Diabetes...anyone have it??

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sinaster99

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i was just told i have Diabetes.can anyone give me some info or tips on how to live with this,eat etc.im so bummed cause over the last 1.5 years i have lost 44 lbs.i could lose 20 more,maybe that will make the differance???

thanks......:(
 
what type, type 1 or 2?
 
my mom does. she has had it/found out about in middle school from what i understand. do your research and talk to your doctor, with proper knowledge and care you can live a completely normal life. you'll be fine bro.
 
best advice : listen to your doctor and follow their advice. diabetes can be kept minimal if you take your insulin and follow the correct precautions with your diet. the closer to the diet you are, the less impact it will have on your life. i have relatives and friends that have dealt with this. the weightloss usually subsides once your body regulates its insulin to sugar ratio
 
My dad has Type 2 and have been looking into it. Diet and excersise can be used to control it and even eliminate the diagnosis in some patients. How high is the blood sugar and are you starting to have secondary complications, hair lose in the legs or eye problems? If you are willing to take care of yourself it's little more than a nuisance however if you tell your doctor to sod off it will get worse.
 
this is a hand out i give my patients.... hopefully it will help you
DIABETES – MANAGEMENT​
UNDERSTANDING DIABETES:
 Diabetes is a set of related diseases in which the body cannot regulate the amount of sugar (glucose) in the blood. Glucose in the blood gives you energy—the kind you need when you walk briskly, run for a bus, ride your bike, take an aerobics class, and perform your day-to-day chores.
  • Glucose in the blood is produced by the liver from the foods you eat.
  • In a healthy person, the blood glucose level is regulated by several hormones, one of which is insulin. Insulin is produced by the pancreas, a small organ near the stomach that also secretes important enzymes that help in the digestion of food.
  • Insulin allows glucose to move from the blood into liver, muscle, and fat cells, where it is used for fuel.
  • People with diabetes either do not produce enough insulin (type 1 diabetes) or cannot use insulin properly (type 2 diabetes), or both.
  • In diabetes, glucose in the blood cannot move into cells, and it stays in the blood. This not only harms the cells that need the glucose for fuel, but also harms certain organs and tissues exposed to the high glucose levels.
Type 1 diabetes: The body stops producing insulin or produces too little insulin to regulate blood glucose level.
  • Type 1 diabetes comprises about 10% of total cases of diabetes in the United States. Type 1 diabetes is typically recognized in childhood or adolescence. It used to be known as juvenile-onset diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Type 1 diabetes can occur in an older individual due to destruction of pancreas by alcohol, disease, or removal by surgery or progressive failure of pancreatic beta cells, which produce insulin. People with type 1 diabetes generally require daily insulin treatment to sustain life.
Type 2 diabetes: The pancreas secretes insulin, but the body is partially or completely unable to use the insulin. This is sometimes referred to as insulin resistance. The body tries to overcome this resistance by secreting more and more insulin. People with insulin resistance develop type 2 diabetes when they do not continue to secrete enough insulin to cope with the higher demands. At least 90% of patients with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is typically recognized in adulthood, usually after age 45 years. It used to be called adult-onset diabetes mellitus, or non–insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. These names are no longer used because type 2 diabetes does occur in younger people, and some people with type 2 diabetes need to use insulin. Type 2 diabetes is usually controlled with diet, weight loss, exercise, and oral medications. More than half of all people with type 2 diabetes require insulin to control their blood sugar levels at some point in the course of their illness.
Diabetes Treatment/ Self-Care at Home:

If you have diabetes, you would be wise to make healthful lifestyle choices in diet, exercise, and other health habits. These will help to improve glycemic (blood sugar) control and prevent or minimize complications of diabetes.
Diet: A healthy diet is key to controlling blood sugar levels and preventing diabetes complications.
  • If you are obese and have had difficulty losing weight on your own, talk to your health care provider. He or she can recommend a dietitian or a weight modification program to help you reach your goal.
  • Eat a consistent, well-balanced diet that is high in fiber, low in saturated fat, and low in concentrated sweets.
Exercise: Regular exercise, in any form, can help reduce the risk of developing diabetes. Activity can also reduce the risk of developing complications of diabetes such as heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, and leg ulcers.

  • As little as 20 minutes of walking 3 times a week has a proven beneficial effect. Any exercise is beneficial; no matter how light or how long, some exercise is better than no exercise.
  • If you have complications of diabetes (eye, kidney, or nerve problems), you may be limited both in type of exercise and amount of exercise you can safely do without worsening your condition. Consult with your health care provider before starting any exercise program.
Alcohol use: Moderate or eliminate your consumption of alcohol. Try to have no more than 7 alcoholic drinks in a week and never more than 2-3 in an evening. One drink is considered 1.5 ounces of liquor, 6 ounces of wine, or 12 ounces of beer. Excessive alcohol use is a known risk factor for type 2 diabetes. Alcohol consumption can cause low or high blood sugar levels, nerve pain called neuritis, and increase in triglycerides, which is a type of fat in our blood.
Smoking: If you have diabetes, and you smoke cigarettes or use any other form of tobacco, you are raising your risks markedly for nearly all of the complications of diabetes. Smoking damages blood vessels and contributes to heart disease, stroke, and poor circulation in the limbs. If you need help quitting, talk to your health care provider.
 Self-monitored blood glucose: Check your blood sugar levels frequently, at least before meals and at bedtime, and record the results in a logbook.
  • This log should also include your insulin or oral medication doses and times, when and what you ate, when and for how long you exercised, and any significant events of the day such as high or low blood sugar levels and how you treated the problem.
·Better equipment now available makes testing your blood sugar levels less painful and less complicated than ever. Your daily blood sugar diary is invaluable to your health care provider in seeing how you are responding to medications, diet, and exercise in the treatment of your diabetes.
  • Medicare now pays for diabetic testing supplies, as do many private insurers and Medicaid.
Prevention
  • Control weight to normal or near-normal levels by eating a healthy low-fat, high-fiber diet.
  • Regular exercise is crucial to the prevention of type 2 diabetes.
  • Keep alcohol consumption low.
  • Quit smoking.
  • If you have high blood fat levels (such as high cholesterol) or high blood pressure, take your medication as directed.
  • Lifestyle modification and/or certain medications can be used in people with prediabetes to prevent progression to diabetes. Prediabetes can be diagnosed by checking fasting glucose and 2 hours after ingesting 75 grams of glucose.
  • Drink an adequate amount of water and avoid taking too much salt.
  • Take care of your skin. Keep it supple and hydrated to avoid sores and cracks that can become severely infected.
  • Brush and floss your teeth every day. See your dentist regularly to prevent gum disease.
  • Wash and examine your feet every day, looking for small cuts, sores, or blisters that may cause problems later. You should file rather than cut your toenails to avoid damaging the surrounding skin. You may need to see a specialist in foot care (podiatrist) to help you care for your feet.
Regular Glycohemoglobin Tests:
- Every 3 months
 
Why Exercise is so Important ?
According to the American Diabetes Association, Exercise is beneficial to the health of people with both types of diabetes. First, exercise can take some glucose out of the blood to use for energy during and after exercise, which lowers blood glucose levels. Second, it helps delay or stop large blood vessel and heart (cardiovascular) disease. Cardiovascular disease is the leading killer of people with diabetes. All people with diabetes should exercise to counteract their increased risk of cardiovascular disease, to reach and maintain a healthy weight, and to enjoy themselves. An additional benefit for many people with diabetes is that exercise, and a healthy diet can help them achieve good blood glucose control.
Millions of Americans at high risk for type 2 diabetes can dramatically lower their chances of getting the disease through diet and exercise, according to a nationwide study at Johns Hopkins and 26 other medical centers.
Increasing your physical activity is one of the most helpful things you can do for yourself, especially if you have diabetes. This doesn't necessarily mean joining a health club, you can make a significant difference by simply adding daily routines to boost your activity level.
The benefits of 30-minutes of exercise, five days a week include:

Increased metabolism and muscle mass (which allows you to burn extra calories even when you are not exercising)

Increased glucose uptake

Lower blood glucose levels (which can help reduce or even eliminate your need for diabetes medication)

Improved response to insulin

Boost your ability to lose weight effectively and keep it off

Lower cholesterol and reduce blood pressure

Improve circulation

Reduce your risk for heart disease and stroke ... the leading causes of death for people with diabetes

 
Wash and examine your feet every day, looking for small cuts, sores, or blisters that may cause problems later. You should file rather than cut your toenails to avoid damaging the surrounding skin. You may need to see a specialist in foot care (podiatrist) to help you care for your feet.
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This is a major point. Let this go and you lose the ability to excersise and it will all go down hill very fast.
 
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