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| Thu, 05-22-2008 - 11:41am |
I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes im 28,5/2 194 pounds,I feel like my weight contributed to this sooner,I was destined to have it because its on both sides of my family.But by me being careless and eating unhealthy and not exercising now at 28 I have it.I have one child and a husband who barely supports me in this matter.
Its like he in denial,I have tried to educate him but he doent get it,so its one of those things im alone in.I recently quit taking meds and I need to stick to it,on top of it all heart disease runs in my family,and my chest hurts alot so next week I have a cardiologist appt.I dont get thirsty alot,and I dont pee alot at niht,but I do feel dizzy sometimes,tied,cranky and I wake up with hurting fingers for some reason.
I bought a treadmill to walk and lose weight,I really wish I didn't have this,and its so hard cause I want cakes,and cookies and chocolates thats like my weakness,and carbs but im trying hard to stay away.I hate it when people say a lil wont hurt.I want to so bad go back and take this away.My question is is there anyone here who knows what foods are good,and drinks and there isnt much in the grocery store to eat and enjoy when you have diabetes except the murphy cookies sugar free,jello and so on.Im struggling and find myself sad sometimes.I want to be able to eat and not worry,its hard,I drink stuff with sweet and low alot and wonder if thats bad for me?
Any suggestions would be awesome.Im also on myspace under floridasunflower07@hotmail.com would really like to make new friends who are going through similar things.
Have a great day!

Hi and welcome to the board.
Hi Juneflower,
Just wanted to let you know you have come to a great place to learn a lot about diabetes.
Hi Juneflower28,
Welcome to the board. We are here to support you in
Hi Juneflower. I mostly lurk but wanted to let you know that I feel the same way you do about poking my finger. I'm Type 1 and am needlephobic, but use 2 devices that make it easier (pain-free, really, with one of them anyway) to do shots. I also test on my forearm or at the base of my thumb, and that really is so much less painful than using the tips of your fingers. Some meters give instructions on how to use different testing sites. If you are feeling low (or high) it is best to test on your finger, but testing in other places gives your fingers a chance to heal. When you get bloodwork done, it is a good idea (for me, anyway) to have them do a glucose meter test as well. You get your blood taken, do a finger poke and they will compare the results. For me, I also add in an arm poke to see if there is any difference between what my finger and arm are telling me. It gives me an idea of my meter's range and accuracy.
It might be something to talk to your doc about next time you see them. Good luck, and if you are looking for sweet treats, a 1/2 c (or cup) of sugar free jello pudding with some graham wafer crumbs on it really tastes like chocolate cream pie. You can also add dream whip if your doc (or whoever) agrees.
Nicole