Dr's think I am diabetic

[iluvmybaby]

:o well everyone I have NOT having a good day, went to the health dept to have my annual 6 month pap and they did a urine dip, the test strip wwas dark brown which meant my glucose was 4 point plus (( I dont really understand that myself so please excuse my ignorance I felt like I had been hit by a runaway train)) So what was a usual hassle turned out to be something serious, they sent me over to my Dr to get a blood sugar level to see if they were going to have to hospitalize me. My BS was 271 :eek: It was supposed to be in between 60-100 major diabetes here. So I took a blood test and they gave me a blood sugar testing kit to check it twice a day and moniter it closely for two weeks, because I do not have any source of income or medical insurance they want to see if they can control it with diet and excercise, two weeks from now I go and get some blood tests run, major $$$$ I have heard to confirm their suspicions ((Dr told me outright I have diabetes)) I am so bummed out, I have diabetes in my family history on BOTH sides, I have seen my uncle lose toes/eyes etc. I went on the diabetic diet as soon as I got home, no sugar sweetness, no blessed choclate. OUT of all the things choclate is what I will miss most. :o
Anyways please keep your fingers crossed with me that this is the type that can be controlled with diet and excercise and that things will work out even better and maybe they will be wrong, maybe even say a prayer or two for me? For all of you who dont know me my name is Jennifer :)

[rlynn411]

Hugs and prayers being sent your way Jennifer.

[mom2cvam]

{{{{{{{{{{Jennifer}}}}}}}}}

[schsa]

You can control it with diet and exercise. Go to the American Diabetes Association web site and you will find some guidelines there. Your pharmacy might have some literature as well.

The medication is not that expensive because most of it is generic meds but the strips and the lancets are. Your doctor might be able to get these for you free. Generally speaking you can go to the One Touch site and they will give you a monitor and sometimes they give the lancets out in bulk. The strips are about $100 a month depending on how often you have to check your blood sugar.

It isn't a death sentence but you can control it. The diet is high protein/low carb and it's actually a very healthy way to eat. It won't kill you but you can cut out most of your sweets. I find that with the meds, the sugar makes me sick.

Keep a positive attitude. It's going to be hard, but it isn't impossible.

[queenangie]

Think positive, Jennifer! Activity and proper diet help a lot of people.
Others may have to add a pill every day.

Keep us posted. Prayers up to Jesus for you. Hugs!
Angie

[Willow]

Is there any chance that you could have PCOS? That will make your blood sugar reading high and your body acts like a diabetics would. I went through some tests and when I went for the blood work I had to fast. Usually when they are testing for sugar they don't want you to eat or drink anything after midnight because the results wouldn't be accurate.

[justinenycole26]

I have 2 words for you- SUGAR BUSTERS. My DH has Type 2 diabetes. The only way he has been able to control his blood sugar is by following Sugar Busters. Medication alone did not work. Buy the book. Read it. Learn it. Follow it. You CAN get your blood sugar under control but it is going to take making some sacrifices. I have tons of SB websites and recipes if you need any help. Just PM me.

BTW, I got my SB book on ebay for $.99

[fatesfaery]

My dad's mom died at 51 from complications from diabeties, just the word scares anyone in my family to death.
My mom found out she was diabetic 3 years ago. Her original test was 386, her second ,fasting test was 257. She takes Glucotrol and sticks to the dietary suggestions her Dr gave her. She hasn't had a test over the recommended numbers since.She's lost 50-60 pounds and her Glucatrol dosage has been lowered twice.

[matt111]

it is NOT a death sentance
if ur hospial offers diabetic classes
TAKE THEM
i have been living w/this for over 12 years DH was diagnosed last year
please take the classes they r for ur benifit and the info is very important

[YankeeMary]

it is NOT a death sentance
if ur hospial offers diabetic classes
TAKE THEM
i have been living w/this for over 12 years DH was diagnosed last year
please take the classes they r for ur benifit and the info is very important


Matt111 what a wonderful way to put it. It isn't a death sentence at all.
To the OP I will say a prayer for you. I wish you all the luck in the world hun.

[Lora_1994]

I have 2 words for you- SUGAR BUSTERS. My DH has Type 2 diabetes. The only way he has been able to control his blood sugar is by following Sugar Busters. Medication alone did not work. Buy the book. Read it. Learn it. Follow it. You CAN get your blood sugar under control but it is going to take making some sacrifices. I have tons of SB websites and recipes if you need any help. Just PM me.

BTW, I got my SB book on ebay for $.99


I'm going to ahve to buy me one of those. I'm Type 2 also, and my medication IS NOT working and hasnt for a longgg time. Could you e-mail or pm me some of the SB sites if possible? I'd really appreciate it!! Thanks!!

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[iluvmybaby]

:o UGH I am not doing any better yet, I went by the literature diet wise and my BS was 275 and I had keytones in it :confused: I have to check it again and call the nurse back at 4 :eek: this has me major bummed out it is hard to take this all at once I feel like I am boxed in, I always feel so sick and so tired all the time, headaches, muscleaches, etc....thanks for all the well wishes and prayers!