[GoP]

Hello all I'm 25 and was just diagnosed with Diabetes t2 a couple of days ago . after i had went to the doctor because i was feeling bad i was at 300 mg/dl
so when i got the news i was diabetic i was kinda ok till i really started to think about it .in the past ive had some trouble with depresion i will get his feeling i couldint explain and now that i was told i was diabetic this feeling came back just the toughtless thinking that i am going to die because of this or im going to have a heart attack or whatever bad thing can happen im a heavy guy im 360 . and i guess im writting in this forum because i need to vent and currently have no one to talk to about this . Ive been getting advise about this and the people i talk to they seem to be ok with it and they accept it . thats all i want to is accept it and live on healthier i put my self on a diet and currently i have eliminated all greasy foods and added alot of green stuff and included veggies and fruits for my snack .i have been testing my sugar and it seems my sugar level is lower in the PM before i eat dinner and higher in the morning before i have breakfast from 300 it came down gradually from 5 days ago 300 till this morning i had 172 and currently i am at 162 .. all i wanna do it accept this and deal with it but these depressing feeling's i have make it so hard i need somone to talk to and just vent and i ussually feel better is there like support groups you can join with other people with the same problem ?? Im in southern california L.A.... Wow i feel kinda better after typing this out sorry for the grammer and spelling but im just typing it gives me comfort on how some of you are just like whatever with the fact that you have diabetes thats how i want to be. And i am willing to give up all the bad food or junk food that wont help my situation . all i want is to get all the sadness out of my system . Because i know this can be dealt with and any advise will be glady appreciated

I have AIM gopnda2k
and
MSN Gopnda2k@hotmail.com

Thanks for listening out there

[Penny]

Hello GoP and welcome to the forum. Sounds like you have taken some good first steps to getting control. Ask a lot of questions, and you will get as much help as the forum is able to give.

[duck]

It's like someone hit ya over the head with a hammer, isn't it?

Listen, make some goals for yourself, ie, get your sugars under control, lose some weight, exercise consistently, etc. Do something immediately to acheive your goals...and keep in mind that NO ONE is able to accomplish everything they set out to do on the first try, it's the ones who don't stop that change the world.

There are support groups for diabetes, there should be local chapters of the American Diabetes Association in your area, start with looking them up. Call a local hospital or two and ask them about it.

Keep in mind the old indian proverb that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. This disease is like that, and for all of us it is a long journey. But it can be done, we have a member here who was diagnosed in 1940 at the age of 5 and is still kicking! Just take that first step, then the next...and don't stop.

[Cyborg]

Not sure about all diabetics, but I personally went through all the emotions, not necessarily in this order... denial, anger, depression, self pity, and finally acceptance (i think i missed one). It a roller coaster of emotions until you finally come to grips with the disease and realize that for the most part it's ultimately up to you to take control. There is not magic cure and you are your own best doctor. Stick with it, it does get better. You found a good support group, wish I'd found it 6 years ago when I was diagnosed. Hang in there and best wishes. You are not alone.

[valc3]

Hi, getting diagnosed with diabetes stinks, but you've come to a great place for support and information.

Check with your local hospital and see if they offer classes for diabetes or support groups for people with chronic illnesses. Duck's advice of setting goals is good. You can't fix everything immediately, keep trying and don't give up.

Hope you visit here often.

[Belinda]

Welcome to the forums...it is alot to deal with at once. If you aren't around many diabetics or people who understand then it is even more taxing...Like Duck stated..one step at a time. This is a great place for advice and support.

[GoP]

Thank you guys very much .. Its very comforting to know there is people out there like me and you guys are knowing of this disease. i did speak to a member last night i didnt get his forum name ?? but he helped me so much people like him and you guys will definetly help me to get over this .. i had an okay rest last night . It just seems i wake up a couple of times a night and all i think about is i have diabetes its kinda Weird and i really dont want to wake up at night everytime thinking of it . Im ussually a person thats sleeps thru the whole night and maybe wakes up once to go to the b-romm and fall back asleep . But since i found out which was tuesday the 7th my night have been restless . Sorry for going on about this but it feels good to just type everything thats bothering me and have people understand hope you guys have a great day and will be checking this forums constently

[JediSkipdogg]

We are glad to have you as a member on here. I'm at work right now, but if you ever want to talk just hit me up on AIM. If I'm available then I'd love to chat with yeah. My AIM name is JediSkipdogg

[GoP]

Originally Posted by JediSkipdogg

We are glad to have you as a member on here. I'm at work right now, but if you ever want to talk just hit me up on AIM. If I'm available then I'd love to chat with yeah. My AIM name is JediSkipdogg

Thanks Jedi

I will be adding you to my Contacts .. Your a police dispatcher ? Cool Im a truck dispatcher for the busiest Ports of Call in here in California port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles.. Look forward to speaking to you

[am1977]

Hi GoP,

It's completely normal to be scared and overwhelmed when given this dx. However, I think you are doing a very wise thing...that is, trying to educate yourself and seeking out other people who know and understand what you are going through.

It seems like you have already made a lot of progress getting your blood sugar down- - that's really great. I'm sure that if you keep working on it, you will achieve better control. And we all know how important that is.

In the meantime, keep doing what you are doing and just try to take things a day at a time. Things will get easier.

Take care.

[GoP]

Thanks for the support.. Thank you All !

[firemangtp]

Hey man,

Welcome.

I agree, taking it one day at a time will help the craziness. You will be fine, im sure. The fact that you are here shows you are interested in helping yourself do better.

As a paramedic for 8 years and diabetic for over 15, I think I can give you some really good advise considering what I have seen and done. (but it kinda sounds like Im lecturing you, so please dont take it that way!)

**steps up on podium**

My opinion, your main problem now isnt really the diabetes.
Being 350+ at 25 is a really really dangerous thing.

You are DEFINATELY on the right track man. I commend you on cutting the fatty foods and stuff, after time it you keep at it, you wont even want the fatty stuff. It just makes me sick when I splurge now, my belly cant take it like it used to!

The good news is that if you keep it up and TRUELY work at it, add some light exercise and slowly increase it, you will not only shed those pounds, but also significantly decrease the chances of any future problems with your heart, stroke, and diabetes. (and really about a million other things too)

The really really good news, if this is due to your weight and not genetics, you can very possibly eliminate the whole "diabetic" thing!

Even if the diabetes is due to genetics, getting in better shape will make it TONS easier to control.

So thats my advice. Take it for what its worth. But I have seen A LOT in the medical field and if you would ask me whats the one thing you could do to be happier, it would be eat better (your already there) and excerise.

**steps off podium**

Good luck man, dont let it get you down.
The key is that we control our diabetes, dont let it control us!

So welcome!
As you can already see, here's a LOT of very very helpful people here.

[GoP]

you guys are right it is definitly very very overwhelming to me the first thing that pops into my head is your gonna die.. Heh i dont know why but it does thats always been me and it terifies me . But i usually get over this stage and thats what im waitting for thanks so much for the support . Iasked my doctor if i can expect my BS being in a lower range like 100 to 110 i been kind of eatting right small meals fruits and veggies and has not dropped from 150 and the highest i seen has been 180 but is it because my weight ? i have not yet begun to excerise i have strep throat and im just getting over that im taking penicilin 4 times a day. but im looking fwd to going this weekend and buhyt some excerise machine a treadmill or something so i can start on that

[Simon]

Hi GoP,

Welcome to the forum. If you're ill your BS will be much higher than normal so you will find it's much better once you're over the illness. You should get into the habit of counting the carbs in your food. Low carbs are what you want. Try to keep it below 40g per meal.

[GoP]

Thanks Simon

Well im at work i had an ok night sleep .. JUst for the thoughless thinking i get everytime i wake up but its getting better atleast i dont get up at night i ussually fall back to sleep now i checked my Bs this morning before i had anything to eat and it was 186 i guess it better than my 250 -298 range, I was before .. So lets see how this week goes

Thanks guy's