Can Anyone Give Me Some Advice in How to Cope With New Diagnoses of Diabetes?
Monday, July 6th, 2009 at
5:56 pm
hi everyone asked:
i was diagnosed and it’s just really hard and i’d rather hear it from a person who isn’t a shrink and goes by the book!
i was diagnosed and it’s just really hard and i’d rather hear it from a person who isn’t a shrink and goes by the book!
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The key is to stay calm and educate yourself. Knowledge is power. The good news is, you are in control. With diet and exercise and help from medication, you can live a normal life.
I went right to the book store and read a ton. Careful what you read on the internet. There is a lot of opinion and mis-information that will just scare you.
Finally, get to a specialist. Some expert that can really work with you on your treatment. A nutritionist consult is a good idea as well.
Don’t worry and give it time. Take control . . . the more you do about it the less scared and helpless you’ll feel.
first off pray to God for patience and understanding to help you cope. My neice was recently diagnosed also with diabetes and she is only 3 years old so its taking a huge toll on my sister. Second, get more opinions from doctors about what they think. Try going to a natropath doctor and getting his advise. Sometimes if you have a really huge and bad virus in your body, it can imitate diabetes and thats what will show up on your test. My sister went to a natropath doctor the other day for herself and the doctor was more interested in my niece than my sister! He said he has helped 2 people already “get rid” of their diabetes! Stay strong girl and dont forget to pray and I will be praying for you also
I agree that knowledge is power. Research research research. I myself researched some when I found out I was a diabetic just enough to take care of me. When I found out my daughter was borderline I went nuts and researched everywhere so I could help her. In the meantime I have helped myself. My dad told me that if I cut potatoes out of my diet then it’d help alot. Has worked for me….good luck. Don’t give up. It’s not that bad….thousands of people live with it everyday. You can control it with a little knowledge!
Hi, I lived with a diabetic father for years and this is my experience…….he lived to be 94…..he developed inherited diabetes when he was 38 ……He was a happy active jovial person and a pleasure to have around. All he ever did was take his medicine and go merrily living a normal life. What I am trying to say is Diabetes is not the end of the world girl neither is it life threatening. So cheer up and follow your doctors advice, and mine too in eating whatever you can russel up yourself so you know exactly what you are eating. Of course an occasional slipping is allowed. Eat fresh fruit and fresh vegies and avoid packaged juices. On the whole time to avoid pre -cooked and packaged meals. Take care and enjoy life. Be happy and there is no need to pray as if you have the cancer.
It runs in my family.Take it step by step and don’t ignore it. Below 100 is the magic number.
I answer your question, to hopefully bring some comfort.
You do not stand alone. There is many others aswell.
I was diagnosed with diabities 2 months ago. Type 2.
It was shocking at first to hear that I had it. I was very worried.
What is helping me, is connecting to other diabetics. Just with others in my community. We formed a small group supporting eachother. We talk about the desease and also take walks. Community has been extremely helpful to me and also other in our group.
Perhaps, you and others can create your own small group to talk and also go on exercise walks too. Maybe there is even a group in your area already.
You have made a very good start, just in asking in a question. To me, you show great bravery and strenghth to fight against a demon many face. You do not stand alone.
First thing is to remember that you rule your diabetes it doesn’t rule you. I felt out of control when i was dx’d at 12 years old. I got tired of having to eat at this time and test at this time and make sure you do this and this and blah blah blah. Now I hav control, I take my shots when I’m supposed to but I don’t count carbs exactly, i estimate and listen to what my body is telling me rather than what a machine tells me. It’s hard at first but take it slow and mainly listen to your body, you’ll start recognizing signs and than respond appropriately.
I was 19 when I was diagnosed and I will say I never got the proper education about this disease. The internet wasn’t around but now, you can learn everything you really need to know to keep yourself under control. Also, make sure you have a good doctor who you feel comfortable with because your relationship with him/her is very key….good luck and remember, you are certainly not alone…..
relax. its no big deal. just do what your doc tells you to. if you overwhelmed just be honest about it. it ok. take a afternoon to be by yourself. go shopping or call a friend. your family and friend might get a bit uncomfortable around you becasue of it but tell them its no big deal. if your ok w/it they will relax too.
First off all ,, is to stay calm.. do the research.. go to a diabetic specialist.. if they prescribe medice take it.. don’t be like me.. I’m 37, I was diagnosed with a large number” 640″ 3 years ago instead of a healthy below 120… I lost all hope .. went into depression.. stop taking meds… now i’m in the 200 – 300 range.. I’m roughing it with the medication and excercise.. I have to get on the track… and I would like to see my son grow up with a father.. So be fully prepared and cut back on the stuff u like and eat with no or limited amount og sugar.. take ur meds and exercise…
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