Newly diagnosed with Diabetes, any advice?

Question

Sucks hey?

Answer 1

The first year is going to be pretty hard. and you're gonna get tired of everyone checking up on you. It's best to take care of yourself so complications don't set it. It's best stay on top of everything. Diabetes doesn't really suck but it can be a bit frustrating. It doesn't  have to completely change you're life.  

Answer 2

Watch what you eat and exercise. Yes it does suck but you have to deal with it appropriately or it could be your way of life that is affected the most. Check you blood sugar and take your meds. Good luck to you.  

Answer 3

No idea of your age, but if it's of any comfort, I've been a Type 2 diabetic since I was 5 years of age.  Now pushing 60!  It sucks indeed.  I liken it to being in prison personally........there's no way out.  I wasn't always well behaved when it came to diet and BS control, but as I got older I became more responsible.  The better control you can manage, of course the less likelihood of vascular damage etc.  You will probably get a better idea of diet and control once you know if you need medication such as insulin.  If you don't need insulin, you might find diet and exercise will be all you need to keep it under control.  Diabetes is in my family and I got it so young as the result of an accident.  So far not blind or on dialysis.  I can't complain too much about that!  I might even make 3 score years and 10!

Answer 4

Could be worse, Cap---you could have found out too late to get effective treatment.

My advice, take whatever meds you need to control your blood sugar, and maintain your system, regularly and on time. Check those levels with your tester, watch those carbohydrates.

It's not a tragedy, though it can be a major life-style change. Thing is, you will, in a very short space of time, be feeling one h**l of a lot better, and your outlook will brighten considerably.

You can do this, moderation is the key, and the results are more than worth the effort.

Answer 5

Use your condition as a wake up call and improve your life style. I did. Although life could be better without diabetes, my life is much improved. Visit my blog site and read my story. I hope it helps.

Best Wishes

Answer 6

Bummer. Sorry to hear it. Couldn't tell you what to do though as I've never had it. But if I don't watch what I eat, I might. And then I could be getting some advice from you!

All the best anyway.

Answer 7

1. Severely limit your carb level, taking only from the low glycemic range.

2. Don't load your metabolism to the eye balls first thing in the morning, stick to protein and veg and nuts of the low carb kind.

3. Do not eat any carbs once you finnish work, since your body will be much less efficient once it becomes less active.

Answer 8

i was just diagnosed in feb. i know it sucks. but you can live a normal life like anyone else. it makes you watch your health a little more and think before you eat. eat more often. cut back on soda and garbage. keep things around you to raise your blood sugar when it goes low or if your in heat and humidity. drink more water. the meds can make you dehydrate easily. test your blood sugar often so you know what makes it rise.  

Answer 9

Sure does. My mother, who is now in her 80s, has dealt with diabetes her entire life. She has never had any complications so she might be a good example for you to follow.

The first thing I'd say is exercise is very important. If you don't exercise now you should start, and exercise on a regular basis. Both aerobics and strength training. That could be key for avoiding things like having to get your leg amputated down the road.

Take your medication religiously and keep track of your blood sugar. My mom has always kept good track of her blood sugar with an at-home monitor. Scroll through the articles on my blog, I recommend one for sale on amazon.com.

Also watch your diet. You can eat dessert now and then, but if you don't want to go blind or impotent etc. you might rather stick to a good diet.

Good luck.

David

http://my-health-care-today.blogspot.com...

Answer 10

I did not think it was all that important. More or less did what I was told and continued some bad habits and year by year it worsened. But not so bad until after about five years I had clogged arteries. Open heart surgery followed and I have been messed up for two years now. My final word is that the doctors and lab techs are not very good at getting through to some people like me. I needed to be beat over the head and shown some really bad results of not completely changing. It is far more serious than they tell you. h**l, it is not their arteries and toes and such. You better take care of yourself because nobody else will. They don't care like you should. It creeps along until bad stuff starts happening. Get very, very serious about this. Most important, start losing weight. Forget things like beer, brats, etc. Get very serious or else. Walk, run and strave off every ounce you can. You cannot get too thin. Make large blocks of time for your new program. Treat it like if they told you that you have cancer.  

Answer 11

take care.........

tale your tongue NO

Answer 12

I'm assuming it's type II.  If it is, one thing you can most likely do is lose weight.  Losing weight will not only better control your diabetes but it will also help w/blood pressure and cholesterol.  I've treated many people diagnosed w/diabetes who decided to change their lifestyle and lose weight.  Alot of times, by losing weight, you can no longer be diabetic.

Answer 13

yes it sucks but you can make it easy on yourself. you didn't mention 1 or 2? anyhow the best thing now is to lose weight and try and keep it light. veggies, 3 oz meat, fruits diet soda and stuff like that water drink lots of water and keep busy and moving all the time it will help and maybe if you are on diet you can get off being one for awhile its diet and exercise.