Newly Diagnosed and looking for tips
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| Mon, 09-20-2004 - 3:44am |
Hi there,
My name is Jennifer, I'm 26 and I have recently been diagnosed with T2 diabetes. This came as no surprise to me since both my parents and 3 out of 4 of my grandparents had this disease. Also I work in the medical field and know a lot about the disease. I am on Actos currently to help me control my sugars. My problem is that I am an active mother of a VERY active 2 year old little boy. I am finding it very difficult to remember my medications and to remember to check my sugars.
I did great for the first month but now I am not able to keep it in control at all. Also my husband and I are wanting to have a second child sometime in the near future but are worried about my health and pregnancy. I realize that I need to take care of my health now not only if I want to have another child but also to be there for my son when he grows up. I had a difficult pregnancy with my first son due to premature labor and delivery at only 33 weeks.
I am scared and wanting to make a lifestyle change but just always stressed out and seemingly exhausted part of which I know is caused by the poor control of my sugars. Just wondering if anyone has any ideas or tips for helping to make this lifestyle change any easier. Also I guess I am looking for a place where I can find support. My family and friends are supportive, but its different when you talk to others who are dealing with the same problem.
Thanks
Jennifer
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Hi Jenneifer and welcome to the board!!!
I don't have any good tips, but you are the first person my age I've encounterd with T2.
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~Christie
Hi there Cheryl,
Christie,
I wish getting type 2 at an early age was unusual but unfortunately it isn't. It used to be that children never got type 2 but that isn't true anymore either. The youngest type 2 diabetic was 4 years old. As our children have become more sedintary and heavier more and more of them are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. So it is really important to get our children moving and playing and doing anything that is active. We have teenagers needing to have kidney transplants from the effects of type 2 diabetes and that is really frightening. These children will be lucky to live 20 years after their diagnosis. Sorry you just struck a nerve for me.
I was surprised when I became a diabetic even though I am a third generation diabetic. But I was not physically active and I was over weight and of course I have a terrible family history. Unfortunately I am the youngest one in my family when diagnosed but I am older than you. My step daughter was diagnosed when she was about 25. Her whole family is riddled with diabetes on her father's side. She is also over weight and not phyisically active. She also still isn't good at controlling her food intake.
Are you getting married on October 10th? If so tell us about your plans. I don't think we have had a wedding on the board in a long time. Now that is something to get really excited about.
Mary Frances
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Getting a disease like diabetes is shocking, especially in someone so young.
Nancy
It might be more common now, but its still pretty unusual.
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~Christie
Christie,
We have a lot of young people on this board who come and go. It is shocking at any age to get diabetes!
I know exactly where you are getting married and it is a pretty site. I have even stayed in that Holiday Inn. I told you I am a wanderer! I am originally from Macon Georgia although I have lived in the San Francisco Bay area longer than I ever lived in Georgia.
Have a wonderful time and I will try to check out your website.
Cheers,
1) Ask your doctor to refer you to a diabetes educator.
2) Visit your local branch of the Diabetes Association. They have lots of resources for people with all types of diabetes.
3) Pick up a copy of "Diabetes for Dummies." It covers just about everything there is to know about diabetes in an easy-to-understand and humourous way.
Good luck.
Hi there Christie,
Congratulations!!!!