Re: About to lose job bc of diabetes...throw me a bone, please

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Hi, SPN, welcome to the list, sorry for your problems...an awful way to start

the New Year. But there's hope ahead...you found us, at least. Tell us

something about your diabetes. Do you test regularly? How many times per

day? What do you control with? Pills? Diet? Exercise? Insulin? What was

your last A1C? Are you overweight? How much? Have you ever lowcarbed?

That's probably enough questions to start with. Take care...Vicki

[Guest guest]

It sounds to me like the first thing you need to do is get your diabetes in

control. You could start lowering your carbohydrate intake and exercising,

which should help. What sort of meds on you on, what do you normally eat,

are you exercising? With good control your fatigue will disappear, and the

neuropathy in your feet should lessen. Perhaps you could talk your employer

into giving you some more time, and really go after controlling your bg's.

ARe you testing 1-2 hours after you eat, so you know what foods spike your

bg?

I'd suggest you start the new year by finding all you can about better

control, lowering your carbohydrate intake (stay away from the " white

things " : potatoes, rice, bread, flour) and get a book called Dr. Bernstein's

" Diabetes Solution " and go to his website,

http://www.diabetes-normalsugars.com/

This is more than a bone, this will help save your life.

Happy New Year,

Barb

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About to lose job bc of diabetes...throw me a bone,

please

> Hello, I was just in the neighborhood, and decided to write here for

> some sort of help. You see, I am type 2 diabetic, july 1999 was my

> judgement day. Anyway, bc of my symptoms [fatique, soreness in my

> toe, headaches that really hurt], my place of employ wants to get rid

> of me. I work for Transit in NYC. Anyway, besides the stress of the

> disease, now I have to deal with the job's stress. I am 32 years old,

> and running out of tears. I am sure you understand. Please give any

> opinions or comments. I need to hear from my peers. God Bless You.

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[Guest guest]

Hi, Spn. Crummy about your job.

Hang around here with us, we'll figure some things out that might help.

How's your control; what meds are you on (if any)?

Are you getting enough rest?

Do you have a local support group (family, friends, etc)?

Keep in touch.

Robin G.

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>Hello, I was just in the neighborhood, and decided to write here for

>some sort of help. You see, I am type 2 diabetic, july 1999 was my

>judgement day. Anyway, bc of my symptoms [fatique, soreness in my

>toe, headaches that really hurt], my place of employ wants to get rid

>of me. I work for Transit in NYC. Anyway, besides the stress of the

>disease, now I have to deal with the job's stress. I am 32 years old,

>and running out of tears. I am sure you understand. Please give any

>opinions or comments. I need to hear from my peers. God Bless You.

>

>

>Spn

>

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" Rainbow Farm " says, as we often do:

(stay away from the " white things " : potatoes, rice, bread, flour)

That always makes me think twice. I happen to love cauliflower, and it's

white. And it's very good for us low carbers.

Robin G.

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spn2k@... wrote:

> Hello, I was just in the neighborhood, and decided to write here for

> some sort of help. You see, I am type 2 diabetic, july 1999 was my

> judgement day. Anyway, bc of my symptoms [fatique, soreness in my

> toe, headaches that really hurt], my place of employ wants to get rid

> of me. I work for Transit in NYC. Anyway, besides the stress of the

> disease, now I have to deal with the job's stress. I am 32 years old,

> and running out of tears. I am sure you understand. Please give any

> opinions or comments. I need to hear from my peers. God Bless You.

>

> Spn

>

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> http://www.msteri.com/diabetes-info/diabetes_int

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First, the good news about diabetes: I've found that many of my symptoms

decrease significantly once I get better control of the blood sugar

levels. It was especioally true of the tremendous fatigue. Lower blood

sugars definitely translated into more energy and alertness for me.

While this isn't always true, I've heard lots of people say the same

thing.

Most employers recognize that their employees sometimes become ill. I'd

encourage you to check the contract and to check with an Employee

Assistance Program if your employer offers such a service. My EAP person

has been enormously helpful. Also, is there something in the Americans

with Disabilities Act that can help? I think the term is " reasonable

accomodation " . Can you get a stool or special chair, for instance, if

the job requires lots of standing?

Diabetes can be so overwhelming. It is, nonetheless, for most people

quite responsive to careful management. Hope you stay tuned with this

group. They offer great information and encouragement.

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Robin G. wrote:

<< ... I happen to love cauliflower, and it's white. And it's very good for

us low carbers. >>

My friend Rani Merens, the gourmet cook who is writing a low-carbohydrate

cookbook, includes cauliflower in so many of her recipes that it's like the

Cajun joke about Angel Food Cake: 'First, make a roux ... " Cauliflower and

broccoli are wonderfully low-calorie and low-carb. Cauliflower, mashed or

riced, makes a great potato substitute. Melting cheese over either makes a

great low-carb food item.

Susie