Guest guest Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 Oh man! You are definitely in my prayers and thoughts, and hopefully, everything will work out for you. Jo > hi its billijo the newly diagnosed type II on the diet management. I went for an eye exam today!!! Once again I have a radical change in vision, in fact I have been using my center lens of the trifocals to drive and for distance. The Dr told me my old script reflects what he believes to be a period of very high untreated bs. I have to admit 2 years ago when I got them and had my eyes tested, I took them back 3 time to be remade in a 3 month period cause I couldn't see with them. Also of note is that time period was the end of a 2 years relapse with alcohol after 10 years of sobriety and recovery. Thank the Goddess I am sober today and learning how to take care of myself at 57. LOL Alcohol and diabetes is a death sentence for me! > > My only problem now is to afford new glasses which I need also knowing in 6 months my eyes could change again. I will admit the 2 months after the diabetes diagnosis and following a diet plan the bs has stayed under 225. I've learned what seems to drive it up and I stay away from that food. Baked beans which I love seems to be the worst. > > Sorry to be venting I am scared. Besides being a photographer (loss of sight does not work well) my very best friend died from kidney failure after becoming blind from diabetes back in 1970. > Oh as an added benefit of the exam today I have cataracts which will need attention in the future! > > This whole past few months has been a wake up call causing me to appreciate life to the fullest and to work on my recovery from alcoholism and the anorexia with all of me and my soul. > > I want to thank all on the list as the information and concern felt from all on the list has helped me deal with this dis-ease > hugs, > billijo > wolfgrrrl productions > fine art photography and graphics > 1117 clinton ave south rochester new york 14620 > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 Hi Billijo, I think it is great that you can write in and be honest with all that you face. For me, I couldn't address my eating disorder until this last diagnosis of diabetes. I was diagnosed years ago.. not crisis enough.. slacked off and kept same lifestyle. BG was fine... nothing changed in my life. I quit testing and needed no more monitoring by physician. Diagnosed again about 3 yrs ago... same suit followed... same story, same ending. Each time MD said probably never had diabetes. Last month...diagnosed again, tested BG of 472. Guess I have it. It explained many things. Although my eyes are healthy themselves, I have a brain messaging problem and cannot always focus my eyes working together, however this has gone on for years and I've adapted well. One thing I noticed is that after I eat, I can't read, nor can I see distances. My vision is seriously impaired for about two hrs, then returns to previous state. This time with numbers that high, I'm all of the sudden flooded with thoughts about my grandmother, who woke up blind one morning, and never went back. I'm flooded with thoughts of my father who died at 62 from complications of diabetes and heart problems... gee... maybe some of us need that wake up call and take advantage of learning from ourselves as well as other, do you think? We can educate ourselves and do the best we can to be healthy, amid multiple health challenges. What I've learned from my other illnesses is that I can make it thru when I take my own care seriously. When I realize I'm worthy of being well, I have a far better approach to addressing my wellness on a daily basis. Billijo, I admire your strength in sobriety and recovery. That is not an easy road, and the strength and the courage you have built in that area will assist you in daily care of other health aspects as well. Your awareness that alcohol and diabetes are a death sentence, will keep you out of the denial state. Vision changes and the expense of new lenses frequently is really a challenge. Have you checked with Lyons clubs in your area? Hey... venting can help release fear, as well as talking to others on the journey. " Since we tread along the same way, let us extend a hand to one another... " . you wrote: > This whole past few months has been a wake up call causing me to appreciate life to the fullest and to work on my recovery from alcoholism and the anorexia with all of me and my soul. Congratulations on setting out to live a full life! it is possible! You're taking the steps to freeing your spirit! Mara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 23, 2004 Report Share Posted July 23, 2004 Hi Billiejo, I am a former member of this group that has recently returned to the fold, so to speak. As I was looking through the group messages this one struck a cord with me. I loved your comments about living life to the fullest every day. Indeed, getting the Diabetes diagnosis has caused me to reflect on my life and my future. To give you the Readers Digest version, I spent 9 years caring for my Mother, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease. I was her 24/7 caregiver. During this time, I was so tired and stressed over seeing my best friend lose her mind to this hellish disease that I did not take care of myself. She passed away in May 2001. I was diagnosed in October 2001. So I can relate to your wake up call analogy. At that point I decided it was time to take care of me. What a radical concept that was for me to wrap my mind around. I began a weight loss program as well as attending the gym on a regular basis. My reason for telling you all of this is to remind you that you have overcome some huge problems in your life. Just as I have. Diabetes management is just another problem we will learn to overcome together. It does get easier to accept what you can and can't eat. But our lives are at stake so it is a no-brainer. I felt like a failure because I not " cure " Mom of Alzheimer's disease. I refuse to let Diabetes get the best of me. Alzheimer's is a disease with no known cure. However, Diabetes is a disease that gives us a fighting chance. I plan to look it in the eye and say " you will not get me without a fight. " Maybe we can fight it together. Being scared is not only allowed but expected. Reaching out to others is the first step in getting the help and comfort you deserve. Vicki Sorry to be venting I am scared. Besides being a photographer (loss of sight does not work well) my very best friend died from kidney failure after becoming blind from diabetes back in 1970. Oh as an added benefit of the exam today I have cataracts which will need attention in the future! This whole past few months has been a wake up call causing me to appreciate life to the fullest and to work on my recovery from alcoholism and the anorexia with all of me and my soul. I want to thank all on the list as the information and concern felt from all on the list has helped me deal with this dis-ease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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