Re: Re: New Member here!!!!!

[Guest guest]

luv,

I went through the same thing when I was diagnosed as a diabetic in 1999.

You do learn to live with it and decide that it (Diabetes) will not rule

your life. Taking your blood sugars and taking your meds becomes second

nature. Other people posting here have pretty much said the same thing.

Joe

Reply-To: alldiabeticinternational

Date: Sun, 04 Jul 2004 17:12:50 -0000

To: alldiabeticinternational

Subject: [alldiabeticinternational] Re: New Member here!!!!!

Hi ,

Don't worry, you've discovered it in plenty of time to ward off all

those horror stories you've heard. As everyone has been telling

you, it's not a fast-acting disease, and it's highly managable.

I've had it for 4 years, and the only thing I've really changed is

to eat the way I already knew I should and get more exercise.

Join a Mommy & Me play group and you'll get plenty of exercise. 8-]

They've made so many strides in diabetes management since your

grandmother's time...or mine too, for that matter. Or even my

father's time.

It is so empowering to take charge of your own condition, as you'll

see. And all the scary parts will fade in no time. The first few

times I took my blood glucose, I was shaking, but now it's like

brushing my teeth -- just routine.

And best of all, you will be starting your family off right with a

proper balanced diet they can live with and be healthy.

Think of it as a challenge, not a defeat. You have all the

wonderfully helpful people on this site to guide you. And the

internet is overflowing with information. You won't be in the dark

for long!

Hang in there, . Help is on the way. You are on the path

already.

Ellen

type 2

> Hey Everybody,

> I am new here and thought I would come on and say hello to

everybody.

> I am 21 years old and my doctor just told me that I have diabetes.

I

> have had pancreatits for years but not diabetes---this is so new

to

> me. I have a two year old daughter and I hope this don't mess me

up

> real bad. Does anybody know how I should cook my meals now? Should

I

> change my whole style of eating? Should I cook different for the

> whole family or what? I am so lost. Please help. I have cried for

> days now that I know I have diabetes---I just feel like its the

end

> of my world. My Grandma died from complications of diabetes.It is

the

> 4th of July and I am sitting here at the computer crying---I think

I

> am depressed!!!!!!!

>

pancreatitis info

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ThePancreatitisPlace/

diabetic recipes

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetic_recipes/

[Guest guest]

luv,

I went through the same thing when I was diagnosed as a diabetic in 1999.

You do learn to live with it and decide that it (Diabetes) will not rule

your life. Taking your blood sugars and taking your meds becomes second

nature. Other people posting here have pretty much said the same thing.

Joe

Reply-To: alldiabeticinternational

Date: Sun, 04 Jul 2004 17:12:50 -0000

To: alldiabeticinternational

Subject: [alldiabeticinternational] Re: New Member here!!!!!

Hi ,

Don't worry, you've discovered it in plenty of time to ward off all

those horror stories you've heard. As everyone has been telling

you, it's not a fast-acting disease, and it's highly managable.

I've had it for 4 years, and the only thing I've really changed is

to eat the way I already knew I should and get more exercise.

Join a Mommy & Me play group and you'll get plenty of exercise. 8-]

They've made so many strides in diabetes management since your

grandmother's time...or mine too, for that matter. Or even my

father's time.

It is so empowering to take charge of your own condition, as you'll

see. And all the scary parts will fade in no time. The first few

times I took my blood glucose, I was shaking, but now it's like

brushing my teeth -- just routine.

And best of all, you will be starting your family off right with a

proper balanced diet they can live with and be healthy.

Think of it as a challenge, not a defeat. You have all the

wonderfully helpful people on this site to guide you. And the

internet is overflowing with information. You won't be in the dark

for long!

Hang in there, . Help is on the way. You are on the path

already.

Ellen

type 2

> Hey Everybody,

> I am new here and thought I would come on and say hello to

everybody.

> I am 21 years old and my doctor just told me that I have diabetes.

I

> have had pancreatits for years but not diabetes---this is so new

to

> me. I have a two year old daughter and I hope this don't mess me

up

> real bad. Does anybody know how I should cook my meals now? Should

I

> change my whole style of eating? Should I cook different for the

> whole family or what? I am so lost. Please help. I have cried for

> days now that I know I have diabetes---I just feel like its the

end

> of my world. My Grandma died from complications of diabetes.It is

the

> 4th of July and I am sitting here at the computer crying---I think

I

> am depressed!!!!!!!

>

pancreatitis info

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ThePancreatitisPlace/

diabetic recipes

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetic_recipes/

[Guest guest]

luv,

I went through the same thing when I was diagnosed as a diabetic in 1999.

You do learn to live with it and decide that it (Diabetes) will not rule

your life. Taking your blood sugars and taking your meds becomes second

nature. Other people posting here have pretty much said the same thing.

Joe

Reply-To: alldiabeticinternational

Date: Sun, 04 Jul 2004 17:12:50 -0000

To: alldiabeticinternational

Subject: [alldiabeticinternational] Re: New Member here!!!!!

Hi ,

Don't worry, you've discovered it in plenty of time to ward off all

those horror stories you've heard. As everyone has been telling

you, it's not a fast-acting disease, and it's highly managable.

I've had it for 4 years, and the only thing I've really changed is

to eat the way I already knew I should and get more exercise.

Join a Mommy & Me play group and you'll get plenty of exercise. 8-]

They've made so many strides in diabetes management since your

grandmother's time...or mine too, for that matter. Or even my

father's time.

It is so empowering to take charge of your own condition, as you'll

see. And all the scary parts will fade in no time. The first few

times I took my blood glucose, I was shaking, but now it's like

brushing my teeth -- just routine.

And best of all, you will be starting your family off right with a

proper balanced diet they can live with and be healthy.

Think of it as a challenge, not a defeat. You have all the

wonderfully helpful people on this site to guide you. And the

internet is overflowing with information. You won't be in the dark

for long!

Hang in there, . Help is on the way. You are on the path

already.

Ellen

type 2

> Hey Everybody,

> I am new here and thought I would come on and say hello to

everybody.

> I am 21 years old and my doctor just told me that I have diabetes.

I

> have had pancreatits for years but not diabetes---this is so new

to

> me. I have a two year old daughter and I hope this don't mess me

up

> real bad. Does anybody know how I should cook my meals now? Should

I

> change my whole style of eating? Should I cook different for the

> whole family or what? I am so lost. Please help. I have cried for

> days now that I know I have diabetes---I just feel like its the

end

> of my world. My Grandma died from complications of diabetes.It is

the

> 4th of July and I am sitting here at the computer crying---I think

I

> am depressed!!!!!!!

>

pancreatitis info

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ThePancreatitisPlace/

diabetic recipes

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetic_recipes/

[Guest guest]

Wow, . I don't blame you for being

hyper-vigilent with your daughter. You are very lucky

to have caught it so soon.

I was diagnosed when I was 9 years old. I had all the

classic symptoms--frequent urination, massive weight

loss, bloated belly, sleeping a lot, always hungry and

thirsty, etc.

I went to my grandmother's for the Christmas holiday

and she took one look at me and knew I was very sick.

After trying to 'fatten me up' for a week with

pancakes and malteds and stuff like that, she was

alarmed that I had slept all night and then slept

several hours during the day. She immediately took me

to the doctor, and I was flown back home to my parents

and placed in ICU. I weighted 42 lbs, was in

ketoacidosis (obviously) and my blood sugars were

2000. Yesssss, 2000. The pediatrician said he was

amazed I wasn't in a coma or dead already.

I was very fortunate to have an incredible team of

doctors pull me back from the edge and provide the

education and support I and my family needed. To this

day I will never forget the little EDI cartoon

(exercise-diet-insulin) and practicing to inject on

oranges and my Raggedy Ann doll.

I too went to a diabetic sleepaway camp (Camp NYDA)

and it was the best thing for me. Kids see quickly

how they are not alone and can manage their diabetes,

and that it doesn't have to completely rule your life.

Phew, it's been awhile since I've told that story. I

guess hearing your story w/your daughter inspired me!

:-) I am now 35 and on an insulin pump. And as

everyone on the list now knows...am struggling with my

weight. But thankfully, no complications like poor

circulation, neuropathy, etc. Knock wood.

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[Guest guest]

Hi !

I got my copy of Diabetes For Canadians For Dummies at Shopper's Drug Mart here

in Windsor Ontario Canada for 22.95 plus tax. It's worth it. Nice to have met

you.

Love Roseanne

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