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...
It is interesting, when I read about other people's dealings with type 2 diabetes and how many different treatments there are. It makes my wonder if the doctors really know what they are doing or if it is all just a guessing game. Regardless, it makes me realize that you have to really listen to your body and do your own research...and really research. I have had pretty good luck with diet along with metformin and januvia. But, my mother who also just got diagnosed (and our numbers are about the same) was told to just manage it with diet. I sure would love to get off the pills...but when I "accidentally" forget to take my meds...my blood sugar just skyrockets. Also, doctors don't seem to really tell you how to manage your diabetes. I had to find out on my own. I even had to find my own nutrition classes. Makes me wonder if doctors just want to keep you on the meds.
My doctor didn't even give me a glucose checker. But, I got one free from my nutrition classes. When I asked my doctor for a prescription refill on testing strips on lancet...the answer I got was the doctor only prescribes glucose checking for patients who are on insulin. Now how am I supposed to manage my diabetes if I am not aware of what my blood sugar is at any given moment. I'll tell you, I do better when I do check! And, I have learned what my body feels like when I am too high (so I don't "accidentally" forget to take my meds anymore) and what it feels like when I am low...and going way overboard on the diet thing.
Given this disease is reaching epidemic levels, I think a little more public education on how to manage diabetes would be a darn good idea! Thank goodness there are lots of web sites to find information. I would also suggest finding someone to talk to who also has type 2 diabetes...that has helped me the most!
My doctor didn't even give me a glucose checker. But, I got one free from my nutrition classes. When I asked my doctor for a prescription refill on testing strips on lancet...the answer I got was the doctor only prescribes glucose checking for patients who are on insulin. Now how am I supposed to manage my diabetes if I am not aware of what my blood sugar is at any given moment. I'll tell you, I do better when I do check! And, I have learned what my body feels like when I am too high (so I don't "accidentally" forget to take my meds anymore) and what it feels like when I am low...and going way overboard on the diet thing.
Given this disease is reaching epidemic levels, I think a little more public education on how to manage diabetes would be a darn good idea! Thank goodness there are lots of web sites to find information. I would also suggest finding someone to talk to who also has type 2 diabetes...that has helped me the most!
.I do agree that there is an epidemic and sadly even our children are affected. It leaves me to believe that our lifestyle (diet, exercise and stress) play a major role. Unfortunatley the food industry has a lot of lobbyists working totkeep the unhealthy foods on the market and your best bet is to be an educated consumer.
Great film on Netflix to show how food can impact your health is "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead"
I fully believe that we can change the face of healthcare with good quality nutrition, moving our bodies and a litte less stress!
Janice
Doctors are different, they spend years in college, training and then specialize only to forget other things not their speciality. You are your own advocate and taking control of this gives you the power.
You can do this with diet and exercise also, many do and even they will test, tho the disease is progressive over time...