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D-Fens

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Been feeling chronic fatigue for the last few weeks. Felt pretty awful. Literally everything I did required more effort then usual. I had muscle aches all over. It was getting to the point where I was getting really depressed and anxious because I thought something might be seriously wrong with my health. I was having balance problems whenever I walked I was scared I was going to fall over. Being the hypochondriac then I am I convicned myself I had every illness under the sun whether it be colon cancer to a stroke. To adrenal fatigue (which according to various studies and doctors I have spoken isn't even a real disease at best it's a scientific theory will almost no evidence to support it)

I decided to get off Web MD and actually talk to a real doctor so I made an appointment with my physician. Had my blood work done. Turns out I am diabetic. Type 2 and I have to see him again next week. He assured my condition is not urgent or life threatening by any means and that he would see me next week to discuss more in depth my results.

Diabetes runs in my family so I was at risk to get it. I do my best to eat well and exercise because it was bound to happen sooner or later.

any other diabetic sufferers here? What do yo do to manage it? what kind of diet do you have? What are your struggles? My biggest issue is just the chronic fatigue. I also get dehydrated much quicker.
One thing I noticed is that my chronic fatigue really got bad after this massive heat wave we had. Perhaps this most likely excasorbated things.
 
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Diabetes runs in my family as well. My dad has type 1 diabetes and has to monitor his blood sugars very carefully. I'm due for my annual physical in August/September I'm going to get checked. I've been feeling unusually fatigued as well the past few months.
 
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Sorry to hear this. I am as well, I feel fine and have been just about as long as I've been on the board. I have to have a very protein rich diet without a lot of carbohydrates and next to no sugar to avoid A1C levels which get the Medical types upset. I'm on Metformin but suspect that they may have to put me on something stronger in awhile. I'm completely uninterested in going on Insulin, and will probably refuse to do so.

My sister has "pre-diabetes," but to the best of my knowledge we are the only family members with this condition.
 
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It sucks. I have balance problems if I go over two beers. I'm using the Basaglar pen to control it, my stomach had no stomach for Metformin.

The pens are expensive but more convenient than the old syringe shots. The worst part is, Kathleen Wynne has made it perfectly legal for insurance companies to discriminate against you if you need individual insurance plans. Such an evil woman, she got justifiably destroyed. Are you in a group plan?

You can decrease the amount of insulin you'll need if you take up jogging.
 
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I have been "borderline" or "prediabetic" for several years. My blood sugar varies between 6.5 and 7.2 mmol/L.... on occasion, closer to 7.3 or 7.4.

I don't add sugar to anything. I don't drink fruit juices. I watch my intake of desserts very carefully. Fortunately it has not affected reasonable alcohol intake. I do blood work to check things out every 8 or 9 months.

I went on Metformin about 18 months ago because I was hovering slightly over 7 and now I manage to stay consistently at about 7 or under. It keeps my endocrinologist "happy." But there is a lot of controversy about Metformin these days...

On occasion, I do experience fatigue, dehydration, etc. and then I know I have somehow overdone my sugar intake. The one thing that has become common is some loss of sensitivity and greater susceptibility to infections in my toes. So I have to keep careful watch; I have to be on my toes!

Otherwise, I live a fairly normal life... except in my wife's opinion! :biggrin1:

My life motto has become "Moderation in everything." Including moderation!

Don't panic. Just make the necessary adjustments...

Good luck!

Perry
 
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Sorry to hear that news.

The same thing just happened to my mom, her doctor just confirmed last week. The advise he gave her was the same, get it under control as fast as possible.

Having had no exposure to diabetic patients, I was frankly surprised at all the treatment options out there.

Good luck to you - KK
 
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Jesus... You make me want to go to my doctor as well. Diabetes ran rampant in both sides of my family. My family is the only combo which so far has nothing (but I don't go to the doctor).
 
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On top of yo mama!
best diet to deal with it is a low carb diet. even go ketogenic.
 
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Perry Mason said:
I went on Metformin about 18 months ago because I was hovering slightly over 7 and now I manage to stay consistently at about 7 or under. It keeps my endocrinologist "happy." But there is a lot of controversy about Metformin these days...


Perry
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I hear some guys are taking Metformin even if they dont have diabetes. Supposedly good for preventing cancer.
 
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Have your Endo doc refer you to an adult diabetic clinic, usually they operate out of a hospital. At this clinic you will have access to a nutritionist, social worker and other doctors who will work as a team for you to keep you healthy and your A1C in normal ranges. Keto diet for a type 2 is a diet that you either have to go all in with or not at all. You can't splurge on carbs every now and then as this diet puts you into ketosis and splurging on carbs can put you into DKA ( not good and can be deadly). It's good to eat 3 meals and 3 snacks a day or every 3 hours. There are so many recipes out there now for carb replacement food that are actually quite good :). Get a BG book from your pharmacist if you didn't get one from your doc and record your numbers at least twice daily. Exercise is best in controlling your numbers too. If you are finding that your body temp is warmer have your Endo doc also check your thyroid levels as diabetes and thyroid are more likely to go together and could explain the tiredness and how the hotter days affect you.

Hugs to you
 
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Frankfooter said:
I have a friend who's doctor told him to eat keto after he had pre-diabetes symptoms.
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keto dieting is tough and certainly not for everyone.

@D-Fens - type two for fifteen years now. REALLY watch the refined / high GI carbs and increase exercise level, especially after eating if at all possible. It's not the end of the world and can be controlled. You'll feel much better as a bonus.
 
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Like myself, one of my Italian cousins is a diabetic. He controls it by running marathons.

In one year he ran the Prague and NYC marathons, after the later he made a quick stop to Toronto. A group of us went to a jazz club the night before his flight home. As a diabetic you will get sugar cravings, he got one and ordered a slice of cheesecake. He slept throughout the drive home.

You will need certain types of carbs to stay healthy, a high protein diet will stress your heart. I never used to eat cabbage before I was diagnosed as diabetic, now my body seems to crave it. No other vegetable seems to combat the sugar cravings so well. I keep a tub of deli style coleslaw in my fridge as a side for whatever I'm cooking. Stay away from the creamy coleslaw.
 
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MissCroft

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I have to fast for 12 hours before my blood test on Monday morning as my doctor is suspecting Diabetes. It's scary but manageable. My grandmother had it for many years and eventually died from complications. But she still lived to be 87.


Insidious Von said:
I never used to eat cabbage before I was diagnosed as diabetic, now my body seems to crave it.
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That's interesting. I find that I crave cabbage and Brussels sprouts lately.
 
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Insidious Von said:
You will need certain types of carbs to stay healthy, a high protein diet will stress your heart. I never used to eat cabbage before I was diagnosed as diabetic, now my body seems to crave it. No other vegetable seems to combat the sugar cravings so well. I keep a tub of deli style coleslaw in my fridge as a side for whatever I'm cooking. Stay away from the creamy coleslaw.
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Keto diet is high fat, not high carb.
High protein leads to rabbit starvation, the keto diet doesn't do that.
 
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richaceg

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as far as I know since your doctor thinks it's not an urgent concern...you have to be very disciplined. A lot of people I know seems to think because you're keeping blood sugar low for sometime, you get to earn a reward from time to time to cheat. No. it doesn't work that way. Keep the blood sugar low and that's your life long job to maintain your health. I'm a bit of hypochondriac myself and was convinced that any small symptom that pops up...i'm in for a serious medical problem. I was prescribed with anti-depressant but my doctor suggested if I can manage to minimize it, do. Sometimes all we need to really do is talk to our physicians. I got cytoscopy done and cytology done and kidney was clear so far....but Doctor advised to keep my createnine low as well as sugar.Simple walks can do great things to the body. You don't really need to sweat it out but at least burn some energy. Good luck.
 
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Insidious Von said:
Like myself, one of my Italian cousins is a diabetic. He controls it by running marathons.

In one year he ran the Prague and NYC marathons, after the later he made a quick stop to Toronto. A group of us went to a jazz club the night before his flight home. As a diabetic you will get sugar cravings, he got one and ordered a slice of cheesecake. He slept throughout the drive home.

You will need certain types of carbs to stay healthy, a high protein diet will stress your heart. I never used to eat cabbage before I was diagnosed as diabetic, now my body seems to crave it. No other vegetable seems to combat the sugar cravings so well. I keep a tub of deli style coleslaw in my fridge as a side for whatever I'm cooking. Stay away from the creamy coleslaw.
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This advice is very true.

Everyone is different. I went on a Paleo diet and it was disastrous for me. One needs to find what works best for them and their body. However, some rules are valid for every diabetic. Avoid refined sugars and simple carbs, but don't eliminate all carbs. Look for low glycimic index carb sources ans stick to them for carbs, such as cabbage and cruciferous vegetables.

Exercise is also important, even simple walking.
 
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happydog

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Good advice so far. Also try an All-in-one shake. They sell various brands, Walmart has cheap one vegan pure also Vega one is well known.(includes protein, greens, probiotic, vitamins,....
Bonus: add cinnamon to every thing. Also look up now they have new monitors for blood glucose levels that are digital patches you wear for 2 weeks. (auto test every few minutes over the course of the day) saves pricking your finger all day. But, so far only covered under some group plans.
 
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