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Moms View Message Board: General Discussion: Archive April 2006: Diabetes?
Just found out today that I have adult onset diabetes. I am not overweight, I don't drink, there is no history of it in my family, and I eat a GREAT diet. No clue what is going on.
Karen, I am sorry to hear this. But I am glad to hear that you are able to control it.
Karen sorry to hear about your diagnosis. In terms of your diet you have to watch your glycemic (sp?) index. Here is a book you might find helpful. This book was written for weight loss. I know you don't have a weight issue you could follow the maintenance plan in the book. This concept was designed for people who suffer from diabetes and then remarketed for weight loss.
{{{Karen}}} My Dad has adult onset Diabetes. The only one in the family as far as we know. I had gestational diabetes and am high risk for developing Type II. In fact, I'm due to get tested again. Like you, I'm not over weight and already eat a fairly healthy diet. When I had GD I went to see a nutritionist. She worked out a meal plan for me that was very helpful. I had to monitor my total carbohydrate intake very closely. I still do watch my carbs, but not as closely as I should.
The thing is, I DO control carbs already, and eat almost no sugar - now I can't have any sugar, period. Go figure. I really *can't* control my diet much more than I already do, and I'm not just saying that. We eat very healthy. Jen got her blood sugar problems under control with something she got at Whole Foods. I'm going to try that and see if it helps me. Thanks for the book suggestion, Cori.
I know what you mean, Karen! When I had GD my existing diet was VERY close to the one the nutritionist set up for me. Unfortunately, diet alone wasn't enough for me so I had to inject insulin once a day. However, I was pregnant at the time so diabetes medications weren't allowed. My Dad takes meds and has been successfully maintaining his diabetes for years.
Karen, Trina is right about monitoring your carbs, this is why I like the GI book I suggested so much. It talks about how certian foods affect your insulin levels in your body.
Karen, I have no advice, but lots of sympathy, hugs, and prayers.
((((HUGS)))) I'm sorry you have to deal with this especially when you're already living a healthy lifesyle.(((HUGS)))
I'm sorry to hear this Karen. On top of everything else, you just don't need this. I swear, when it rains, it pours, doesn't it. At least you are going in the right direction with it, and there is always the alternative in between. Sometimes if diet isn't enough, you can take medication before the next step of insulin.
{{{KAREN}}} I'm sorry to hear you've had *MORE* bad news ! You REALLY have had ENOUGH! I hope you are able to figure out how to control the diabetes - I don't know what more you can do beyond what you're already doing, though?! It sounds as if you are already and expert on diet and nutrition from dealing with your DH, etc. over the years. When I had gestational diabetes with #3, I went in one day for a check and it was SKY high ---the nutritionist asked what I'd had for breakfast and I said "oatmeal"...all I could stomach due to the morning sickness,and I *thought* it was healthy. But she informed me that quaker instant oatmeal has very high "glycemic index" and raises blood sugar astronomically. I had had no idea! But if you're already watching carbs, you probably don't need to worry about things like that (she actually told me that if I'd eaten one single hershey bar, my sugar wouldn't have risen as much as with the 2 packets of cinnamon-raisin instant oatmeal) Keep us posted,and "Hang in there".....(I know - you've been "hanging in there" for a LONG time now) ;)
I am so sorry you are dealing with this. My fil also had the late onset- it was such an adjustment for him! Best of luck!
Bump!
((((Karen)))) No advice, just many hugs!!!!
Thanks Cori, I just ordered that, and two other books from Amazon!
In good times and bad times,thats what fiends are for(((Hugs)))
Ditto Tripletmom!
I don't have a word of advice or a drop of experience but my thoughts are with you, Karen. We'll always be here for you! {{{{{{Karen}}}}}}
((((HUGS))))
Thanks again!!!!!
No advice here either, just hugs....
Ditto Trina and Sherri. We are here for you thats what friends are for!
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