new and struggling
truckinwife
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After years of fighting weight, type two diabetes and denial. I am finally taking things seriously but I am struggling with the weight loss. As I am now on insulin, as well as a couple of other meds. I am hoping for support and encouragement with the very slow weight loss I am now having.
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Hi, I'm quite new too. I was diagnosed a while ago but have been ignoring it. I'm not on insulin, just metformin. Most of the advice that I've seen has been to cut carbs.
There are a few websites that are quite good too. diabetes101 is one website and a UK site that has a lot of good information is diabetes.co.uk.
Even if your weight loss is slow, it is still going in the right direction and that's really important. The quick fix often doesn't last so long! Just keep going and don't give up!0 -
Thanks, I am getting discouraged with it all. And I don't want to slip into my old habits again.0
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Hi, I am new also. Just joined last week. I've been diabetic since 2001. This looks like a great place to help you reach your goals. Be patient with your goals and you will get there.
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I was in denial, too, because I was feeling fine. Well, no more. Doctor told me today that If I continue doing what I am doing now for the rest of my life, I should live another 30 years. That's worth it. Anyone can control their diabetes and, as a result, lose weight and get off their meds. Welcome....and good luck!0
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Welcome to both truckinwife and jeffsimms12. I think you'll find lots of encouragement and good ideas on here. It's a 1 day at a time adventure. There will be good days and challenging ones, but if you just get back to eating healthy and keeping active you'll see overall improvement. There are many here who have done wonderful things for themselves and I'm a work in progress myself. So, again, welcome to a great group of supporters!0
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Bless your heart! Good job for being committed and wanting to do something that will make you feel better and be more healthy. I'm 48 and have been type 2 for 30 years now. If I can be of any help, or if you need a cheerleader let me know.0
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Welcome - its a one day at a time fight and a lifestyle change.
When my Dr told me in December that I was diabetic, I said "Oh no, I'm not going to be!"
YOU have to really want it, you have to be at that point where you are determined to change, no matter what.
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Welcome to the group.. Everyone is so helpful and friendly in this group- please feel free to add me0
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All you newbies that posted. WELCOME. this is an awesome group of people. We are here to help you. And like others said. It is one day at time and a lot of trial and error. We learn from our mistakes and test, test test.0
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Hi to the new members Truckinwife et al. If you value your health and are committed to take action then you've made a great decision in joining this group. The M<FP philosophy is based on the development of a change of lifestyle. It is not a quick fix solution. It requires honest logging of food intake, persistence and patience. The two great things about the MFP programme is the fact that it really does work if applied correctly and thew fact that the members of this group are genuine in their desire to share their experience and to help and encourage others. Take your time to read over the many boards associated with this group where you will find a wealth of useful ionformation. When you've done that and are ready to ask questions you will find lots of genuine people on here who will willingly share their experience with you. I want to wish each of you every success as you start your journey to a healthy active life.0
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Welcome to the group! I lived in denial about my diabetes for years but started taking care of myself last fall. It isn't easy, but I feel so much better now! You can do this.0
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Welcome glad to see you here and asking for help - we are all here to help each other. 4 years ago my doctor told me I was Type 2 and for awhile I did real well, then I slipped - I was in denial (once again) around the holidays but got myself back on the straight and narrow again and feel much better. Add me as a friend if you want to - I enjoy helping people and we can all use friends!0
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Welcome to the group! Having Diabetes can be really scary at first, but with an active and healthy lifestyle, it doesn't have to be! I'm also on insulin. Since starting with MFP, I've been able to lower my dosages. Just be sure to honestly log everything you eat and do, and the weight will come off even if it's slow. You can do it!0
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I know exactly how you feel. I am 60 yrs old and was recently put on insulin, along with metformin. I would love to have you as a friend if you like. I am here for encouragement for you! Take care!0
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Hello to all the newbies. First off, welcome to MFP and to the Type 2 Diabetes Support Group!!! You have made a huge step in 1) finding and using MFP 2) posting to the forums. You will find so many supportive people in this forum.
I am 47 years old and have been diabetic since right before my 40th birthday. I started insulin about a year later. Since joining MFP in January, 2013, I have dropped 21 lbs but more importantly, have greatly reduced the amount of insulin I need to take. I am so happy and proud of both of these achievements.
You can do this. You have to WANT it and put the effort into it. If you track your food and exercise honestly and completely, you will begin to see the results.
Anyone can friend me. I like surrounding myself with other diabetics and people that struggle just like me.
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Aloha,
I was released from the hospital Tuesday evening diagnosed with Angina. Yesterday, went to my follow-up appointment and discovered that I had Type 2 Diabetes. After speaking with my doctor, I headed over to Health Management to make an appointment with the dietician. I picked up a Guide to diabetes. Went home and read the article "I lost 101pounds for my family". I got to the part where it said "After the doctors appointment, the father of three went home and cried . . ." that's where I lost it! Cried for a bit longer and continued to read on. Came across the part where he started tracking his diet on myfitnesspal.com. Spent last night looking over the site and browsing the posts and decided to make a commitment and save my life!!! I owe it to myself and my (2) beautiful grandchildren.
My health care representative, an RN, just called an gave me more info: diabetes.org; diabeteshealth.com, and americanheart.org.We were on the phone for about 1 1/2 hrs. I have an appointment with my cardiologist tomorrow.
Starting the path to a healthier life!!!!
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Hi Lani and welcome to this group. Your feelings of alarm and confusion will be recognised by many members in this group who will certainly empathise. You've made a great start in making the committment to accept responsibility for your own health. You've done exactly the right thing by taking time to read over some of the posts by other members. MFP is a great programme as many people within the group can testify. It demands honest logging, patience, persistence and determination. The philosophy is based on the concept of a complete change of lifestyle. It is not a quick fix solution. Multiple research projects have indicated that many of the 'quick fix' methods fail because the person using them loses focus and gradually falls away. MFP on the other hand re-educates us to a healthier way of living. If you haven't yet done so I would suggest that you try to get a place on a diabetes education course as quickly as possible. The majority of people doing these courses have found them to be of great value in giving an awareness of the complications which can araise and give clear guidelines in managing blood sugar levels. I would also suggest that you continue to read over the various boards associated with this group and get a feel for things. When you're ready to ask questions you will find lots of genuine people on here who are willing to share their experience. I wish you every success as you start your journey and will certainly do all I can to help.0
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Hi Lani-
I'm sorry, and welcome. Yeah, I ditto Robert's sentiments. We've all had our complete and utter freak-outs, alarm, worry, anger, maybe even a little pity party. And... this group is fantastic. Folks dedicate so much to getting healthy, it's an honor to be a part of such a neat group of committed folks. We're here 0 -
Hi Lani,
I too, would like to say a warm "welcome to this group", and offer you my hand, as we walk together with the others in this group towards better diabetes management and, a healthier lifestyle one step at a time.
Best of Luck,
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Was diagnosed with diabetes less than a year ago and did well for the first couple of months then began to back off as I just contributed my tiredness and other physical symptoms to being overweight. Went in to have my A1C checked on Monday, doctor called on Tuesday and said I needed to schedule appointment. I now have until June to prove that I can get this under control or I am looking at Insulin. Had joined myfitnesspal a while ago and have just re-committed, and have loss 9bls so far, but could use some insight on what are healthy and filling snacks or any other support available. Am in another group but at this time I think I need to pay attention to my blood sugars...Help!!!0
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Aloha and Mahalo for your warm welcomes,
I was testing the food log-in's to see how it worked and discovered that I can use it as a tool for portion control. A great variety and a vast selection of brands to choose from. I typed in my Fuji Apples and was shocked to see that if I ate the whole apple I would use up most of my sugar . . . so I ate 2/3. (Saving the other 1/3 for tomorrows breakfast.)
Does anyone know if there is a group that posts low carb/sugar recipes?
Went to see my cardiologist today, he said I can start walking,10 min x 2 a day, and in a week, I can increase it.
The hardest thing I did today was give away my favorite snacks, all of them.Sugar and Salt Heaven.
However, I did not deprive myself of something sweet. I had bought Murray's Sugar Free Vanilla Wafers. Not bad.
Now if I can figure out how to paste that little bar on my posts, I'll be happy.
Aloha,
Lani0 -
Was diagnosed with diabetes less than a year ago and did well for the first couple of months then began to back off as I just contributed my tiredness and other physical symptoms to being overweight. Went in to have my A1C checked on Monday, doctor called on Tuesday and said I needed to schedule appointment. I now have until June to prove that I can get this under control or I am looking at Insulin. Had joined myfitnesspal a while ago and have just re-committed, and have loss 9bls so far, but could use some insight on what are healthy and filling snacks or any other support available. Am in another group but at this time I think I need to pay attention to my blood sugars...Help!!!
Hi there Allen,
Welcome to the T2 diabetes support group and, our "special little corner" here, on MFP!
Great job in wanting to pay better attention and your new found commitment to better diabetes management, as it's extremely important.
This is an awesome group, and to be even more specific, this thread with it's genuine support, encouragement and very helpful contributions from the others here eager to see you succeed.
I would encourage you to check out the sites previously mentioned up-thread, as there's a wealth of information on living successfully with Type 2 diabetes.
http://www.bloodsugar101.com/
diabetes.co.uk.
http://www.diabetesdaily.com/forum/
Tthis is one of the best Diabetes forums I've found online, it's a great site with it's members from around the globe.
You'll find, a forum section, with Food & Diet, Low Carb eating for diabetics and Diabetic friendly recipe contributions by forum
members here:
http://www.diabetesdaily.com/forum/food-diet/
Good luck, I wish you great success!
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It feels good to find a site that has people who understand and can provide experience and support, Thank you all, and I hope to be involved in this process for a long time. It is nice to know I don't have to do it alone.0
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Lani and Allen, Welcome to a great site with people who are working on improving their health and controlling their diabetes. The experience of others has been helpful to me as well. I'm glad to also see some new sites to check out. Wishing you both great success as we all work on this together.0
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Welcome, I too am new to MFP, but have been a type 2 for close to 15 years. I did great for the first few years, but gained a lot of weight with pregnancy and then went into denial. I totally understand what you mean! I've found in my 3 weeks of MFP that the biggest thing for me has been adding consistent exercise. It really helps keep my sugars in a better.range I was honest with my dr. and am now on metformin, glyburide and lantus in the evening. I really didn't want to add the lantus, but in order to minimize the damage, needed to do so until "I got my act together". That's what I feel I'm doing now. I've lost 5lbs since I've started, but am not too caught up in the numbers of the scale because I'm more concerned with my sugars and how my clothes feel. I really think if you stick with logging food and exercise (honestly- that is a new concept for me in not "cheating" on numbers etc.) you will see the results you want. I do believe that this time I am finally making it a life style change and that slow and steady with it will win the race. Good luck. I look forward to reading more of this group's stories.0
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I was just diagnosed a couple of weeks ago, and attended my first diabetes education class on Friday. I have a lot to learn, and am thankful that all of you are here to learn from.0
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Truckinwife, I feel for you. My blood sugar kept climbing, and it finally hit 260. I had spikes, and drops so bad I felt like crap daily. I could get in the pool for 30 minutes and my blood sugar would drop 100 points, and I needed help getting out. After five years of being type 2 I finally gave in and found a endocrinologist 2 1/2 months ago. He told me to change my diet, or go on 4 shots a day. I like to eat, so putting a bullet in my head was a better choice. He told me to eat what I wanted, but I could have no more than 30 carbs per meal. 90 carbs a day. Are you serious? Do you know how little 30 carbs is? I'd rather die. Anyway, in two months I dropped 38 lbs. I logged every meal on myfitnesspal, and got my butt on my stationary bike for 20 to 30 minutes a day. It sucked. However, my blood sugar went from 260 to 124 this morning, and I'm level for the first time in five years. My triglycerides have dropped from 355 to 114 in two months. I've managed to come off one drug, and working on another. Does it suck big time? Yes it does, but so does the thought of 4 shots a day. I still take one day a week, and cheat just to keep my sanity. However, it must be working because the endo told me to keep doing what I'm doing he's happy. You just have to be determined it won't beat you. It can be done.0
