mzizgayle
mzizgayle
its ok to vent, and unfortunately the food police come out of the woodwork at times, we all have had to deal with them. just look at them, smile and say I appreciate your concern but I have a great support group/doctor who helps me. I think they mean well but they don't realize what they are doing.

And know it is a healthy diet, not a "diabetic" diet, by making some healthy changes,(ie baked/broiled not fried, no white breads, pasta, rice) watch your portion controls and learn to read the food labels and control your carbs (which are sugars) Don't get too far into the hype of sugar free since if you read the labels they have more carbs than the regular product and if you are a coke/soft drink person change to diet/coke zero and of course add water and exercise into your day
grannie
grannie
Just tell them how you feel and ask them to quit. Better to do that then for you to get stressed out about it.

Frankly I like the help from my friends, keeps me in check and shows how much they care about me.
phedrick
phedrick
Vent away my friend. Vent away! The diabetes police are everywhere. People, who might very well have your best interests at heart, such as my wife, or people who are just know-it-alls, such as everyone else in my life LOL. They are in our lives for good. I recall one time I just had enough of a 'butinski' and thanked them for their advise and asked them where they went to medical school. I know, my bad, but sometimes you, meaning me, just have enough!
billwfriend
billwfriend
Vents ok diabetes police suck but want the best for you!
blueviolet725
blueviolet725
I am not the diabetic, my husband is.
And I could be doing that too...like crazy. I try not to, but every once in a while it comes out of my mouth...."what is the carbs in that?"
he also has to be careful of salts and fats....geeze.
finally I realized that it isn't up to me to police what goes in his mouth...but I still buy all the groceries, so I try to "police things" before they even come into the kitchen.
it also backfired, because then he figured I would do all the thinking...and he wasn't watching anything.
Maybe they are like me and just love you. I ruffled his feathers a few times and learned my lesson.
Just tell them you have it under control.
I am sorry. I do it too. good reminder for me.
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