Comment by lotsofshots on March 2, 2013 at 9:58am

I am really happy that you found the site. In spite of being scared and embarrassed you seem to be doing all the right things to take care of yourself. You have done so much in just two months! I think that the psychological part of diabetes is just as hard as the physical. I think everyone feels much like you do when they first find out. Once you have it for a while you will feel more comfortable. You have been exposed to what can happen if you don't take care of yourself. Now you can focus on the postives, eating right, exercising, and checking your blood glucose. Just walking is great for diabetes and you don't have to be athletic to do that.

I am glad that you are here.

Comment by Karla on March 2, 2013 at 10:29am

Thank you lotsofshots!!! Its nice that everyone here is very supportive, it definitely helps allot and hearing other peoples stories is nice to know you're not alone.

Comment by Stemwinder on March 2, 2013 at 11:38am

Hey Karla. You are not so different than me or any of the other T2 people in this world that has decides to confront this disease head on. The road to being better begins right where you are at. It is sometimes a difficult journey but one well worth taking. There is a great bunch of folks here a Tud to help you along the way.

I am a little concerned about the shame you say you feel. No one should be ashamed and no diabetic should feel alone. I would like for you to read this blog post that I wrote. http://www.tudiabetes.org/profiles/blogs/ashamed I wrote it for myself and for you and others like us. I hope you enjoy it and take it to heart.

Comment by Teena on March 2, 2013 at 8:04pm

First and foremost...hugs Karla.
Do not be afraid, do not be ashamed and you are most certainly not alone and having diabetes is not your fault.
Be proud you are doing something about it because you wish to have a health happy life. I commend you for that.
Empower yourself with know;ledge ...you will be surprised what researches has found out about causes and treatments for type 2 diabetes. Im so sorry about how it is "stereotyped". Remember that what comes after diagnosis is what is important the most. You will be amazed that often we live a healthier life than some :)

Comment by Joe_h on March 4, 2013 at 8:40am

hi karla welcome to the site wish it was under better circumstances. had a very similar story when i was diagnosed as a T2 at 26. I only told a handful of folks cause i was in denial about the whole thing. you're doing the right thing and coming to terms with it in time. be patient with yourself and learn everything you can about diabetes and find a doc that you can work with. good luck and stay strong

Comment by Karla on March 4, 2013 at 8:54am

Thanks guys!

This truly is a place of love and support. Through my family doctor I have found a wonderful endocrinologist. Met him last week and I'll be attending his diabetes 101 class and some other fun classes that the clinic has set up such as taking a group of us grocery shopping lol
I was a bag of nerves when I went there - my stomach was in knots, my palms were sweaty lol but he's super nice. Thank you once again everyone for your comments :)

Comment by jujube on March 4, 2013 at 7:10pm

Welcome and don't be ashamed of anything. I'm a T1 pumper diagnosed 2 years ago after a coma. Nope, never had any type of diabetes but that's T1. At first, I was very embarrassed as I test 8 times a day an shoot I wear a pump. Since, I stopped hiding it, I have had so much more support. I actually have a shopping group that I have taught "how" to shop healthy and I am glad to teach anyone something about better nutrition. I was forced to make a huge lifestyle change but the more I embrace it, the better I do and really, it's all about me now !! Something I have never done before.Yes, there are people who still have their ideas of what we should do and eat but as long as you are in control and your A1C is where it should be for you then just keep it going.. Love, Peace and Broccoli !!!!

Comment by MKSSS on March 7, 2013 at 8:47am

This site is THE BEST! Honestly, my diabetes support comes from right here. You got questions? People here have answers (or suggestions to take to your doc). My husband was similar and I think part of them are just scared if not more than we are for us. My husband is a doctor and I have point blank told him "you are not helpful and stay out of my diabetes." I may have reacted in a moment of anger and frustration. Part of managing diabetes is managing relationships too. :) I think some of the fights/feelings come from the grieving process. Don't give up! We are here together battling this and trying to live as normally as possible with extraordinary circumstances.

Comment by Jean P on March 13, 2013 at 5:49am

I am glad I found this site, I am just 3 months into testing and really tying to control my numbers; I too had a dr. that told me I could handle this with diet and exercise. I now take the metformin and diet and exercise and still have questions. I don't think it is anything to be embarrassed about - sometimes we just inherit from our families. It has got me serious about my health and I also lost 10 lbs. YAY!! Thanks for writing and encouraging me to answer.

Comment by MerylSW on March 13, 2013 at 6:07am

Hello to everyone. I am 58 years old. My family is inundated with diabetes. I vowed to eat healthy and excercise to avoid Diabetes. My mother and two brothers became diabetic in their late 30's. one brother and my mother are type , the other brother is type 2 ish. My third brother has very high triglycerides and hypertension along with the other two. I was determined to avoid this by eating very healthy and never being overweight. I deprived myself of sweets for years and years and the last two years I ate greens and avoided as much carb as possible because my A1C went from 5.7. To 6.0. Then a bunch of life events happened. I became a grandma 3 times in a short period of time. I had scary phone calls, preeclampsia fears and I just ran and ran. I knew something was not right as I drove 5 hours racing to my daughters bedside...I couldn't quench a thirst gone mad. I returned home 5 days later and immediately did the blood work. I got a frantic call from my endocrinologist to come to his office immediately. My A1C went from 6-9.1 in l6 months. I cried but knew I was destined but didn't figure I'd get type 1. My endocrinologist knew because I already have Hashimotos Thyroiditis. So I'm a victim of autoimmune attack. Ok so my avoiding unhealthy foods for years and years probably delayed the onset but the enivitable happened. So here I am, another human pin cushion. I'm in the honeymoon phase now requiring just 3 units of long acting and 3 units of short acting a day. It is what it is...and I'm single. I have four grown married kids and one in eighth grade. My oldest son is now completing his fellowship in endocrinology which is quite handy...but the reality is that each and every one of us has to deal with this disease on a day to day basis. Truthfully I'd love to meet a single man who also has this Type 1 diabetes. I don't think I want to be in a relationship with a non- diabetic so...I'm going to leave this up to all of you! This is a real challenge. If anyone reading this or if anyone knows of a single man who lives in the NJ area who is kind, sweet and loves dogs, and animals in general, doesn't want to eat red meat, and enjoys eating really healthy...loves grand babies, movies and could love me and my diabetes as I would do the same ...send him my way! I have a lot of love and support to offer. My kids are all wonderful. I want to have fun and NOT think about this diabetes every minute of the day. I want to have fun with a partner. So maybe you all can help!
Thank you!

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