Do not want to go to diabetic class

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Registered: 09-05-2003
Do not want to go to diabetic class
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Tue, 06-29-2004 - 10:25pm
Hey group..

Sorry for all the messages today just alot of thinking like always about all of this. I was thinking I am going to have to miss eight hours of work just to go to this class. and I just am wondering..Do you think I could just get a book and read all I can about this without going to the class.. ? I just am not up to hear all about the chronic things that go along with diabetes. I dont know just thinking .. also this is to much for a mom of a single parent no insurance work at McDonald's to go through .. wonder if I could just start eating healthier like I have been doing and just not go back to the doctor. crazy how I am thinking huh? I guess I start and I am thinking these doctors or over reacting there isnt anything wrong with me big deal 6.3 when 6.0 is normal.. big deal 100 under when fasting and mine was 108.. I mean its just a few numbers up.. so I start thinking maybe I am not sick maybe there isnt anything wrong with me.. so is this denial. ? is it just not wanting to accept the fact that there is problems.. I mean yea.. I get lesions all the time.. I have numbness in my hands and feet alot a whole lot.. I had to get glasses because within six months I had a hard time seeing.. also I have nerve damage and a foot that is hurting me so much.. I am in so much pain with my foot when I get off from work.. it hurts me so severe that its hard for to get up sometimes I have to rock 3 or four times in a sitting position to get up.. I am hoping that when I lose weight I am 102lbs over weight so maybe after doing that my leg and foot wont hurt me anymore.. The nerve pain is in my leg.. the foot problem hurts me on my heal really bad. its like I have spurs in my foot or something.. and when I do have lesions.. it was like 118 128 still wasnt that bad.. I dont get it .. but that is why I am dumping here for some help with this dumb head of mine that I have.. lol.. bye for now Melody

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Registered: 06-02-2004
Tue, 06-29-2004 - 10:35pm
Hi Melody, I was apprehensive when scheduled for my diabetes classes but will tell you, it was the best thing I did for myself. Since the classes I have spent loads of time reading anything I can on diabetes, www.joslin.org (Joslin Diabetes Center) is a great website. I hope you decide to attend the classes, they have so much to offer. Jmcruisin
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Tue, 06-29-2004 - 10:54pm

Melody, eating healthier is a good thing.

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Registered: 03-25-2003
Wed, 06-30-2004 - 3:47am

Yes, it is denial. I really think you should attend the class to learn all you can about diabetes, because it is so much better to be on top of this than to allow it to do its thing to your body. I know it just feels like to much hitting all at once, but after you have done the class you will not need to attend one again since you could use a diabetic educator to keep up to date on things. They help you out with so much information and great instructions on how to deal with things such as illness, stress, and other things that come along.


A book is great, but it cannot answer any questions you might get from reading that book as where in class any questions you have can be answered right away. You also get to meet other diabetics just recently diagnosed and who knows you might make a new friend while attending the class. Oh, I also do not recall them telling us about all the things that can happen with diabetes since that does scare so many people in which they are all there in hopes of learning things to prevent bad things from happening.


I so hope you attend the class, but I do understand if you don't. Either way it is your decision since your the one who has to live with the one you make on the class. Do take care and have a super enjoyable day!

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Sat, 07-03-2004 - 1:44am
Melody~

It just occured to me that 6 months ago almost to the day I was diagnosed with type II.

I found the classes to be very worthwhile as well as the people on this site. I would encourage you to contact the Diabetes Association where you live for alternative classes (ones that meet your work schedule). Maybe they can find more affordable ones at times that you can attend.

I, too, wanted to wish away the diabetes. Nope...doesn't work that way!

One of the members here suggested THE FIRST YEAR, TYPE II DIABETES: AN ESSENTIAL GUIDE FOR THE NEWLY DIAGNOSED. I don't believe that any book or website or support group (here) will take the place of being in a class with others. You can ask the CDE (certified diabetes educator) questions, and other members might have hints for you. You need all the information you can get...at least I do. You MUST NOT blow off the doctor's visits!

Don't ever feel you're "dumping" here! We're here to help each other. I haven't been around very much for the last few weeks because I have other non-diabetic issues as well right now. Feel free to come anytime to vent or brag or whatever. We've done it and still do!

I would also suggest water exercises for you. Being in the water makes it easier to exercise because your weight is lessened in the water. Check into YMCA or water programs suggested by the Arthritis Association (they have good ones).

(((hugs)))

Kathi

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Registered: 06-09-2004
Sat, 07-03-2004 - 9:44am
"wonder if I could just start eating healthier like I have been doing and just not go back to the doctor."

You are in a state of denial. Diabetes is nothing to mess around with. You can't bury your head in the sand until it goes away. I think it would do you good to find a book with a lot of diabetes horror stories. Do you know any nurses that have worked with diabetics in the hospital ask them what they've seen. I did.

A friend of mine was doing this (living in denial) and when I told her I was just dx'd with it she told me what happened to her and it scared me. Go to doctor, take good care of yourself, don't become another horror story. If not for yourself, your children need you, healthy.

Taking care of diabetes is costly, but if you don't, living in a hospital will cost you a whole lot more money. And what would happen to your kids. Diabetes only gets worse, it never gets better.

I don't want to sound like a mean person and I'm not, your attitude toward the diabetes is making me scared for you. Please take care of yourself and that includes the doctor visits. I empathize with you, I hate going to doctors also.

A big cyber hug for you. Give youself one too.