I have been Diagonised with Diabetes
 

I told 3 people in PM's about this I was ashamed of having Diabetes , but it isnt the disease I thought it was ...... I changed my diet , getting used to diet Soda , 3 good healthy servings a day , I just got done swimming ,believe it or not , I feel fantastic ..........

My blood pressure was 120 over 74 , heartbeat 72 , good strong lungs .....

Let me die.

:wiggle: diet soda isnt so bad , Iam starting to get used to it

Don't worry bro...just exercise, listen to your doc, perhaps cut down a little on the sweet tooth and you'll be good.

Thanks ..... Been on edge all week ,ashamed , worried , I cut sugar out completely , I am not going back to the doc for a awhile ......

Pretty much what everyone else said ... Look on the bright side - If anything, this is good motivation to live a more healthy lifestyle overall.

;D yeah , I am scared to death I have to take the shots , and if thats the case my career is over , I dont have the means to find another Job that pays what I make now ..........Just worried about my family and how I will support them

Welcome to the club. I was DX'd with type 2 a year ago an d I have graduated to needing meds to control the sugar levels. But exercise, good eats, lose a few pounds, and give up the sugar stuff, you can live with it. I went a looong time before I was DX'd. I inherited the tendency towards the disease, so it was inevitable I would have some issues with it and so the meds are necessary.

I get along fine with it. Incidentally, there are a bazillion books out there on meals for Diabetics. Surprisingly, good eats do not have to be limited.....

I dropped from 250 pounds down to 211 , i did that for my blood pressure ,no more Mt Dew for breakfast ...... I will hold out as long as I can before going back , I have 2 years on my DOT card ........ I think i can still drive if I am on meds .not sure though

I think this whole thing came about because you put on that damn Bronco shark tooth hat again. It is messing everything up. :)

LOL ........

I know you have to be physically fit to be a CDL driver but I can't help but think Diabetes will yank that. Is it because of the chance of diabetic shock and all that? Sounds like you are doing the right things. I quite regular pop because it was killing my teeth. Now I can't stand the stuff. Next is to quite soda all together.

No reason to be ashamed. A lot of people have it.

My mom's been diagnosed for a long time now. She started off on the injections but moved on to "diet controlled" after a while. It has caused physical problems, but she was born in 1939 and she's still going strong. Hang tough and listen to your doctor. You'll be fine.

Try and cut out white stuff. Bread, rice, pasta.
They will turn to sugar, then fat.
Go whole grain, brown rice and whole wheat. I've had to do that and it really does help.
Facing any kind of health uncertainty is tough, but we can help ourselves and make a difference.
Here's hoping you don't need the shots. :thumbsup:

No reason at all to be ashamed man, chit happens. Sounds like your doing all the right things to control it. Good luck man!

I'm sorry to hear this Spider. I know a few people that have diabetes and its a real b****. If you don't listen to your dr it can result is serious consequences, like losing your site and limbs.

I know a lot of people that have died because of diabetis and it's all becaus ethey felt fine and didn't take care of themselves with the medication or the diet. First they get their leg cut off and then it's all over. Do some walking and watch the diet bro.
and take that medication.

Pretty much what happened to my dad.

I wish all the best to you Spider. Please though, take good care of your health and diet and stay up to date with your meds, but for your sake and the sake of your family.

Diabetes can be controlled and beat, but it's not easy.

Friend of mine just visited. She was diagnosed two years ago. Since then she has taken better care of herself, lost about 20lbs, and looks 10 years younger and feels better.

Thanks for the responses everyone ,..........

I was diagnosed with Type 1 about 18 years ago when I was 19. It's nothing to be ashamed of, though even to this day I hide when I take my shots (4 times a day) and finger sticks. It does force you to live a healthy. more active lifestyle. Just check your eyes and do your bloodwrokd every 2 -3 months. BTW, I know that you're afraid this will affect your job, but many people who take shots don't let it stop them. Former Vikings QB Wade Wilson was a Type 1, and he had to take shots durig half time or on the sidelines. Good luck, and if you hjave any questions PM me.

I was diagnosed 3 1/2 years ago. Was put on the pills, quit the sugar, cut down on the pasta, breads and potatoes, realized I wasn't always eating when I was hungry. Best thing that ever happened to me. Lost weight, work out regularly, watch what I eat and enjoy it more. Also found if you want to keep control of your blood pressure cut out any kind of soda. It's full of salt. You'll be fine Spider. My AC1 hasn't gone above 6.5 since I was diagnosed. Haven't been on the pills for 2 1/2 years. It's mostly a wake up call.

I'm sorry to hear.

Nothing to be ashamed of. I've had type 1 diabetes since I was 18, and I take insulin shots before every meal, and 1 before bed. Playing sports really helps out. I workout 3 times a week, and play soccer/hockey sometimes. So my advice is to live an active life.