
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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Okay. I might have Type II Diabetes. I have to go for a blood test next week. I've been having leg and foot neuropathy. I already have FMS so I thought this was part of it. This is the thing, I've been overweight my whole life and now after having my first child I am 5'4 and 230 lbs! The biggest I've ever been in my whole life--and this is after losing 11.5 lbs's on Weight Watchers recently! So, I've been tested a lot and have always been on the low end of normal when it comes to diabetes.
I have to be honest though--I'm pissed at myself. I know that being fat is the reason for this disease. I'm fat, I couldn't control it and now I'm paying for it. Great. Does anyone else feel this way? I know that mine was probably' "triggered" by my pregnancy, but really, if I wasn't so heavy to begin with the risk would have been much less. Now I feel depressed and don't even now where to go from here....
I have to be honest though--I'm pissed at myself. I know that being fat is the reason for this disease. I'm fat, I couldn't control it and now I'm paying for it. Great. Does anyone else feel this way? I know that mine was probably' "triggered" by my pregnancy, but really, if I wasn't so heavy to begin with the risk would have been much less. Now I feel depressed and don't even now where to go from here....
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Blaming yourself isn't productive. To lose that wretched weight, cut all the meat, eggs and dairy out of your diet and reduce the fat grams to 2g per serving of everything. You can lose weight that way w/o even exercising although chances are exercising is a good idea in your condition.
I say this like a broken record but here I go again: buy a copy of "Dr. Neal Barnard's Plan For Reversing Diabetes" and use that regime (what I just outlined above).
It also explains in there why there is no point in kicking yourself. Certain foods cause cravings. Nobody tells you that, not even your diabetes doctor.
Yes, you will feel depressed when you first realize you have (or could have) it, but that will pass and if you can get a positive attitude that will certainly help.
1. See a dietitian and follow their advice, I don't agree with a vegan diet its good only for detoxing.
2. Also see an endocrinologist they deal with diabetes.
3. It is diet, diet, diet and exercise as the endocrinologist told me. He tweaked my meds and I have now lost 25 pounds.
4. Also do some supplements: B12, Chromium, Bitter Melon, Cinnamon and a good vitamin.
5. Its all about learning what not to do.
6. I find an apples helps with cravings.
7. And don't beat your self up take one day at a time. If you fall down today get back up tomorrow and don't give up!
8. Find a local support group through your hospital. We need people in the flesh not just DS.
God Bless, chip
He does have Neuropathy of both legs and had dealt with many problems from it over the past six years.
His triglycerides aer high and he hates salads. He was recently diagnosed with a slight heart issue, and takes meds for it.
I just worry about his neuropathy and how it concerns him as well.