Nervous newly diagnised Diabetic HELP

Howdy! Well, I just learned of my Diabetes on 7/28 after experiencing DKA with a glucose of 998. Somehow, I drove myself to the hospital and stayed in ICU for 6 days as a result of this new discovery. I also have PCOS, and just 6 months ago, my Endocrinologist said I was pre-diabetic, but that's all. Well, my Pancreas in my doctor's words decided to "poop out" and stop producing insulin. Hence, the episode on 7/28.

So, I've been home since 8/3 and it's been a total lifestyle adjustment to say the least. I now take a very high dosage of Insulin 4 times a day, I ride the stationary bike 30 minutes a day in the morning, cook almost every day, eat 6 times a day, my eyes change almost every day, my right ankle or foot hurts when it feels like it, and my blood sugar drops ridiculously about 1-2 times a day. With all that said, I'm pretty accepting of the new lifestyle change and am just ready to get back to some type of normalcy. Besides being overweight and having PCOS, my father and grandfather who recently lost his leg both have Diabetes, so there was no reason for me to be surprised by the recent diagnosis. I'm just grateful that I made it to my 37th birthday last Friday! I'm home on short-term disability until Sept 7th bored out of my mind. Since my body continues to go through change, I'm pretty glad I'm not experiencing these changes at work. Anyway, that's my story. I look forward to sharing experiences here with all the Diabetics. It really hasn't been too difficult, just a complete lifestyle change and reminding myself of that fact.

TK

Hello nice to hear from you I started zumba,power walking and running. I started new eating habits and changed my mind set and my health improved within three months. Hope I helped u with my answer

I am the wife of a Type 1 diabetic, and we have been married for 4 years. The good news is you can eat almost whatever you want, as long as you take your insulin. The best advice I can give is test your blood sugar regularly, take note of your blood sugar before/during/after a work out, keep orange juice or honey in your house at all times (just in case), learn to listen to your body, and keep your family informed. They will be a good support system, and that may help with some of the food they cook when you come over. I hope you find this information useful.

Thank you for the encouragement!

As a weird and slightly stupid note... messing with the medication in certain ways can make you lose weight...

Stupid to do so, very much but yea...

Anyway, good luck on your journeys, and be safe and healthy.

Sad thing is, I might be displaying some symptoms but because I am stubborn am not checking out as I got an ultra marathon I am running and if I am told not to, I will quite happily kill someone out of frustration because of all the training, blood, sweat and tears I have had to endure to get to ultra marathon running....

Welcome to MFP! Follow your doctors advice on food choices - especially carb levels. MFP is for everything else - counting calories, group support, etc.

I am not a diabetic, but it runs strong in my genes. I will never forget what my father went through with his. All I can say to you for encouragement is BE DILIGENT. Keep your numbers under control. It's totally understandable that you are scared, just remember to always manage your blood glucose levels.

All the best!

I'm sorry for your diagnosis, but I want to encourage you by telling you that a healthy life IS possible! I was diagnosed with type 1 five years ago this month. I weighed 198 pounds, hated the way I looked, had no energy to keep up with my four kids, and was terribly angry, depressed, and ashamed of my diagnosis. I spent about 4 months feeling sorry for myself and trying to learn how to eat and dose my insulin, after that I decided I had to try and change things. I started learning about diabetes and healthy eating and began working out in my garage, with a nordic track and a total gym. I began losing weight and started to feel a little bit better. People started noticing my weight loss and that encouraged me to keep going. I began doing the lean version of P90X and began getting stronger and leaner. One round of P90x led to another round, and then another. After that I began running. First a 5k, using the couch to 5k program, then a 10k, and finally a half marathon. Finally I was hooked. I kept running, lifting weights, using kettle bells, doing kickboxing...then swimming. This spring I completed a 39.3 series (3 half marathons in 4 weeks) and this summer I have done two sprint triathlons. I eat healthy, check my blood sugar, take my insulin, and I now weigh 141 pounds! I love the way I look and feel. It hasn't been easy, and losing weight while on insulin is a very slow process, but it can be done! Do your research, learn how to eat, and have your family eat that diet with you. When you want a treat/dessert, share it with someone and only have a couple of bites instead of the whole thing. When you get invited to someone's house for dinner, bring a long a side dish or salad that you know you can eat and enough to share with everyone else. Don't be afraid to let people know what you need and to seek help/support. Feel free to send me a friend request and let me know if I can answer any questions or be of any help. This site is a great tool and it makes it easier for me to count my carbs and determine my insulin dose with each meal. Good luck to you!

I have been a Type 1 since the age of 11, so 26 years. Add me if you like.