I am new and Boy do I need Help!!!!

[heath]

It was so good to read the posting and realize so many of you understand what is happening to our bodies where family members do not.

My dad was a diabetic in the 60's and 70's. So much infomation and medications has changed for the better.

Over the last 20 years God blessed me with diabetes(10 years) amid other health concerns. I take Metformin 1000mg and Avandia 4mg twice a day. Two weeks ago we added 10 units of Lantis.

So now I must get very serious in managing my health. Up til last March my A1c was 6's I thought I had this "under control" then I began having low bg. My doc told me as "we get older" our bodies changes. at that point we began adjusting my meds.

I am back to square one and need to learn all over. I hope that since I offically go on Medicare in two weeks I am up to the task.


Knowledge is our best weapon.

[darsie9]

So when were you diagnoised....at what age?
I was just diagnoised in Sept. I'm 55...runs on both sides of my family.
Not very happy @ this turn of events!
So far, I'm just monitoring...but I have to have more blood work to decide what med they're going to put me on.
I think just a pill.....so far, my results aren't too bad.I've seen what this disease can do to you....and I'm scared like heck!Ditto

[xMenace]

Welcome heath. :driver:

[heath]

So when were you diagnoised....at what age?
I was just diagnoised in Sept. I'm 55...runs on both sides of my family.
Not very happy @ this turn of events!
So far, I'm just monitoring...but I have to have more blood work to decide what med they're going to put me on.
I think just a pill.....so far, my results aren't too bad.I've seen what this disease can do to you....and I'm scared like heck!Ditto

As I try to think back I was 50 as I have been diagnoised 15 years. We did diet for a year;then meds for a year (low bg); so back to diet then did aymarl for over ten years. My A1c was 7.0 to 6.1. Then I had a run of low bg. To me they are a bigger issue then high bg. For years I have watched the portions of what I eat rather than stick to a diet. But I do need to know more about carbs and proteins. I need to get more of both I think as I do not eat a large amount. Like you, my diabetes comes from my dad and not from over weight.

I have read that most people go on insulin less than 6 years after being diagnosied. So Keep doing what you are doing and read everything you can.

Best of luck,

[Nannerjoe]

Welcome Heath! I'm new myself...I've only been here a couple days. Sounds like you've been dealing with the nasty disease for quite some time now! I was diagnosed almost 4 years ago. It's certainly been a challenge. Having this site to come to for information and just moral support, will help, I'm sure.
Glad you've joined us!

[Dan Gato]

Welcome to the Forums.
You're right, you're not at fault for getting D. the genes that we inherit have a lot to do with it.
Some of the damage caused by diabetes are reversible or halted.
by keeping the BG's close to normal (about 85).
About some diabetics going on insulin about 6 years after diagnosed, is debatable. it depends on a lot of issues. & how much damaged has been caused to the beta cells. & tie control after diagnosis. I'm glad you joined the forums.
:shakehand

[princesslinda]

Welcome heath! Hope you find a lot of answers here. It has truly been such an encouragement and support to me. I'm T2 as well, but I struggle with keeping my levels down. Again welcome!

[ProudNanaof5]

Welcome to DF....:hello: There's lots of info here and lots of family to answer questions and support you. Glad you joined...

[kgm0612]

Hi & Welcome to this great forum!

Karen

[tanyatype1]

Welcome Heath!

[ladytaz]

Hi Heath :wavey: Welcome to DF! :)

[heath]

I will agree that most things in life are debatable--all we can do is keep doing the best you can do every day. Some days I just do not want to be a diabetic---those are the hardest to deal with.