diabetes
 

well on Monday i got the news that i have diabetes:-(
they havent told me yet what type but im hoping it would be 2 because i hate needles. it was the worst news i have gotten in a while. so there goes chance of joining the military one day. then i started to think about about the cost of the medicine.

so the question is does anyone here have diabetes? and what do you do about the medicine? and what do you do to go on in life?

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I'm sorry to hear this sad news.

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SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THAT RELAXING...but I believe that if its type 2 or borderline diabetes with proper care and excercise you can have it under control and have a normal life I have heard you can do away with it but not if your type 1.I can be wrong so your best shot is to google "types of diabetes" and I'm sure you will come across important information and regarding to needles its a process of 5 minutes or so and personally I believe its worth it for the fact that you need to get the proper care a.s.a.p knowing the diagnose pinpoints you in the direction and actions you need to take.Once again I'm sorry you have this disease and I really hope a cure is found for it.

keep your head up

http://www.healthinsite.gov.au/topics/Types_of_Diabetes
here is a link you might want to see and follow from there :)

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so sorry to hear this.
keep ur head up!

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Most of my family has diabetes, so i'm at high risk. Make sure to follow your doctors guidelines strictly. I hope your situation is manageable. Wish you the best of luck.

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that sucks... If you don't mind me asking, are you obese? Type II diabetes is usually caused by obesity. If it is type two, dieting and exercising can actually reverse it. Even though it can be tough. It is usually managed by medication but sometimes type II diabetics gets insulin shots too. If you are healthy and skinny, then it's most likely type I and you just need insulin shots. It is a hassle but diabetes is definitely a disease that you can live with. It just takes discipline and sacrifice to change your lifestyle. I hope things will workout for you.

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well no when i got weighed i was 157 and I'm about 5'8" and20 years old my blood sugar was 180 when measured. but from what i heard is that to have a more accurate measurement is that i need to fast for so many hours to have a more accurate blood sugar measurement. but what I'm planing on doing is getting a second opinion.

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that's normal body weight, most likely type I diabetes. I think type II would be kinda on the rare side on your case. On the good side though, needles may suck but your diet doesn't have to change significantly. It's simply a lack of hormone insulin so you just have to get shots everyday. I just gave some of those shots last week, it's really not that bad, you just poke it in your stomach where there is fat, you pinch and poke it. But yeah get that second opinion, cheer up buddy, you are still young. It won't be too bad.

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You didn't fast? disregard your results. You blood glucose leves are higher while you stomach is digesting food. I highly doubt you have diabetes as you seem physically fit from your height and weight.

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One more thing....

Diabetes runs in your family? Obviously your chances are higher....

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That's really odd they didn't have you fast to test it. He could have type 1, since that has nothing to do with being physically fit -- sometimes a virus can trigger type 1. I would get a second opinion etc, because if you do have type 1, it is really important to control your insulin levels, as soon as possible.

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I have a friend who has Type 1. He's had it ever since he was little and it doesn't effect his life in any way other than pressing a button on his insulin pump (he has a pump attached to his body and gives himself insulin when need be). Even if you do find out that you have diabetes, you will be fine as long as your regulate your insulin level. I also know a person who could care less about her diet and insulin intake that she's not really healthy at all. So as long as you control it, you'll be perfectly normal and healthy.

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Did you have any symptoms or was it just a random physical and that's how you found out?

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well i lost like 10 to 15 pound and i thought it was stress because of school being that it was finals and there was so much crap going through my head with school and work. also i used the restroom quite often. other then that i felt ok i didn't have any stomach aches or anything. i just thought i had a bladder infection because i used the restroom alot. that's why i went to see a doctor so i can get some antibiotics to help me out. but when i left a urine sample, they said i had sugar in my urine. i was kind of lost when he told me that. i started to think damn I'm pissing apple juice lol. but next time i go im going to fast before getting checked out.

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sorry bro, you have diabetes for sure. Frequent urination and sudden weight loss is classic sign of diabetes. Second opinion is pretty much just to figure out which diabetes you have (most likely first) but it is pretty evident that you have diabetes.

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Listen Diabetes is not a death sentence, its one of the most manageable conditons you could ever have. My mother is 70 and she's had it under control for about 12 years now.

Since your young, you probably don't have to worry about complication like, high-blood pressure, glacoma and circulation problems just yet. Excercise is a great way to control your glucose levels. Walking, running, riding a bike anything that will get your blood pumping.

The medication can get pretty costly, but if you live near a Wal-mart, they have the generic versions for about $4 for a month's supply.

Make sure you do research about what foods you should be avoiding and which ones will help you keep your sugar levels in check. Also consider taking some herbal supplements ( check with your doctor first though). My mother takes cranberry and Blueberry extract and they do a great job. Lastly get on the mailing list for the ADA ( American Diabetes Associtaion) they have more helpful tips for you.

Keep your head up, it could be a hell of a lot worse.

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well so far im doing ok with the pills. i havent been acting funny since i started taking them. hopfully i can just stick to the pills instead of getting insulin shoots.