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What Is Diabetes Mellitus?
Successful Living With Diabetes Type 2
Fatigue
Frequent urination
Increased thirst
Mood swings or irritability
Unexplained weight loss
Blurred vision
Detecting diabetes early on can reduce the risk of developing kidney disease, and eye damage. Please learn the early warning signs of diabetes and notify your physician if you suspect you may have diabetes. Has my life changed since being diagnosed with diabetes? Yes. Prior to being diagnosed, I lived a fairly normal life. When I say fairly normal, I mean I was married, worked in the private sector till I was laid off, exercised only occasionally, and ate what I wanted without thinking what I might be doing to my body. Following being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, I had to make changes to my lifestyle, which include routine exercise, 30 minutes a day and controlled diet. I choose to walk at a moderate pace for my exercise 30 minutes a day. I eat 3 meals plus a snack, watching the number of carbohydrates I consume. In addition I check my blood sugar at least twice a day. Through exercise, eating healthier, and prayer, my diabetes is currently controlled without the use of any medication. I am grateful to God for helping me thus far. Why? When I was first diagnosed, my blood sugar level was over 400. My doctor at the time thought I would be on insulin for the rest of my life. The only time I was on insulin was when I was in the hospital. I have done much research on diabetes since being diagnosed and have learned that 20 million people in the United State have it. Type 2 diabetes is on the rise in the USA and is increasing in children and young adults. Who are some of the people living successfully with diabetes? Brett Michaels – Musician
Missy Fox – Professional Marathon Runner
Gary Hall, Jr. - U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist – Swimming
Mike Echols – NFL – Tennessee Titans
Scott Coleman – Swimmer
Edward James Olmos – Actor (Admiral Adama on “Battlestar
Gallactica”)
Patti LaBelle – Singer
Arthur Ashe – Professional Tennis Player
In future articles, I will discuss complications of diabetes and how they can be avoided, diet, and how to develop an exercise program. Also, I will share with you more individuals who live successfully with diabetes. Please continue to follow my articles to learn more about diabetes. Remember: Successful Living With Diabetes is possible.