Guest guest Posted April 4, 2003 Report Share Posted April 4, 2003 In a message dated 4/4/2003 5:21:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, NightMagic@... writes: > even though I'm going to die young because of my disease, I don't want to > die alone. Why do you think you will die young. I have diabetes, but I plan to live a long time. hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2003 Report Share Posted April 4, 2003 In a message dated 4/4/2003 12:51:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, carolgroves_2002@... writes: > When we get together-I hope he will get on here to talk to you guys Hi Carolyn, Tell your hubby that he can join this group anytime he would like to. In the meantime, if you have questions, please let us know. Let us know also how he does in therapy. Hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 4, 2003 Report Share Posted April 4, 2003 My husband and I are wondering that too. He said that he has periods of depression. We were married in December last year and he started really having these moods to where he would not even talk for days and he would sleep really a lot. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- I shut down for two years and then came very close to killing myself. It took several rounds of different antidepressants before I began to get my life back. It also took intensive insulin monitoring. Now I have three things that my partner insists on me doing doing on a daily basis: 1) take my Celexa, 2) take my insulin, 3) talk. Number 1 & 2 are up to me, but she gets right in there and digs away at me until I talk. Send her away? How stupid would that be! I don't want to die, and even though I'm going to die young because of my disease, I don't want to die alone. I hate this disease and it is my enemy. At this point I'm getting to know my enemy so that it won't take me without a fight. ~~Night Magic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2003 Report Share Posted April 5, 2003 I know a person who has had type II diabetes for a very, very long time. She just had her 96th birthday last month and is still as sharp as a nail. Re: depression In a message dated 4/4/2003 5:21:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, NightMagic@... writes: > even though I'm going to die young because of my disease, I don't want to > die alone. Why do you think you will die young. I have diabetes, but I plan to live a long time. hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 5, 2003 Report Share Posted April 5, 2003 My parents good friend is in his 80's and he had ok control not Good control. Once a week he had to have donuts and on and on...He is still alive and doing good! He has eye problems from the disease and cant see very well but he is very happy and active in his church and with his wife and friends......if he had been diagnosed in 2003 he would of had a better chance of saving his eyes.....he was diagnosed in early 70's when they had no clue about watching carbs ...it was only sugar.....so we all have the modern age on our side with new information each week and we have monitors. He never had that in the 70's or even 80's....sus -----Original Message----- From: Steve LeBlanc Why do you think you will die young. I have diabetes, but I plan to live a long time. hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 I recently stopped taking my ant-depression meds. I cry, I can't think straight, can't sleep. I guess I had better go bad on them, because it is getting real bad. Suicidal thought. Snowylake.....carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 I too figure I will die young. Everything I've read says diabetics live shorter lives. I don't have insurance *life insurance*, so I am going to take out one of thse burial policies. I want my husband to be free of funeral exspensives, and have some left to pay for some of my credit cards and Dr. bills. Sniff snowylake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2003 Report Share Posted April 9, 2003 In a message dated 4/9/2003 5:48:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, snowylake09@... writes: > Everything I've read says diabetics live > shorter lives. > I have diabetes and I plan on living a long time. Hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 I've read says diabetics live shorter lives. Not true, I know someone who has been diabetic for a very very long time. She just turned 96. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 I know a lady who just died at 88 and was diagnosed at age 6. RE: depression I've read says diabetics live shorter lives. Not true, I know someone who has been diabetic for a very very long time. She just turned 96. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 Now I am more depressed. Is there no hope to live a good life and a long one if you have diabetes. I have fought back cancer, lyme disease and a heart attack. Is there no fighting back diabetes and winning? Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 In a message dated 4/10/2003 1:44:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, RISanComm@... writes: > Is there no fighting back diabetes and winning Hi Joyce, I had cancer which I had no control over other than the way I felt about it. I never got depressed with the cancer, chemo or radiation, I kept a positive attitude. I have been cancer free for almost 8 years. I can control diabetes, it will not control me. I was on meds for diabetes, but when I made up my mind that I wanted off the meds, I succeeded. I've been off of them for over two years. Having diabetes has been a blessing for me because it has made me a much healthier person. hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 In a message dated 4/10/2003 12:44:26 PM Central Standard Time, RISanComm@... writes: > Now I am more depressed. Is there no hope to live a good life and a long one > > if you have diabetes. I have fought back cancer, lyme disease and a heart > attack. Is there no fighting back diabetes and winning? > Joyce YES!! THERE IS!!! I plan on living into my 80s or 90s!!! Everyone I have known with Diabetes has lowered their numbers and lived long. Please don't let this get you down. Seek advice from a nutritionist or dietitian or counselor even. There is no reason (I have found) to be sad about it. I just talked to my dietitian for the first time today and for me she sees no reason why my bg numbers won't be normal once I lose weight. I was so ecstatic to hear that. I am on my weigh to a healthier me!! I have lost 30 lbs since DEC. And she said that was almost on track with what I should be losing. I need to cut back on some things, but generally She said I am doing very well. Now in June I go for my 3 month hba1? test. That should be fun LOL also I have to do this fasting lipid test....i will have to look that one up. I know I can't eat red meat or drink alcohol for 48hrs before the test and can't eat anything 14 hours before...... Things will get better!!! Just follow your diet and exercise routine and take any meds the Dr. prescribes and ask a lot of questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 In a message dated 4/10/2003 1:27:27 PM Central Daylight Time, ERWachter@... writes: > I kept a positive > attitude. Some of us I quess have a harder time with it My Dad always told me to just Do It I resented that I have days when I just cant do nothing I can tell myself be positive How lucky I am with what I have there are others worst than me but I just cant do it Other days are fine I dont know what it is maybe just some of us have a easier time or a more positive attitude than others Or just work at it harder I wish I knew the secret but I have done something I refuse to make myself feel worst about myself because I dont seem as strong as others. It does help though to listen to those who do seem stronger, and to work toward being more that way Thanks for listening linda/kc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 If you mean a cure, no--at least not yet; if you mean 'can you live a fairly normal, fulfilling life?' the answer is certainly 'yes.' I know a lady who recently died at 88 who was diagnosed at age 6; my father is 79 and was diagnosed in his late 40s. The lady went to college, taught school, married, had children, travelled all over the world, and generally lived a full life. My father had a career, was active in hobbies, and (although he's slowing down a bit) still enjoys life. Diabetes will only defeat you if you give in. Re: depression Now I am more depressed. Is there no hope to live a good life and a long one if you have diabetes. I have fought back cancer, lyme disease and a heart attack. Is there no fighting back diabetes and winning? Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 10, 2003 Report Share Posted April 10, 2003 This reminds me of a book I read a long time ago called " In Darkness " . I don't remember if it was fiction or biography, but it was about a French guy who, as a young man, lost his eyesight in an accident. Well, as you may know, the French have always been leaders in the vocational rehabilitation of the blind (Braille was a French invention), and he was sent to Paris to train as a massage therapist (where he got to go to concerts and lectures and have other cultural experiences). After his training he was posted to hospitals and clinics all over France, and occasionally even out to 'La Outre-Mer'. Then he meets a blind woman who's also a MT, they marry, open a practice together, and have a child. Towards the end he says that, in a way, loosing his eyesight was blessing. But for the accident he would probably have gone to work in the factory in his town out of high school, like most of the other men in his neighborhood, and wouldn't have traveled or had any of the other broadening experiences that had been afforded him. We can look at the diabetes that way. Re: depression Having diabetes has been a blessing for me because it has made me a much healthier person. hugs Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 How many grand children? Re: depression I know a lady who just died at 88 and was diagnosed at age 6. RE: depression I've read says diabetics live shorter lives. Not true, I know someone who has been diabetic for a very very long time. She just turned 96. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 Yes you can, I'm doing it. Just think of all those black eyes and bloody noses and fat lips you have given those dragons. You can do the same thing with this one. PLEASE Don't give up. Re: depression Now I am more depressed. Is there no hope to live a good life and a long one if you have diabetes. I have fought back cancer, lyme disease and a heart attack. Is there no fighting back diabetes and winning? Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 30 pounds, way to go or weight gone. Sorry play on words Re: depression In a message dated 4/10/2003 12:44:26 PM Central Standard Time, RISanComm@... writes: > Now I am more depressed. Is there no hope to live a good life and a long one > > if you have diabetes. I have fought back cancer, lyme disease and a heart > attack. Is there no fighting back diabetes and winning? > Joyce YES!! THERE IS!!! I plan on living into my 80s or 90s!!! Everyone I have known with Diabetes has lowered their numbers and lived long. Please don't let this get you down. Seek advice from a nutritionist or dietitian or counselor even. There is no reason (I have found) to be sad about it. I just talked to my dietitian for the first time today and for me she sees no reason why my bg numbers won't be normal once I lose weight. I was so ecstatic to hear that. I am on my weigh to a healthier me!! I have lost 30 lbs since DEC. And she said that was almost on track with what I should be losing. I need to cut back on some things, but generally She said I am doing very well. Now in June I go for my 3 month hba1? test. That should be fun LOL also I have to do this fasting lipid test....i will have to look that one up. I know I can't eat red meat or drink alcohol for 48hrs before the test and can't eat anything 14 hours before...... Things will get better!!! Just follow your diet and exercise routine and take any meds the Dr. prescribes and ask a lot of questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 I'm also lazy. Plus I'm out of the hospital almost losing my foot. I don't get much exercise. But I try to walk a couple of blocks a day. Start by walking to the end of the block and back. Walk around the block. Walk around a block in a direction you haven't done before, or never done. Explore. If you drive to a store or workplace or doctor, or dry cleaners, etc, go for a walk down the block or around the corner and see what's there. Another thing I try to do is, when I watch TV, stand instead of sit for one show. I try to walk in place for a half hour. I don't often do it, but at least I stand for the hour. Something I've done since A kid is to exercise in bed. (Not THAT! =) I raise a leg and then lower it to =almost= all the way down and then raise it again. I do this for a few times and then switch to the other foot/leg. I do it either on my back or stomach. I do the same with my arms. (I even did this while in the hospital with the foot problems.) Something else that is not much exercise is to hold your two hands palm together and fingers wrapped, and press with both arms, trying to move each hand to the side (sorta like arm wrestling with your self). Do this few a little while and then try pulling the other hand to the side instead of pushing. I've seen shows on PBS that require only a chair and a towel. I've never really watched them, but they are mostly for wheelchair people, but can be done by anyone who sits, like an office worker. There are all sorts of little ways to exercise and to begin. - - - - - Lokrin (TechAss) Technical Assailant http://lokrin.net http://lokrin.net/phpbb - - - - " Rimble excelled at many things: one of these was the art of making himself completely irritating to anyone in his proximity. " - Trickster's Touch -by- Zohra Greenhalgh - - - - BLOG - From French BLAGUE meaning a " pretentious falsehood " . BLOGGER/BLAGUER - A pretentious liar - - - - - --- Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.467 / Virus Database: 266 - Release Date: 4/1/2003 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 Thank you, Tootie. You just made my day. Cheryl in Las Vegas > From: Tootie > NOW, cheer up and think about it. Diabetes just might SAVE your life if you > think about it the way that I do. Stay busy, give your love and attention > to others, and keep a smile on your face and a song in your heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 11, 2003 Report Share Posted April 11, 2003 I've met two, but I think there are more. RE: depression I've read says diabetics live shorter lives. Not true, I know someone who has been diabetic for a very very long time. She just turned 96. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 12, 2003 Report Share Posted April 12, 2003 In a message dated 4/9/2003 5:48:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time, snowylake09@... writes: > I too figure I will die young. Everything I've read says diabetics live > shorter lives. My nurse-educator said that her grandmother lived to be 103 and she had been diabetic since the 1940s, taking insulin for like 60 years! Doreen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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