Yammer Dan Posted January 1, 2015 Share #1 Posted January 1, 2015 STUPID DOCTOR!!!:bang head: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted January 1, 2015 Share #2 Posted January 1, 2015 Lose weight and exercise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted January 1, 2015 Share #3 Posted January 1, 2015 Quit eating so much sugar!!! No dessert for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted January 1, 2015 Share #4 Posted January 1, 2015 Since I am not borderline diabetic and was given no dietary constraints for my heart, I'll be the martyr and eat all of your deserts and ice cream for you. Of course I will be sure to tell you how good it is/was. Its the least I can do to help you out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowpuc Posted January 1, 2015 Share #5 Posted January 1, 2015 PRAYERS UP = BLESSINGS DOWN!!! WOW Dan!! A HUGE part of me is jumping up and down screaming - YES,, THANK GOD THEY FIGURED YOURS OUT!! Other side of me is saying,, OH NO - THERE GOES THE FRIED CHICKEN AND ICE CREAM!!! Really really glad to hear they are onto something Bro!!! Believe me, I KNOW the frustrations all to well of getting a handle on this stuff - that old saying of "getting there is half the fun" does not apply to health matters!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted January 1, 2015 Share #6 Posted January 1, 2015 Prayers for you my brother,,,, work on it a much as you can, or you will go downhill fast. Most figure that border-line is nothing to worry about, ya at first, but then self-sympathy kicks in and you go back to the old ways,,,,,, don't do it!!! The drugs are not cheap and the taking of them is not any fun either,,,, poking fingers and sticking needles in the stomach don't look like fun too me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainJoe Posted January 1, 2015 Share #7 Posted January 1, 2015 STUPID DOCTOR!!!:bang head: Sux to get old... Listen to the Doc. Your not going to affect him one way or the other, if you don't listen to him, but it will affect you. My moms was the same way. She ate really good for 3 mos. then had a blood test last week that said she was good to go. Now she has reverted back to her old ways... lots of pasta, bread, mac and cheese etc... she's on her way to another disappointment. I've actually all but eliminated bread and pasta in my life. and will still eat the occasional fast food. Pic a day, once a week and eat whatever you want. The thought of having to sticking myself with a needle doesn't sound like fun to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumberman Posted January 1, 2015 Share #8 Posted January 1, 2015 Been a diabetic for 40 yrs and it is not the end of the world . Take insulin 5 times a day , eat healthy ,exercise 1 hour a day , and in great shape . Take care of yourself , your the only one who can . Good luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ediddy Posted January 1, 2015 Share #9 Posted January 1, 2015 There have been many medical studies that show people who died from a heart attack or stroke died because of inflammation of the cardiovascular system, not cholesterol. What causes inflammation? SUGAR. Keep eating ice cream, cake, candy, drinking sodas and we will be reading about your obituary on a post to this site. I'm not trying to be ugly but just giving you the facts. It's nothing to be taken lightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidlifeVenture Posted January 1, 2015 Share #10 Posted January 1, 2015 A lot of talk about sugar itself but it is the carbs that turn to sugar in your body that is a pain Beer, Bread, Pasta, Chips it is a huge lifestyle change worth loosing some weight if you can save yourself from being full diabetic. We have family who are full diabetics makes holiday meals fun to plan so as to help them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ediddy Posted January 1, 2015 Share #11 Posted January 1, 2015 Yes it is sugar. Carbs turn to sugar. Eating fruit is loaded with sugar. It doesn't matter where it comes from, we are killing ourselves with an overload of sugar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeWa Posted January 1, 2015 Share #12 Posted January 1, 2015 Borderline is a heads up for you. It means you are not full blown diabetic yet. You can still tip the scales back in your favor. It is a pain in the ars but diet and exercise, diet and exercise. Did I say diet and exercise? Reduce the carbs, loose some weight and you may be surprised at the results. Wishing You All the Best Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venturous Randy Posted January 1, 2015 Share #13 Posted January 1, 2015 I wish I was borderline diabetic, that would be a lot easier to control than what I have. RandyA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted January 1, 2015 Author Share #14 Posted January 1, 2015 1st day of working out again?? But then the kids were here and the Warden fixed a big meal..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted January 2, 2015 Share #15 Posted January 2, 2015 Dan, a major no-no is soda pop!!! There is almost twice as much sugar in a can of Pepsi, etc than an average candy bar... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skid Posted January 2, 2015 Share #16 Posted January 2, 2015 Yeah the local family doctor wants me to come in for an A1C blood test soon. This is his second attempt to convince me of the problem in the past twelve months. I ain't buying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted January 2, 2015 Share #17 Posted January 2, 2015 Something we all need to do is to do a lot of research on the medications we are taking to determine what the side effects are. Side effects don't necessarily happen to everybody who takes the same meds but we should be aware of what they are. There are lots of meds that tend to make it more likely that you become diabetic. If you know what the possible side effects are you may know to alert the doctor about the situation and take other meds instead. I took Flomax for a while and it affected my vision, one of the side effects. I was working at a computer most of the day and when I got up and went outside I had a problem focusing for a longer distance. It took me a while to realize that the Flomax was the cause. I immediately stopped taking it and the problem went away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventureless Posted January 2, 2015 Share #18 Posted January 2, 2015 If you can fix it on your own, do it. I have no choice because my pancreas does not work like a normal person's. Most people's pancreas produces insulin on it's own to counter act the sugar in the body. Mine produces almost none. No where near enough to even counter act sugar brought in with even a healthy eating habit. I am 37 and have been on an insulin pump for over a year now. That is after several years of shooting myself in the belly with many different kinds of insulin with no luck. Doing well with the pump now. It is basically my pancreas. Before the pump, my sugar levels would stay anywhere from 300-500 even with 3-5 shots of insulin a day. Now I am at 80-110 all the time. My A1C went from 12-13 down to 6-7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDunc Posted January 2, 2015 Share #19 Posted January 2, 2015 (edited) Dan, Listen buddy, I am diabetic. I do not have to use a needle and hope I dont have to. Having this in my family tree I was always watching. In 1985 doc told me I would be under the needle in three years if I did not change some things. I took his advice and did what I could.. basically cut out all the desserts except on occasion. oh and he wanted me to give up Coca Cola... Like heck you say... I decided then to just do what I could... Well it worked for a few years... then comes the fall of 2013.... A1C went above 7 and he freaked out... Started me on my meds all taken in the morning and evening. I have controled it since then, Yes I still have ice cream now and then, Yes I have a High Test cola every now and then. Go back to the doc and listen to him... I have felt better since I started listening. Call me if you want details on the drugs. Edited January 2, 2015 by TDunc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIC Posted January 2, 2015 Share #20 Posted January 2, 2015 Dan, I agree with everybody in that you can make a big difference at this point. It is always better to catch it early than much later. I lost my mom just under 7 years ago because she would not follow all the doctor's directions. After she unexpectedly passed, we found her hidden stashes of candy and sweets. Wish you the best Bud. Take care of yourself your family and 1st Gens depend on you being healthy ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dano Posted January 2, 2015 Share #21 Posted January 2, 2015 Just found out last week the wife's got Type II diabetes, now she's finally workin' on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share #22 Posted January 3, 2015 Every where I look things I want to eat!!! And my workout sure need a little more want to. But I used to enjoy working out. Couldn't wait to get in there and start lifting..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dueyk1111 Posted January 3, 2015 Share #23 Posted January 3, 2015 Welcome' been that way for a year now, it can be controled, taint easy , i'm a farm boy raised on meat n tators. I take the pill so far and hav'n a diet change has worked for me. quit smok'n almost 4 yrs ago now, gained 50 xtra lbs, can't seem to loose it, loos'n that xtra 50 lbs would help my diabetes tremendouslly. just remember, your not in the boat alone!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bongobobny Posted January 3, 2015 Share #24 Posted January 3, 2015 Dan, what do you eat for breakfast? If you eat cereal better check the sugar content on the package, the term "Sugar Bombs" is quite true for a lot of them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSky Posted January 3, 2015 Share #25 Posted January 3, 2015 Dairy products aren't good for you either. Low carb, low calorie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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