my life is over. i've been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes?

Yes , life is over as you know it . Now a new lifestyle will take over. Here is what has to happen. I will give you the head start with the 4 key steps to controlling glucose levels. Here they are :

Here are the 4 keys:

1) Knowledge- http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/index.ph%E2%80%A6 This is a great site for info

2) Meds. Metformin to start. Never , ever take Actos or Avandia. They may kill you. Bone fractures, heart problems and what diabetics really don't need is that they change Bone Stem Cells to Fat Cells.

3)diet- A low carb diet is in order. I can't count carbs so I use Mendosa's Glycemic Index Diet. Great for the whole family. http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm

4) EXERCISE- Walking is fine but Nordic Walking is Great. Exercise also lowers Glucose levels , lowers Cholesterol and lowers Blood Pressure. Google it.

This is what I did and now my fasting sugar level is 96 and my HBA1C is 5.2.

So with this regimen I no longer test my glucose levels. Only every 3 months , when I see the doctor. Remember I walk , Nordic Walk 1 1/2 hours a day, 7 days a week. This intern lowered my cholesterol levels to normal(183) and blood pressure to 118/68. So if you do the same , I think you will have similar results.

The more you learn about diabetes , the better your life will be.

Good luck

Tin

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Although a majority of people with Type 2 diabetes are overweight at diagnosis, most overweight people will never become diabetic. If being overweight or obese were truly the cause of Type 2 diabetes, then diabetes should be much more common than it is. And if a poor diet were the cause, well, just look at the average western diet. Why doesn't almost EVERYONE in the West have Type 2 diabetes by that logic? Many doctors and researchers now believe that obesity is more of a symptom than a cause of Type 2 diabetes. People who have insulin resistant Type 2 have a metabolic disorder that leads to weight gain. The weight gain merely exacerbates what's already there, in essence "expediting" and increasing the odds of developing Type 2. Don't blame yourself. Type 2 diabetes is largely genetic and heritable. What's more, the most common age group among new diagnoses is 65 years and older. Genes and age are the biggest factors in becoming Type 2, not weight and diet. Weight could be a symptom, not a cause, and a poor diet high in carbohydrates may just worsen the situation. I think what you're beginning to understand, unfortunately through being diagnosed, is that there are many misconceptions about Type 2 diabetes. I had them before my diagnosis, too. Diabetes could ABSOLUTELY be why you are having a hard time losing weight. Welcome to my personal hell! When you have insulin resistance, a precursor to and symptom of Type 2 diabetes in many, your pancreas has to produce more insulin to compensate. Insulin is a fat storage hormone, so more of what you're eating is getting moved into body fat than a person whose pancreas produces a normal amount. The more weight you gain, the more insulin resistant you become, so this vicious cycle occurs. Although I am sure you do eat healthy carbohydrates, there's really no difference in terms of insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. Healthy carbohydrates for the general population, like whole grains, brown rice, low-fat yogurt, and so on all have the potential to spike blood sugar just as high as unhealthy carbohydrates, like white bread and potatoes. Anything that spikes your blood sugar also forces your pancreas to produce a lot more insulin to bring blood sugar down, and that means weight gain. On top of that, high blood sugar and high insulin levels can progress the disease and high blood sugar can lead to diabetic complications. So, for all the above reasons, it's a good idea to adopt a low-carbohydrate diet, not a healthy-carbohydrate diet, to reduce blood sugar and therefore insulin. Exercise improves insulin sensitivity, thereby reducing insulin levels, so keep up the exercise! I'm in my 20s, too, and unlike you I've battled my weight most of my life. Even with my extreme IR and my terrible metabolism, I've lost over 100 pounds by low carbing, so I can attest to its success. I wish you all the best and feel free to PM me if you need any help or just want to talk. *Edit: Even though you can get Type 2 at almost any age and weight, you should still ask your doctor to check your for Type 1. Sometimes a Type 1's pancreas doesn't stop producing insulin right away and blood sugar can be lower in what's considered a pre-diabetic or Type 2 diabetic range (known as "honeymooning"). If you're a little overweight, a doctor may just assume Type 2, as well. It's important to get tested because, if your pancreas does stop producing insulin, the situation can get very dangerous, very fast. Push your doctor to test you for Type 1 diabetic antibodies ASAP.

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Type 2 diabetes can be brought under control with diet and exercise. If that doesn't work, there are many oral diabetes drugs that will help you control your blood sugar. Your life is not over; you just have to take better care of yourself. Go to a doctor and discuss this. You can look at any number of websites that discuss type 2 diabetes.

Sweetie, I felt the same way 12 years ago.. It's devastating news to get, but I promise life will go on, yes it's a pain in the ***, but like other diseases, it can be managed. The first thing to do is to take a diabetic education class, I know it sounds boring, but it is very educational, and will help you understand changes in your diet, what to expect, and problems that are associated, with this disease. Depression goes a long with it unfortunately, I still get mad some times but, what are you going to do? Give up? or keep on living? good luck, and stay positive.

Your life is not over. You just have to be more aware of the food that you eat. Type 2 diabetes can usually be controlled with changes in your diet. Oral medication may be needed if you can't keep it under control with your diet. Type 1 requires insulin injections.

Melody-RN

Your life is not over. Type 2 diabetes can be managed with diet, exercise and medications. As long as you keep your glucose levels controlled you can lead a pretty normal life. If you are having difficulty with this diagnosis talk with your doctor, there are diabetes educators and nutritionists who can help you manage this condition. Best of luck!

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