I just found out i have type 2 diabetes and was wondering if anybody has any tips from personal experience.I have scheduled in a couple of weeks a meeting with a diabetic counselor and dietician.Dr said it is very common and that it can be controlled by diet and exercise.Any info would be greatly appreciated..Thanks in advance.
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That's all very true doochuk. I don't have diabetes, but my wife has type 1 diabetes. The first thing you should do is start seeing a dietician and get a hold of a diabetes specialist for a doctor. Diabetes can be controlled through regular exercise and diet. You should try to stay away from foods with lots of sugar and carbohydrates. Too bad you got diabetes dude, it sort of sucks and really makes you take control of your life habits. I'll add more later.
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kneifl
The number 1 thing you can do to help control your Type II diabetes is lose weight. If you are overweight and do that, you may even "eliminate" your diabetes entirely.
when you wake up in the morning and think about going back to bed rather than visiting the gym, think about how it would be to wake up with no legs and plop down on your wheelchair, blind as a bat, on your way to dialysis treatment which you cant pay for.
smaller portions at mealtime, do not eat in front of the tv or computer, no fast food, low carb diet, regular cardio exercise, lose weight.
DOOSH DONT LISTEN TO THESE GUYS GO OUT TONIGHT AND HAVE A GALLON OF ICE CREAM WITH JIMMIES AND SOME CHOCOLATE BARS.DOOSH MY MOTHER ALWAYS WANTED ME TO BE A DOCTOR AND I WOULD LIKE THE CHANCE TO BE YOUR PERSONAL DR. NO CHARGE I WILL HELP YOU WITH YOUR DIABETES BUT PLEASE DONT SEEK OTHER MEDICAL ATTENTION LET ME TAKE CARE OF YOU I CAN ADD YEARS TO YOUR LIFE.HERE IS A SAMPLE OF WHAT I WANT YOU TO EAT DAILY I WILL SOLVE YOUR DIABETES.
BREAKFAST (5 CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES WITH 2 GLASSES OF CHOCOLATE MILK AND A CUP OF COFFEE WITH 5 TABLESPOONS OF SUGAR)
LUNCH (START OFF WITH A BLT AND FOR DESERT I WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU HAVE A HOT FUDGE SUNDAE THIS WILL GIVE YOU ENERGY UNTIL DINNER TIME)
DINNER A NICE DISH OF PASTA WITH SAUSAGES OR MEATBALLS YOUR CALL BUT MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SOME OREO COOKIES WITH A BIG GLASS OF MILK IT WILL SOOTH YOUR STOMACH BEFORE BEDTIME SO YOU CAN WAKE UP TOMORROW AND START THE BEANTOWNJIM DIET ALL OVER AGAIN.
FIRST THEY HAD THE ATKINS DIET NOW THEY HAVE THE BEANTOWNJIM DIET I THINK THIS WILL HELP ALL MY PATIENTS WHO HAVE TYPE 2 DIABETES
BREAKFAST (5 CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES WITH 2 GLASSES OF CHOCOLATE MILK AND A CUP OF COFFEE WITH 5 TABLESPOONS OF SUGAR)
LUNCH (START OFF WITH A BLT AND FOR DESERT I WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU HAVE A HOT FUDGE SUNDAE THIS WILL GIVE YOU ENERGY UNTIL DINNER TIME)
DINNER A NICE DISH OF PASTA WITH SAUSAGES OR MEATBALLS YOUR CALL BUT MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SOME OREO COOKIES WITH A BIG GLASS OF MILK IT WILL SOOTH YOUR STOMACH BEFORE BEDTIME SO YOU CAN WAKE UP TOMORROW AND START THE BEANTOWNJIM DIET ALL OVER AGAIN.
FIRST THEY HAD THE ATKINS DIET NOW THEY HAVE THE BEANTOWNJIM DIET I THINK THIS WILL HELP ALL MY PATIENTS WHO HAVE TYPE 2 DIABETES
30,000 comedians out of work and your trying to be funny weeniejim.....for once say something that makes sense
Upon rising, eat a small apple - wait as long as possible before eating breakfast - 8 hours eat another. NO PROCESSED SUGAR none. If you've recently put on weight, it will come right off. Hope you don't use alcohol. Consider it a blessing and you will take better care of yourself. Now, about your appendix.
I have type II also and take a medication called Advandia every moring. It helps your pancreas produce more insulin. I was diagnosed about 3 years ago. My symptons were always thirsty and getting up to go the bathroom every 2 hours all night long. For the first year I really watched what I ate. Carb counted everything. They teach you to count carbs. One serving = 15 carbs, and you are supposed to only have a certain amount of servings per day. In all honesty I forget at the moment. Every 6 months I have a blood test to check my average blood sugar level and kidney function. The level should be I think 6.5 or lower. Every year I have my eyes checked also. I am not going to lie, at first I was very depressed about the whole thing and followed my regimin to the letter. But the last year or so I have started to falter off. Last doctor visit my BSA was 7, not where it should be. I know I don't eat right every day. It is very hard when you have been a mashed potato guy your whole life and your dietician tells you "no more". Good luck, I know what you are going through. Dr. Freeze is right the consequeces will scare the shit out of you. But with the right diet and medication you can be OK.
The best thing you can do is keep your sugar under control by diet and exercise. Complications from diabetes occur from uncontrolled sugars. Check your sugars often and work with your doctor to keep tight control. Exercise daily and do not eat large amounts of carbohydrates. Take your medicine as directed.
good luck buddy
good luck buddy
doochuk said:
I think I remember you saying you played Junior College hoops........if so.......then you know what it is to get in shape...........just get after it.
I lost 25 lbs a few yrs back just jogging 4 times a week and lifting weights 3 times a week.
I be if you lost 20 lbs and then went in a got re-checked you may be surprised. When you get some cardio and weight exercise you will be amazed how much easier it is to watch your diet. I think a person doesnt want to waste all the hard work eating a bunch of junk. Drink lots and lots of water.......start carrying around a jug and drink it all day.....this is another good apititite supressor.....a lot of times people think they are hungry when they are thirsty. I bought myself a treadmill and just do it when I am watching sports........like tonight I did 50 minutes during the 2nd half of the Kings -Sonics game.....its amazing how fast time goes and if youre like me you probably going to watch the game anyway. I feel like if I am going to burn money on the games I might as well burn calories as I am doint it...........
I've been diabetic since I was 13. It sucks at first but yah get used to it like everything else. Once yah get in control you'll feel so much better. It's huge at first and way confusing but once yah understand it and it makes sense to yah you will feel SO much better. Weight is not hard for me I weight about 100 pounds, but for peeps with Type II the weight is a big part of keeping the sugar in control. Usually if yah lose the weight the sugar comes down on it's own. Good Luck!!!
http://www.lifescan.com/care/index.html
http://www.diabetes-tests.com/Diabetes_testing.html
http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/diabetes/default.asp
Joslin's is a GREAT reference, Hook up with a Joslin clinic if there's one near yah.
http://www.joslin.harvard.edu/education/library/
http://www.lifescan.com/care/index.html
http://www.diabetes-tests.com/Diabetes_testing.html
http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/diabetes/default.asp
Joslin's is a GREAT reference, Hook up with a Joslin clinic if there's one near yah.
http://www.joslin.harvard.edu/education/library/
most important thing is lose weight and change diet pattern and exercise.
soapbox warning-beyond that remember that doctors like to give medicine and for the most part they prescribe what drug companies tell them to (tail wagging dog), so better to not take meds but if necessary remember the newest most expensive med is not necessarily the best especially since there can be side effects not clearly understood (research "rezulin" if you want). Also, can mean the difference of literally thousands of dollars a year unless you have a drug coverage with your insurance. gl
Mephisto
soapbox warning-beyond that remember that doctors like to give medicine and for the most part they prescribe what drug companies tell them to (tail wagging dog), so better to not take meds but if necessary remember the newest most expensive med is not necessarily the best especially since there can be side effects not clearly understood (research "rezulin" if you want). Also, can mean the difference of literally thousands of dollars a year unless you have a drug coverage with your insurance. gl
Mephisto
