You're a member of a very big club. Many of us are scared. We've heard the stories and can imagine ourselves living them. But imagine yourself NOT living them! Imagine yourself LIVING. Learn all you can about the disease and which foods to eat. Experiment with foods and find what's best for you. We are all similar and we are all different. Don't be afraid to vent. We all do at some point. We all have our high and low points. Enjoy the highs and overcome the lows. We are here for you.

Ooo aaaa You are between a rock and a hard place. I have real problems with weight gain too, For a different and as yet unknown reason. I really think that there was no need to put all those scare tactics up front like that. It is a fact that there is a very high risk but there are nicer and better ways of getting the message across.
I agree completely with foxysdad. And the thing that I found helped the most was to read as much as I could about all the different options there were and then search the net and with regular testing and experimenting I came to what works for me. The bottom line is that you need to take the responsibility for YOU. We are each different and what works for me might not work for you or foxysdad. In my case it took about a year of trial and error to come up with something that was good for me. there are still times when i rebel and want to be like the rest of the people around me and eat everything they do and at times I do, with regret later.
Not only have I heard the horror stories I have seen the results first hand. Did that stop me from rebelling? No. And if you want to vent. DO. We have all done it. We will all do it sometime in the future. That is something that happens. It is one of the purposes for this site.

Hang in there Ireland. It's been said by the others already. I just want to add my hugs and tell you I care too.
Remember to test.
Keep a little food diary.You will be able to see what keeps you with even numbers and what you will need to avoid. Do remember to keep your fat,salt and sugar intakes low. Try to eat veggies when you feel like you're "starving" or grab a piece of fruit.
((((Ireland))))

I can relate Ireland.. My husband is in a fit because all of the info he was given when he was diagnosed. He has never been one to follow a diet and he hates the idea of restricting himself to certain foods. Hubby is dealing with swollen legs, brusing, blisters and having to wear support stockings. He is 60 years old.
He also has cholesterol and triglyseride (sp) issues that conflicts with some of the dietary modalities of other issues he has!
Im on this thread to try to help get him some info and help him cope.
Good luck to you and let's hope we can all find out something positive to help our individual issues.

Thank you Y'all!! You are some kind of wonderful! Your kind words and encouragment mean the world to me.

xoxo

Ireland

Hang in there and it does not have to be a death sentence. I don't look at it like that at all. I too have bipolar and sometimes the meds can contribute to diabetes. I just found that out with Seroquel/mood stabilizer drug that I just recently went off of. I'm anxious to see what happens to my blood sugar scores. You hang in there. Try and take some deep breaths and relax so you will be able to take care of yourself. I wish you well.

Funny you say that....That's what caused this whole mess...Seroquel! I have been on it for over 7 yrs now, I believe. =( I guess you and both can wait and see how the results weight in (no pun) =)

Hi, Ireland
Being a diabetic is to be scared. there are a lot of horror stories but you can be the author of your own story, and it can have a happy ending. I personally know a diabetic woman 94 years old. You can write your own story. Don't be afraid

94 years old ? wow! that's great!,

I like the sound of that...That is great!!! WOW!!!

I sounds like you are very overwhelmed right now. Too much too soon. Remember that everybody is very different. You will need to find out what food's...what exersise...what meds work the best for YOU. Now is the time to turn this around and remember YOU are in control of this disease...it does not have control over you. Dig deep within yourself and find your strength. Its there..you just need to find it.

HI Ireland. I'm sure you're scared and so am I. We just found out 2 weeks ago that my husband has type 2 diabetes. He almost went into a coma because we had no idea he had it. He's on insulin now and I'm learning how to cook better meals and we are trying to adjust to a new lifestyle. Good luck to you and keep coming here. There are a lot of caring people here. IRISH