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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Sugarlumpie
Sugarlumpie

Hi all,  I just joined today because I have a serious need to connect with other peeps who understand what I'm talking about.   Diagnosed T2 in 2012, but was without med care for the last 5 years.  Recently Presented in the ER with a serious infection,  and my random test was 387, and A1C was 11.1. 


Dang,  first post ever and it cut me off lol!    So, I've brought the A1C down to 8.1 in 3 months,  metformin, Lots of exercise,  ew,  lots of rabbit food and testing daily.   So far so good. 



The screwy thing about me is that I've had depression since I was a kid.   I'm on 2 meds for that also now,  and ]m doing better mentally,  thoughts of suicide have calmed way down and I'm trying to get a better job at the moment.   But,  it has driven me insane to find out that not only did the depression probably contribute to an early diagnosis,  I'll also have higher risk factors for a deadly CV event,  just because the two exist together,  not to mention the barriers to self care that could change my new,  good habits to bad.  I also found out that socializing and having a better support system will keep me from some of that CV risk.   How will I ever get to the point I could make new friends like that?  I feel like most people hate me,  and I'm strong,  I just am not feeling enthusiastic about that because I have no control over who chooses to connect with me or not.  I've been strong in dealing with the depression,  but now combined with the diabetes,  I don't feel as strong as I used to. 



What do y'all do to deal with sadness,  fatigue,  loneliness that you've felt as a diabetic?  Have you found helpful resources that help you to help yourself?


If I'm gonna be here on this earth,  I want as normal of a life as I can manage,  and I feel really abnormal right now.

Atpeacemary
Atpeacemary
Hugs my friend. First you need to calm down. I am dealing with panic attacks and depression too. Dr. just gave me antidepressant meds. Believe me they work. Finally. Anyway, I was diagnosed in 2014. I was 63. I was under major stress too. Now I am on insulin and I find it easier to manage. My father had T2 for years and that is not what killed him. He passed away from old age. My sister has had T2 for over 30 years and she is okay. Those ads and journals do nothing but spook people. Everyone is different. Taking care of yourself is a must for everyone. Not just those with diabetic. In fact, I thing people with diabetic are healthier than the general population because we are forced to eat healthy. It does not mean we cannot enjoy a hamburger/fries/and ice cream once in a blue moon. Take care
Sugarlumpie
Sugarlumpie
Yes, the meds are very good. The constant arguing self dialogue has subsided and I'm a lot more hopeful. But I just don't socialize well I guess, pretty lonely. And now with the weirdness of trying to eat and drink with people is a worry too... I just went on antidepressants two months ago so they're starting to work, maybe it'll get easier. Who knows.
sgibson
sgibson
I myself have been depressed most of the 13 years of having this wonderful disease. I have found something that changed my life. It's a book that has helped me sort through my feelings and my feelings of losing control of my life. I was taking a handful of pills twice daily, could barely walk from neuropathy pain, was depressed, and had terrible insomnia. Now, I am on no meds, have no neuropathy pain, am no longer depressed, have more energy, and can sleep through the night. If you are feeling like this, it is more than likely your blood sugar doing this to you. Check out this book, it may change your life too. I hope it does. I had been a hermit for nearly 10 years. I had my best friend from high school but we barely saw each other as she was healthy and I couldn't do the things she could. So, I was alone. Now, I'm out all the time and loving life! Please just check out this book and see if it can change your life too! Good Luck!!
https://tinyurl.com/yc8c7z9y
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