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10-29-2009, 06:01 PM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lostant, LaSalle Cnty, IL
Posts: 4
| |  Hi. New here.
I'm so glad I found this forum. Although I was diagnosed in 2004 after my son passed away, I was just put on insulin last week. For some reason it sent me into a depression I've been trying hard to get out of. Thanks for being here. Kathie
__________________  Kathie, Havanese Lover
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10-29-2009, 07:22 PM
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I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Derby,UK
Posts: 1,375
| | | hi Kathie, welcome to df. From my own experience i know that 'D' can at times be a cause of depression and also that you can be depressed which then causes lack of control, which then causes worse depression and so it goes on and on. I'm sorry to hear your son passed away. There are some truly wonderfull and caring people here, who have helped countless individuals like me (and i've been t1 for 27 yrs) understand 'D' alot more. This is just like a self help group, we all help each other and try to be honest and not too complicated in our opinions/advice. I would stress though that any advice you are given regarding your medication should be discussed with your Dr, i know that sounds obvious, but mistakes do happen. Having said all that, we do have a laugh here with people all over the globe. So ask as many questions as you like.
See you around the boards. |
10-30-2009, 07:32 AM
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I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 10,080
| | Hi Kathie, welcome to the forums! 
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T2, diagnosed 8/31/06.
Metformin 500 mg twice daily
HCTZ 12.5 mg every other day for BP
Enalapril 20 mg 1 daily (ace-inhibitor)
Lower carb dieter (approx. 75 total carbs/day, more on weekends), taking chromium, multivitamin and fish oil tablets
Initial A1C 8/06: 9.6
11/06: 6.2.
03/07: 5.3
06/07: 5.4
10/07: 5.3
05/08: 6.2 (after dealing with shingles & bronchiti)
2/09: 5.5 |
10-30-2009, 08:55 AM
| | Senior Member
I am a: Type 1 | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 6,393
| | | Welcome to the forum, Kathie.
Nice folks here willing to lend support and give encouragement too! Hope you stick around and post often.
Karen
My deepest condolences on the loss of your son. |
10-30-2009, 02:54 PM
| | Junior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Plano Texas
Posts: 27
| | Hi
Hi Katie, I have a grand daughter with that name, and I call her Princess. I think you will find some wonderful people on this board and feel free to ask any question. I have asked and received wonderful advice.
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Rick
Dx'ed 22 Oct 2009
Metformin 500mg twice a day.
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10-30-2009, 04:06 PM
| | Senior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Essex
Posts: 1,226
| | | Welcome to the forum Kathie! you have chosen a great site for information and support, we are warm and friendly community, I'm sure you'll like it here. Some very knowledgeable people here, who I'm sure will answer all your need to know questions, stay with us, and learn how to manage your D.
Great place this forum.
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DX 8/2004
Current Meds
Metformin 500 mg
Ramipril 5mg
Aspirin 75mg
Simvastatin 20mg
2005/6 Getting my
Head around this
Condition.
07- HbA1C 5.2 ChOL 3.2
08- HbA1C 5.4 ChOL 4.2
09- HbA1C 5.5 CHOL 3.6 LDL 1.9 HDL 2.5
Triglycerides 0.60
Many people will try to tell you what you can’t eat with diabetes.
Most will be well-meaning.
Rather than compounding the problem by telling you what you should
eat, I’d recommend a simpler method, eat by your meter.
Buddy 7 Essex uk |
10-31-2009, 02:48 PM
| | Junior Member
I am a: Type 2 | | Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lostant, LaSalle Cnty, IL
Posts: 4
| | | Thank you all so very much! I can use help. I know not watching my diet close enough, plus stress, helped bring on my diabetes. I am the only one (out of 3 sisters and 1 brother) who was "named in the will" of my mother (who was a diabetic) to inherit her diabetes. I was put on 2 insulins Oct. 21st. I hate the finger pricking and the needles, as I'm sure none of you enjoy either. At least here my feelings are understood and I thank you all for that. I still struggle with depression over this, but have to go to my job anyway. Thanks goodness I only have this school year and next before I retire. Meanwhile, I struggle on. Could you give me some ideas of portable lunches that don't need a thermos? Thank you. Kathie
__________________ Kathie, Havanese Lover
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