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knarfappaz
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I am glad to see I am not alone in my battle. I appreciate everyone joining. I hope this group can serve as a place for everyone to be honest, caring and helpful.
Since we are being honest, I will admit a difficulty I have struggled with.
I have had a lot of trouble with trying to keep up with healthy friends that seem to believe they will always be invincible. It was very tough 3 or so years ago and has become easier lately.
Like most people in their mid to late 20's, we love to party hard. This usually consisted drinking alcohol like fishes, staying up till the sunrise and consuming mass quantities of junk food. To try and avoid these situations was extremely hard, if not impossible at times. I honestly will admit I did not do a good job of avoiding it and still find myself in the same struggle at times. Unfortunately, I have no amazing tips to help. I would like to see if anyone else does??
So whats your stories? I would love to hear about them and perhaps share your feelings or give some opinions.
Again, thanks for joining!
Since we are being honest, I will admit a difficulty I have struggled with.
I have had a lot of trouble with trying to keep up with healthy friends that seem to believe they will always be invincible. It was very tough 3 or so years ago and has become easier lately.
Like most people in their mid to late 20's, we love to party hard. This usually consisted drinking alcohol like fishes, staying up till the sunrise and consuming mass quantities of junk food. To try and avoid these situations was extremely hard, if not impossible at times. I honestly will admit I did not do a good job of avoiding it and still find myself in the same struggle at times. Unfortunately, I have no amazing tips to help. I would like to see if anyone else does??
So whats your stories? I would love to hear about them and perhaps share your feelings or give some opinions.
Again, thanks for joining!
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For a very long time. I didn't take care of myself because I didn't love me enough to do That is what got me to this point.0
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Always keep in mind that the human spirit is amazing. It is capable of achieving anything and also changing.
I can totally relate to what your saying. It is going to take a change of life, attitude and self worth before any of us get healthy.
You can do it! We all will falter but it's our perseverance that separates us from our old self and our new self.0 -
Thanks for the encouraging words0
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It's nice to know i'm not alone in this. I did well in the beginning but the last year my Blood Sugar has been out of control...it's annoying because I can't seem to pinpoint exactly what is causing my blood sugar to be so crazy.
I'm trying to better my health and if anyone needs some encouragement feel free to message me! I'll do what I can to help and definitely give some encouragement!0 -
I'm glad I found this group. I was just recently in October told I'm a diabetic. I'm taking it VERY hard. At times I still cry. Its depressing for me. I also have a fatty liver and if I don't lose weight I will face liver failure and yeah and high cholesterol.
I'm still trying to get back on track and its so hard to. Even with all the problems that I face I just can't seem to get on track. Its sad. I know I have to. And I'm not giving up!!!!0 -
Losing to live I know how you feel. When I was diagnosed earlier this year. I took it really hard, I blamed myself for weeks. If you want to talk feel free to message me anytime.0
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Losingtolive19,
I remember being diagnosed with diabetes and then being told kidney issues have already began to show negative signs. At first it felt surreal. I suppose I went through the 7 steps of grief, perhaps grieving for myself. However, I came to grip with the problem and began to focus on a solution.
There was times that I knew no one understood what I was dealing with. My loved ones would make claims to this notion, but it was easy to write off. Feeling alone in the battle was becoming common place. That is why I created this group.
Being young and have a long time to battle is not an easy outlook to deal with. This is what I recommend:
Let your feelings be and recognize them as a step to improvement.
We must be honest with ourselves at all times.
Never stop trying to improve.
I will admit that I'm far from healthy physically, but I do believe I am finally in the correct mental state to get to my optimal health level.
THIS IS NOT THE END. THIS IS THE BEGINNING.
I beg you to keep your head up and keep trying. I hate the thought of someone in sadness over this. You're going to get through this.0 -
Thank yall so much! I'm still trying to get on track and stay on track. I feel bad when I fail its like I don't want it bad enough but o i do. I would kill to have my health back. I'm sick of always not feeling good. And with my wedding in March its so hard. My family and friends look at me like they don't understand how I aint changed yet. I let a year of engagement go by and didn't lose a lb so far. I'm sick with myself!0
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Everyday is not a good day but, we can do it!0
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I'm in the same boat; 28, diabetic with peripheral neuropathy and really high blood pressure.0
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Hey all! Im 25, and diabetic. was diagnosed at 19yrs old... and for the longest time I was in denial. Finally got on meds, But... now I have lost my insurance and meds is running low. I really do not know which direction to go. I applied for state assistance, but am on a long waiting list. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!0
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Rwedeking05 I would suggest looking into a clinic. They usually offer lower medication prices0
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Hi everyone my names lisa I was diagnosed as type 2 diabetic at 22 im now 28 I had a baby in 2010 due to unstable bsl I was in hospital alot during pregnancy and had to have an emergency c section 1 mnth early my daughter is now one and I also have custody of my niece 4 mnths a dcr told me if I dnt do smethng about my weight and bs control im not Gng to c my daughter grow up its a new year and a new start thanks for sharing your stories0
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Welcome!0
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Hi My name is Leann I was diagnosed with Diabetes during pregnancy and I was very strict on my diet for the baby. After she was born the Doctor didn't feel the need to follow up. Unfortunately the disease did keep up and never went away. After a few uninsured years I decided to get control of my health starting with a job with good health insurance. I remember a lot from the pregnancy as far as numbers and food but needed a refresher. I went to see a Diabetes educator and it was all up hill.
So far I have lost 60lbs and my Blood Sugar levels are well with in range. I would love to help and encourage others like me.0 -
RWEDEKING05--Some drug companies have assistance programs I would start with calling the company of the current medication your on and ask the pharmacy as well they may have information about who to contact.0
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Hi all, My name is Nikki and I am now 33. However, I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes when I was about 23! So, 10 years with the disease. I've had quite a few complications, and I'm willing to share my stories with anyone who is interested. I'm an open book. I still get frustrated, bummed, depressed, etc. But this site has given me a little bit of hope in my journey. I'm finding it so easy to use with some great features, and I absolutely love the phone app syncing to it!
Here's kind of a run down of what challenges I have...
- Obesity (highest was 290 lbs, I'm 5'11... but I've been maintaining around the 270 mark prior to MyFitnessPal, and started out at 263 lbs on Feb 1)
- High blood pressure - since I was around 21 yrs old
- Heart disease - since Apr 2010 (had 3 stents placed)
- Type 2 diabetes - since I was 23
- complications include neuropathy (mostly in my feet/toes)
- infections that were far more complicated than they needed to be
- diabetic retinopathy (so far not affecting vision)
- Plantar faciitis
My primary doctor recently did lab work, and my A1C was very high (9.4). Prior to my heart issues it was in the 5.5 area - with Avandia, etc. However, due to the possibility of Avandia being linked to heart issues, I asked to be taken off of it. Since then I've struggled to get my A1C to an acceptable range. I must admit that #1 I was out of one of my meds (Januvia) for a long time and #2 I wasn't testing my blood sugar ... for like 6 months. (BAD idea). So I'm trying now to get back on the bandwagon. But the doctor has given me 4 months to get my A1C down, then the insulin discussion may begin. I then sent a report that I created from this site that shows my food intake and my blood sugars (logged in the "food notes" section) and asked my Endocrinologist (LPN actually) if she would like to see me before June 1. So I am going in next Friday to check in. We'll see what happens next!
I seem to be doing well with food now, and my blood sugars are improving. I always struggle with my morning number being elevated, even if I eat well at night. I was recently given a suggestion to try eating a light snack at bedtime to see if that helps. Seems funny, but I may try it.
I may be among the older members of this group.. but I'm still learning every day! Hope to read and share information and continue this journey better and stronger than ever.
It's nice to meet you all!
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Hi everyone!
What a great idea for a group. I get really tired of people assuming I have type 1 diabetes just because I was diagnosed at a young age.
I was diagnosed at the age of 17 with Type 2. I'm now 30 years old. I've been blessed to have few complications thus far, even though my blood sugar was largely uncontrolled during my early 20s thanks to the university lifestyle. My highest recorded weight was 238 (I stopped looking after that). I'm now at 180 and my goal is 150, and I intend to keep going because my blood sugar gets better the lower my weight is. Strange correlation there... have a very important reason for getting down, though, as I am now happily married, and would like to have children sooner than later. My internist says being at a lower weight will reduce the risk of complications. Currently I take Metformin to help control my blood sugars. I'm not looking forward to insulin, which I will need to go on at least months before we even start trying to have children according to my internist. YICK. Yup, another diabetic who doesn't like needles Then again, who does?
Hope everyone is doing well and has a plan. Would love to hear what you are all doing to lose the weight/control the sugars.
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*waves* Hi Rebecca!!
I am not that good at taking my sugar. I am trying to get better at it though!0 -
In Oct. 2011, I found out I'm DIABETIC
I really didnt think anything of it til about an week ago my blood sugar was really bad and I felt like crap. I got really scared and called my Doctor, she told me a kind of a brief WHAT TO DO. So since last Monday April 2 I've been watching what I eat, trying to do an exercise for at least 15 an day and taking my Metformin, I've lost 5lbs so far. It's really important for me to keep doing it, but I can really use some support.
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Hello everyone! In November of 2007, I was diagnosed as a Type II diabetic. I was fourteen years old. It was a unique case because I was the only thin member of my family, I was extremely active (and still am) by playing on 3 simultaneous tournament softball teams, a member of the marching band, a dancer, and basketball player. I also ate remarkably healthy. It is now thought that I just had a very extended Type I honeymooning phase, as I only began insulin therapy in January of this year. Currently I am on Levimir and Novolog.
Being a college student, it's definitely difficult to eat healthy, let alone low-carb. It is also difficult to keep active. In the past year my weight has gotten up to 150, which is just too much on my 5'2" frame and bad for my diabetic health.
My current exercise consists of running on the weekends (my mother and I want to do a 5K Color Run together in the fall) and moderate cardio in a gym setting at least three times a week. I have also considered starting P90X with my dad.
My dieting is where I could definitely use some support. Being the only diabetic in my family, and living with my parents for the summer, it is difficult to balance having meals with my family and eating well. They do not have to worry about the carb content of their food or things of that nature. Does anyone have any experience being a solo diabetic in a carb-loading family?0 -
Hi everyone...I am SO GLAD to see this group. I was diagnosed about 3 years ago, but let it go until last fall when I was 29. I had lost 50 pounds because of it and had major stomach problems (the weight loss was because of that, I think - no food would stay in my stomach). Then I let it go again until last week when I finally went to the doctor again. I had/am having a lot of trouble accepting it, too, like a couple of people said above.
My A1C was extremely high, as was my blood glucose. I don't even want to say how high because it's embarrassing. So I got put on insulin along with the metformin I'm already taking (luckily I'm fine with needles...and they're super tiny, you can't even feel them). I now have to keep track of 5 different meds taken throughout the day (I have some for depression too). I feel like an elderly person in that respect, and what will it be like when I AM elderly?
Anyway, this week I've finally begun to accept this and am keeping up on everything. My blood glucose is not back to normal, but it's way, way better than it was and I feel pretty good. I'm not even really having trouble with the diet so far, but it's only been a week.
The hardest thing for me to give up is soda. I've been drinking diet soda instead, but I know that is supposed to spike blood sugar too. It also kills my stomach, too. I'm just so used to it. What do you guys have trouble with?
Again, I'm so glad to see this. I've been looking for a group just like this. I've seen a couple other diabetes forums and groups but nobody in their 20s or 30s. And it seems like they all want to yell at me for not taking care of myself immediately. But there's a lot of grief someone has to go through when they learn they're going to be ill for the rest of their lives and have to constantly think about it.
Hope everyone is doing well.
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My name is Torrey and I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 2010 at 24 years old. It was devastating, but as a young African-American who comes from a family where diabetes is hereditary, I was no surprised. I started out doing well on eating better and getting healthier, but then I fell off track when my wife became pregnant. After the birth of my daughter, I continued to put on weight until I finished at about 280 lbs.
My father-in-law, who is also a diabetic, recently got a cut on his leg that he did not tend to and it became infected. It has been a huge ordeal to make sure that he lives and can keep his leg. Honestly, it was a bit of a wake up call for me. Whenever I look at my daughter, I resolve that I cannot die due to this disease. I promised God, my wife, and my daughter that I would do everything I can to become more healthy.
It has been about 5 weeks, and I am down about 21 pounds! Also, without taking the Metformin, my fasting blood glucose is about 98! I am feeling much better and am eating right and exercising regularly! I cannot wait to see where this journey takes me!0 -
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I am a Type 1 Diabetic. I was diagnosed at 18.. Although, Type 1 is different than Type 2, I still have a lot of the same struggles. I am insulin-dependent and have an insulin pump. I have had two healthy and successful pregnancies with my Diabetes, but I am still struggling with some of the weight I put on with my second child. I am trying to find balance with my blood sugars and exercise/diet.. I seem to always have low blood sugar when exercising, and running to get sugar right after I exercise makes me feel like it's not worth it! It's really frustrating sometimes.0 -
Hi everyone! I'm new here, diagnosed w/ atypical Type 2 diabetes at age 18 after my freshman year of college. I'm insulin dependent w/ a very low c-peptide, but despite needing insulin for the rest of my life I want to minimize my insulin resistance as much as possible! I'm so glad to see I'm not the only young person here dealing with these issues, (turning 23 soon).0
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Hi everyone,
I'm type 1 diabetic and was diagnosed at 21 (I'm 24 next month). I've found it difficult to lose weight through dieting alone, which previously used to work well for me before I was diagnosed. I've always loved exercise but let it slip when I was at university. I've joined MFP as I find it so useful to log all my food and keep track of what I eat as well as my insulin requirements each day. Overall, my control has improved as I've exercised and tracked my food, I've need less insulin and have nin ally started to lose weight! If anyone wants to add me, feel free :-) good luck to everyone0 -
Hello. I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes when I was 21...I am 28 now. Anyways, when I was first diagnosed, the doctor that I was seeing at the time said it was a unique case. I don't what that means but she called it Type 1 1/2. I was also diagnosed with hypertension. A little about my health...I had nephrotic syndrome when I was 2 and steroids were the medicines I took for 2 yrs. So the doctors think that has something to do with the fact that I have diabetes. Anyways, I was on so many diabetic drugs such as Januvia, Metformin, then Janumet, and then Prandin. The doctor that I was seeing when I was first diagnosed was not that good...she was a family medicine doctor. Anyways, something was going on with my kidneys. She referred me to a nephrologist and he said since I have diabetes and a past medical history of nephrotic syndrome and the steroid usage. So he recommended that I shouldn't take Metformin anymore so I stopped it and just took Januvia and Prandin. Well, short story I switched my primary doctor to an internal medicine doctor who is great...who I still see. She told me that was getting over-medicated so she ordered labs and told me not to take so many meds. Anyways, I was diagnosed with having CKD (chronic kidney disease stage 3) in December 2011 and my nephrologist told me if my kidneys didn't get better, I would have to get a kidney transplant. So with the help of my sister, my kidneys function and etc has improved. My blood pressure has improved alot but I am still on meds as they help with my kidneys.
I had my primary doc and nephrologist's appointment this past September. My nephrologist told me that my kidneys are doing fine and to keep up with the good work. The kidney function and etc has been improving so that was good news My primary doctor however told me that I need to have better control of my sugars. My A1c was not that great...I still have the hardest time to control my craving for sugary things. So recently, I have been having trouble with my eyes and I made an appointment to get my eyes checked. I was told I had early stage cataracts this past Wednesday and said I need to tightly control my sugars. Right now, its not affecting my vision but if I don't control my sugars, it would and then I would have to get surgery.
Internally, I feel such an old person and not fair that I have to go thru all this. I fell off the bandwagon this year and I have to get back on the wagon.
I am so glad that I found this group and hope this can help me with the battle of not being so tempted with sugar! Anybody have any suggestions...please let me know!
Thanks,
Elizabeth0
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