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TBlack....try not to think about it as a diet, but a new way of living. Yeah...it does suck...and there will be times when you want to have something you know won't be good for you. One of those things is pineapple for me. I got some at Costco, and yes...it does send my blood sugar up! Certain fruits like bananas, cherries, pineapple, dried fruit, raisins, etc. are all no no's for "my" body. My mom was diabetic and ate three fruits a day. She also was on insulin at one point, and was able to handle it.

I'm no "role model" for diabetes, but I was able to keep it at bay for 4 years without medicine. What I've found out is that each of our bodies as a diabetic is different. What I might tell you to do and eat, might not work for you.

My suggestion is to find foods you like that won't spike your blood sugar numbers up. Try to lose the major weight at first by being a lot stricter the first months. If you get that weight off, you will feel much better. Start an exercise program, too.
I know if I wasn't exercising, I would not be in as good a shape, health wise. It also helps your attitude, too...makes you feel really happier!

Sticking to fish and chicken is really good, but you can have lean beef,(a fist size full) or go with a more vegetarian lifestyle. Some have decided to do that. It's not for me. I hate to advise others what to eat now, but I try to do vegetables, salad, and a small piece of meat. My downfall is I like bread. I do buy whole grain or whole wheat bread, and have a slice for breakfast, and a slice for lunch. I'll have a tiny red potato for dinner with my meal at times.

Good luck! You can do it!

when I was first diagnosed January 20, 2008. I still can remember that day, a week before I had a regular blood tests with my psychiatrists. That week my psychiatrists called and you know no psychiatrists never called but a nurse in office. But my psychiatrists actually called me in person, and I remember he said to me Den your sugar is over 300 ask me so many question are you frequently going to the bathroom of time and I said yes. Then he told me get a hold of your M.D. and check for sure you have type II diabetes, a week later my doctor said you're blown diabetic, I never told you this group until now he wanted to put me on medication and insulin, but I refused and told my doctor and a in January 20 08 give me a month I'll lose the weight. And I did i the week of January, it was a cold months but I was determined to lose the weight, then a month later it was much lower he was proud and I was proud of myself. Then in May 2008 I started the personal-care home that I am president, I was a lot thinner for started then from there I wasn't much in denial and denial and denial, but you all know I was a handful.Den

When I found out, I was instantly angered. My PCP, nonchalantly asked me how my readings had been going? "What readings?" my response. PCP says, "didn't I tell you that you have Diabetes?", No!!!, I said. Been on pills, and insulin for 5 -6 years now. I got lazy, about my diabetes. So, 2 weeks ago, I had labs done, and was sent to the ER, b/c I had critically low sodium. I was admitted, b/c it turns out I had Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA). My PCP, told me I had high ketones a month earlier. I am now curious, as to why he never explained the dangers to me. I have a new PCP now. She saved my life that first night in the hospital.BTW, I quit smoking that day as well!!

I am sorry that you were sent to the ER, but I am confused as to why you got mad at your PCP. If you have been on pills and insulin for 5-6 years, why blame the Dr. when you had to be admitted to the Hosp. You admit that you are the one that got lazy about taking care of yourself. I can not believe that you did not know the dangers of diabetes. I was just diagnosed in January and even tho my Primary did not give me a lot of info I got on-line (especially here in this forum) asked questions, ordered some books from Amazon, bought a diabetic magazine on recipes that I could make at home, got myself a meter and started to do the work. I am still very new at this and I am trying to do my best, but even tho my Dr., is not giving me all the help I think he should, I am being pro-active and I think I am doing very well. My numbers have come down from what I tested in his office and I am very happy so far with my results. You need to take responsibility for yourself and not put blame on others. Sorry, but that is just my opinion. The American Diabetic Assoc. is very helpful also, I called them and they sent me out some good info for free. There is no excuse.

Check with your local Hospital. Most hospitals have a Diabetic Educator and classes for Diabetics. I was given my meter from her, She provided me with the tester, strips, and lancets.

Even tho my Dr said it wasn't necessary, SHE recommeded it w/out doubt.

Don't wait, start looking for someone to help you monitor yourself. Just because you are in and "early" diabetic diagnosis, NOW is the time to get it all under control.

I hate that I have let this happen to me, but I am determined to change it one way or another. WE are responsible for ourselves.

Glad to hear that you are doing well!!

I was not surprised, but rather disappointed that I had inherited this disease from my father's side of the family, where my younger brother, my father's mother and his youngest brother all died in diabetic comas. My older brother was diagnosed at age 48, and I was 59 when I was diagnosed. Two close co-workers are also diabetic and we watch out for each other. We know the signs of low blood sugar and keep snacks handy. However, my husband does not understand that I need to eat at certain times and can't just wait until he is hungry and eat with him.

When I was diagnosed with diabetes, I was also diagnosed with high cholesterol and high blood pressure. I was put on statins for the cholesterol and began a 5 yr. journey into mental hell which prevented me from doing anything other than trying to stay sane...I do remember being sent to a nutritionist that held up plastic pieces of food and told me this was the serving size I needed to eat. I took the diabetic pills I was given and not told how often or when to check sugars and since I was in and out of mental health hospitals from the statins, it took me until 2 or 3 yrs. ago to really understand and start trying to deal with my diabetes in a rational manner. That's when my mind started becoming my own again.

Aw c'mon that can't be right. I waited a few minutes and shuffled around and finally told my wife. "Oh baby" she said and was hurting for me "We both have to pay better attention to what we eat, what did the Dr. say?" We talked about it and here we are on line checking on what the experts say about keeping diabetes in check. I just turned 65 she's a few years younger and we are both going to put our eating habits in check. My breakfast consisted of ham n eggs and a piece of blueberry coffee cake. I know, I know. We can do better than that.

When I found out I had Diabetes, for the first fews months I said i did n't have it. But, when i was in the hospital a few months later and my sugars was reading over 300 at times . I had too said I had the disease. After that I have been OK. Roy

When I found out I had diabetes, I was disappointed, but not at all surprised. Another doctor had ordered other blood tests and since it had been more than a year since my previous fasting glucose test (which was 101, incidentally), I called my doctor's office and asked if she would order a glucose test at the same time so I didn't need to have another blood draw soon. I'd been mildly suspicious about diabetes, as it seemed I'd been more thirsty then usual. But we had also gone through some very hot weather in our usually cool coastal summer, so I thought there was also a possibility that the heat was the only reason for my thirst. I'd also been experiencing more fatigue especially on uphill climbs in walking, but again, after age 70 it was easy to blow that off as "the years are finally catching up with me." The result of the glucose test? 289. A subsequent A1c was 11.5.

My doctor treated me as a type 2 diabetic. She put me on Metformin and Januvia and an 1800 calorie ADA diet. (I was already of low normal weight.) My BG shot up to the 400s and 500s. That ADA diet had way more carbs than I was used to eating. My doctor increased the Metformin to maximum dose, dropped the Januvia and added glimepiride. I still had to practically starve myself to keep my BG within reason. I lost about 17 pounds, and got down to 105 pounds at 5'5". I convinced her to increase my glimepiride to maximum dose. Finally after a year and a half, she referred me to an endocrinologist. He put me on insulin, did some blood work, and a week later called me with the results of the antibody tests. LADA! My reaction? FINALLY I can make some sense of what is happening!