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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This sucks!

njgjbj
njgjbj

Yesterday I went to the doctors and found out I have type 2 Diabetes.  It is sudden and unexpected as 5 months ago I was in the normal range and not even at the high end. The only thing that has changed is that I went off Cymbalta a month ago and was going off slowly for the last 4 months. I have heard that this happens a lot with people going off Cymbalta. The doctor put me on Metformin but my levels still seem to go up 2 hours after meals. I know its just been a day but I am literally starving myself for fear of eating something that will make it go higher still. I am only slightly overweight (20 lbs). Has anyone else had this happen when going off Cymbalta? Were you able to get your levels down?

Atpeacemary
Atpeacemary
The worse thing you can do is not eat. You have to eat. It is recommended that we eat 45 gr. of carbs each meal Get in touch with a clinic that specializes in Diabetics. It could be just a blip. Stressing out will cause those numbers to shoot up. Relax.
njgjbj
njgjbj
I have made an appointment to meet with a clinic. They do 3 sessions to get you up to speed with everything you can and can't eat and what to expect. The first time they had available was Oct 11th. I hear almonds are good so I am eating some and I made a bean soup to eat today. Not sure if it is good for me but at least it isn't something sugary. Depression and anxiety is what is going to do me in. I called the pharmacy to find out how much the test strips are and they are close to $100.
Atpeacemary
Atpeacemary
Hugs, my friend. I live in Canada and seniors get them through the government drug program. But I have a private insurance that covers the rest. Check around for a private insurance and see how much they charge. I pay 93.00 a month and cover a lot of things. Manage Your Diabetes Head2Toe is a good site. Carbohydrate Counting: American Diabetes Association® is another one. It is normal to feel helpless and anxious. I am a newbie at this too. Just 3 years. Everything in moderation. This pesky thing forces us to eat healthy. But everyone should be following it too. I eat everything but in moderation. If I am having pasta, I will have only 3/4 cup plus protein and veggies and fruits Lately, I have been eating more protein, veggies and less carbs. You need carbs, there is no way around that.
njgjbj
njgjbj
I am in Canada too. Not a senior yet but close. Are you talking about trillium? I don't have any insurance as I am on EI at the moment. Just feeling overwhelmed but I managed to get my count down today. Giving up Pepsi is killing me but I guess I will get used to that too in time. I almost never eat fast food but guess what I am craving. I am sure its because it's because I can't have it that I want it so bad. I just want to get to 7 and then maybe I will treat myself to something bad. Thanks for being so understanding.
ravine
ravine
I am a newly diagnosed diabetic and it has really been devastating news. I know there are so much worse hings that could happen and I shouldn't whine but I really hate this. I despise having to plan what I'm going to eat. I just had bypass surgery and a pace maker and defibrillator implanted so I'm supposed to eat heart healthy also. I feel like I'll never be able to go out to eat with my friends again or travel and those were the great pleasures in my life. I'm a 77 year old widow. After my husband died I was freed of having to plan meals for a picky eater who was very hard to please. and I loved it. I do have my first consultation with a dietitian in 2 days.
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