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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grammagus
grammagus
Good morning to all other diabetics. I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in June of 2011. It was a shock to me as I was always low in my sugar numbers. When I found out, I got right on taking care of it with diet and meds. After 1 1/2 years I was able to get off all meds for one year. However, even though nothing has changed in the way I eat or exercise my sugar numbers are up again and I am back on meds. I am here for support from all of you and to help support you if I can. Diabetes can very much be controlled.

I got on the ball because my daughters husband in in laws are all diabetics that choose not to take care of themselves. What I saw scared me, so I watch myself very carefully.

Thank you all for being here. I will see you almost daily.
grannie
grannie
True Diabetes can be controlled but you have to make it work. I have a tight control because I use a steroid inhaler and have to go on prednisone from time to time. This morning at 5am woke up with a 48 reading.....did nothing different, went over everything I did and ate...it happens. It happens from time to time. In my case I probably have an underlying infection coming on.......

You not only need to watch what you eat and how much exercise you need to be a detective as well.
mzizgayle
mzizgayle
It takes a lot of determination to control the diabetes, it will change just for the heck of it I think. I also controlled by diet and exercise for years, then went thru a stressful time in life, diabetes shot so far out of control but got it back down and on meds now. It does progress and anything can set it off into the wrong way, meds, hormones, stress, sickness, I swear sometimes it is the air we breathe LOL.

Glad to see you and welcome, just jump right on in
phedrick
phedrick
I think mizizgale is spot on when she says ' it will change just for the heck of it' That has been my experience. You will do everything 'by the numbers'; eat right, exercise, etc, and you will get results that just don't make any sense. It is important, I think, to stay connected with your health care team and work through these issues, and don't be afraid (again in my opinion) to call them out if you are not getting the results you want.
MsBlank1
MsBlank1
Hi grammagus (love your user name...made me smile).
I was diagnosed with type 2 a year and a half ago and I too took control immediately (I too saw what my relatives went through).
I've kept a positive attitude and humor to maintain this weird disease.
It has taken a few twists as Mzgayle and grannie mentioned, but it has always returned to a good range with my persistence.
I agree with phredrick that a good health care team is really important.
My first doctor was terrible, so I fired her and moved on to a better doctor. It was so nice to have a professional on my side....it made all the difference in the world and easier to talk about my concerns in a more relaxed atmosphere. I'm no longer afraid to go to my regular visits or ask questions.
Thanx for sharing and welcome to our little group :)