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Is Diabetes the real enemy?
by shastadiabetesApril 9, 2009 4:37 AM
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Anonymous replied April 9, 2009 12:48 PM
You make it sound as if Diabetes is a death sentence, not a life sentence and either way I have to disagree. Sure, it takes willpower to stay on track but, YOU are in control, not the diabetes and the sooner you just accept it as a PART of your life and not your whole life the better off you'll be. There are those here that have managed their diabetes for decades and have led a productive life, it is not a "life sentence" as you stated its just a small part of the big picture unless you let it take over.
shastadiabetes replied April 9, 2009 10:43 PM Hello, I have had Diabetes for 45 years and What I do is working, This, is working for me. I want people to understand just how Bad this Illness is. Diabetics are not planning for the long run. It seems they live for the Day. Some on has to stand up and lay it on the line, so not all will suffer.
Bluebutterfly replied April 20, 2009 10:06 AM I choose to make it a part of my life. I might fall off the wagon sometimes. I just get over it and try harder the next day.No one is perfect and we all try to help others not scare them to death.I love this site. It has helped me so much. |
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kdroberts replied April 9, 2009 12:58 PM
It's sound advice in general but you have to remember that each case is different and each treatment is different. A large number of diabetics, including a huge number of type 1's and insulin users in general, have to go by doctor guidelines but have to figure things out on their own based on what works for them. That may mean not taking insulin or medications at the same time and varying the amounts taken.
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Antique-Dave replied April 9, 2009 4:23 PM
Good thing I'm not suicidal,
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vgarrison replied April 9, 2009 4:59 PM
Wow, I had a crappy day with my inapt doctor yesterday. It's a good thing that I'm stronger than my diabetes or this post would push me over the edge.
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Sarguillo |
Sarguillo replied April 9, 2009 6:18 PM
Everyone who is born has an appointment with death. I choose not to look at it as a death sentence, but a glass half full kinda way, as a life to live. Yes, some of us have issues that need to be addressed, we do. we live to the best of our ability. Diabetes is there. I wont run from it, nor will I let it run me. It just somthing that I live with. Kinda like my wife. There are days I wish I wasnt married, Other days, I am glad I am. There are days I wish i wasnt diabetic. No days that I wish I am. Oh well. I have to live with both of them. I;ll make the most I can with them by my side. |
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Deleted User replied April 9, 2009 10:08 PM
Last edited 7 months ago WOW, What is eating you? What made you feel the need to post this crap? I am Type 1, insulin dependent and I do log everything and check my BS on a regular, daily routine. Why, because diabetes IS NOT A DEATH SENTENCE! What if somebody logged on this site for the first time after being diagnosed with Type 1 or Type 2? Don't you see what harm you could do? You are entitled to your opinion, just like I am. I think what you said is stupid and I hope anybody scared about having diabetes chalks this up to somebody who had nothing better to do. This is a support community, not one to write this kind of CRAP. You are totally wrong and I hope you find another website to haunt. Geez, OMG.
MeiMei replied April 9, 2009 10:20 PM Cool your jets. Take a deep breath and relax. You are right, this is a place for someone to verbalize, obviously this person has not accepted his/her disease yet. I suggest some counseling for them, ASAP.
Deleted User replied April 9, 2009 10:32 PM Well, the profile says he has had diabetes for 44 years. So how long does it take a person to accept this disease? I was only diagnosd in December and I would run screaming out of the room if I didn't have 4 months under my belt if I was JUST diagnosed and sat down and read this.
mamaoak replied April 9, 2009 11:15 PM well i have had this for three and half months when i was first diagnosed i was angry and afraid but i dont give up. i was able to get off those shots and on the pill and in one month get my sugars down to aic 135 wich is a 6.3 if i had seen this i would have been so distraught i would have been a reck. and for those people that have such a bad attitude no wonder they have problems. and to the rest of you i enjoy this sight it has realy helped me thanks to all of you with out your encouragement and being able to read your stories i would be lost. |
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Anngelia replied April 13, 2009 5:53 PM
I've been a diabetic since I was 7 years old (almost 40 years). Yes it is a crappy disease but not the end of the world. It is possible to have this illness and still have a full life.
Pat Roth replied July 22, 2009 9:51 PM Last edited 4 months ago I wondered if you couldn't have high days, no matter if you were doing all of the right things--kinda--ha--so this helps put it into a better perspective for me. As for a death sentence, I guess that I am luckier than most as I am already 77 yrs, and shouldn't have more than 20 or 30 years left to watch what I EAT< which is what I should have been doing many years ago! Death doesn't bother me, Life, with all of its pain, does. Now is that a positive outlook?? hahah--I have had several illnesses that the DRs didn't think I would survive, but here I am, still feisty and kicking---if I hold onto a chair! Laugh at death and see how far he runs! Oh, NO, she is killing me with kindness!! I can't take that!! Ha---Pat roth |
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Blue Carnation replied April 14, 2009 12:14 AM
I never thought of diabeties as a life sentence before. No parole, Well that is not for me! I am going to do everything I can to beat this disease. If needed I will volunteer for research or what ever it takes to get through this. I am starting now!!!
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DJ replied April 20, 2009 12:39 PM
Ok Folks, lets not shoot the messanger here!!Honestly,I get what George is trying to say,(even if I'm not sure I agree with how he said it).."Diabetes is not the enemy!" in fact we can be our own worst enemy, not just with this condition but with a great many things we do in our lives.
Gabby replied April 20, 2009 1:24 PM Last edited 7 months ago Right on DJ.
DJ replied April 20, 2009 1:51 PM Thank-you Gabby, and YEAH,"What she said!!
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Deleted User replied April 21, 2009 12:08 AM
Well, I'm kinda thinkin he didn't have to put it so 'gestapo-like'. It was kinda harsh, LOTS of capitalized words. |
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Gabby replied April 21, 2009 9:03 PM
Ok, if you see your kid headed for danger, lets say a car coming down the street. Do you stand by the road side and say with a whisper soft voice...."come here junior". No, you yell, you scream and you run into the road to save your kid.
Sarguillo replied April 21, 2009 10:37 PM Last edited 7 months ago We have a title for this, its called "The diabetic police" As a diabetic, I dont want to be policed from another diabetic who is in the know nor from a friend who is not diabetic and knows nothing about what I am going through. I will not listen to an overbearning statement from anyone, including my doctor. We are human, We are all pretty much on the same road. I will travel that road with as much dignity as I can control. I think it was the tone of the OP that put off a few including me. I applaud the OP for his efforts, if not his execution. I see that he is a caring person. I do beleive he ment well. |
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thinker51 replied April 26, 2009 6:55 PM
I've had diabetes about 20 yrs. now .I sometimes feel down over it and get deppress ,mine is diet controled, I have some high bs and some okay ones I know it can change anytime but as Montel Williams said on a show I watch on his medical problem you can't give up, don't let it control you,you be in control because if you don't it may bring you down.You can learn what foods to eat, how much, but like me I sometimes give in and eat more than I should be and that's when I notice the higher bs then I get back on track and they get better you can live with diabetes and do most of what you want, we just have to be more careful with our chocies ,sometimes this diabetic thing can grab you and you start liveing a more healthier live style because most of us that have it do try.Some of my family thinks it's dum to change my diet to a healthier one but I tell them maybe they should try it and not knock it.God Bless you all.
Gabby replied April 26, 2009 10:46 PM You are so right. My first 9 months were strictly with diet and exercise, and to be honest, I think I did better than when I got on meds. Meds have made me lazy in someways, and I pay for it. I liked my discipline better before. I have to mix the two and then maybe, just maybe I will get the results I seek.
Pat Roth replied July 22, 2009 9:41 PM For years I have fought "coming down" with this disease, was warned years ago to be careful, I didn't really, someday--I am still OK. One Dr put me on glucophage, but I had no meter, all guess work and i felt OK, so let it go--
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Wolfin2009 replied April 26, 2009 7:41 PM
I had Diabetic for 29 yrs. and I overseek it's the enemy which I dislike what I take but "Must do that Right Procession" which I follow the path of my life it is not the enemy if you follow the doctor's direction. it s your receipe.
Pat Roth replied July 22, 2009 10:01 PM Haha---Not that this disease is funny--but after all I THINK that I have been through, God has seen fit to throw me another challenge? I don't like it, but I didn't like the others either, but I am still here and probably will be for years to come--my mom died at 98 and her Dr, told me that I had the "long age genes" so will probably live that long too, am 77 yrs, so how many years to go? I see diabetis as another challenge, and I always did well in school, studied my lessons, so why should I start acting differntly now?! I will show the world, I WILL LEARN TO COPE!! Pat roth |
Hello, Upon being Diagnsed with Diabtes you find your self on the "path of distruction" only enhaned by Improper Diabtic Treatment. I say this because not getting Treatment, and sticking to treatment is a Death Sentence.
The Diabetic way. Insist that your Doctor or Caregiver give you all the latest info on Diabetes and How it works, and going even further, ask them what does not work. Log every thing you do for your Diabetes, working or not so you have a reference for your own Diabetic Back-up. Get a SICK plan from your Doctor or Caregiver and get on a Sliding Scale if Blood Sugars vary to much, low and High. Exercise as perscribed by Doctor and take Insulins the same time every Day as it will save you from a lot of Diabetic Complcations in the long run. Every time you Cheat on your Diet or Don't follow Dr.s instructions, remenber that you are setting up your eye's, Kidney's or other Major Diabetic Complications.
Bite your tongue in-stead of going off the Diabetic Path, and Do what you are suppose to do. Diabetes is a "Life Sentence" wth No Parole. So get used to it an follow the rules of the road and be safe.