My mom almost died from it a few days ago. She's in the hospital and doctors are readjusting her insulin and her eating patterns now. Just curious how other people here are dealing with it.

Hope your mom feels better kpowers

Had it for five years now. Controlled with medication and thank goodness not insulin. I don't eat as well as I should but when I got diagnosed, I gave up sweets cold turkey. I check my blood sugar 3x a day and have regular doctor visits. It's harder to control my sugar because now I am being treated with steroids for another autoimmune problem and it spikes my blood sugar.

I wish the best for your mom.

kpowers said:

My mom almost died from it a few days ago. She's in the hospital and doctors are readjusting her insulin and her eating patterns now. Just curious how other people here are dealing with it.

That is so scary. I'm glad she's getting stabilized now.

My dad has it and takes meds. He is supposed to be losing weight, but so far only a couple pounds down.

ZombieKitten said:

Stymie said:

ZombieKitten said:

Oh wow thanks luv4u, thekidsgirl (Stacey), Stymie, phunkdaddy,Zombiekitten, for the nice words, that made my day

I do. I've had Type II for about five years. Mine is genetic. I'm not overweight; in fact, I'm in incredible shape. Batman-worthy shape! But still, I have to take two insulin shots a day to stay alive. Exercise and weight have no affect on me. At least, I can't make it better with diet and exercise (although I'm sure I'd make it worse if I quit exercising and got fat).

So far so good, though! If your mom listens to her doctors, takes her medication, and (if needed) controls her weight, she can live a completely normal life for a long, long time.

BTW, when I first got off Januvia and Actos and switched to insulin, I too almost died. The initial dosage of insulin was WAY too high, and my blood sugar would go down to about 30. I felt like I was about to go into a coma, which I probably was. I'd have to eat a LOT of candy/sugar immediately, or I was a goner.

So we backed off the dosage, and now I rarely have those low-blood-sugar episodes any more.

Is this what happened to your mom?

RodeoSchro said:

BTW, when I first got off Januvia and Actos and switched to insulin, I too almost died. The initial dosage of insulin was WAY too high, and my blood sugar would go down to about 30. I felt like I was about to go into a coma, which I probably was. I'd have to eat a LOT of candy/sugar immediately, or I was a goner.

So we backed off the dosage, and now I rarely have those low-blood-sugar episodes any more.

Is this what happened to your mom?

I'm not sure really whats wrong with my mom. She takes Lantus and Novolog. They are talking about getting her off of the Lantus. She might have to stay in the hospital longer because they too are having a hard time controlling her blood sugar levels.

I hope they can get her blood sugar under control. I know that it's scary if your blood sugar gets too low.

I have diabetes 2 but I don't think that I've ever had a bad episode like that. Every once in a while I get really low blood sugar and I start to sweat and shake and get really weak about to pass out. That's mostly because I don't have enough to eat in the morning or nothing at all. I've learned to make sure that I don't skip meals, especially in the morning. I don't do the drugs because I refuse to take them (even for my cholesterol). I tried to control it with my diet and a few years ago was doing well that when my doctor did the blood test, she said it's like I almost don't have diabetes anymore. I forgot what I did for my diet. I think I cut out the starches and carbs and ate a lot of veges. Wait, I think I did the alkaline diet (while cutting out that stuff).

Now that I've gone so off course with my diet and gained back a lot of weight, I don't know what my blood work looks like. Haven't gone to take any tests lately, and I don't monitor my blood every day like I was supposed to be doing. But I am trying to eat healthy again, even though I don't skip the carbs this time, not so much anyway.

wildgoldenhoney said:

I hope they can get her blood sugar under control. I know that it's scary if your blood sugar gets too low.

I have diabetes 2 but I don't think that I've ever had a bad episode like that. Every once in a while I get really low blood sugar and I start to sweat and shake and get really weak about to pass out. That's mostly because I don't have enough to eat in the morning or nothing at all. I've learned to make sure that I don't skip meals, especially in the morning. I don't do the drugs because I refuse to take them (even for my cholesterol). I tried to control it with my diet and a few years ago was doing well that when my doctor did the blood test, she said it's like I almost don't have diabetes anymore. I forgot what I did for my diet. I think I cut out the starches and carbs and ate a lot of veges. Wait, I think I did the alkaline diet (while cutting out that stuff).

Now that I've gone so off course with my diet and gained back a lot of weight, I don't know what my blood work looks like. Haven't gone to take any tests lately, and I don't monitor my blood every day like I was supposed to be doing. But I am trying to eat healthy again, even though I don't skip the carbs this time, not so much anyway.

thank you

ThisOne said:

Hope your mum is better soon!!! I know people who became diabetic from antibiotic over subscription Most are kids I only have my uncle who suffers - change of diet was and still is the hardest for him

thank you

Just saw this on tv tonight. A 16 year study about diabetes and diet. http://www.hawaiinewsnow....prevention

wildgoldenhoney said:

Just saw this on tv tonight. A 16 year study about diabetes and diet. http://www.hawaiinewsnow....prevention

Funny, I saw that the other day. Thanks

I have the opposite problem - I have reactive hypoglycemia. I have to be pretty careful with my food, making sure I don't go too long between meals or snacks, and that I eat enough protein and fat.

Simple sugars, caffeine and alcohol all wreak havoc with my blood sugar. Wanna see me flip out? Make me drink a Jack Daniels and Coke on an empty stomach. The fireworks will begin in less than an hour.

I've had this since I was a kid. When I go to visit my parents, my mom laughs at the fact that I can't go from breakfast to dinner without eating (like she and my dad do) and says, "Geez...having you here is like having a toddler again!"

Stymie said:

Had it for five years now. Controlled with medication and thank goodness not insulin. I don't eat as well as I should but when I got diagnosed, I gave up sweets cold turkey. I check my blood sugar 3x a day and have regular doctor visits. It's harder to control my sugar because now I am being treated with steroids for another autoimmune problem and it spikes my blood sugar.

Certainly explains the hostility.

Genesia said:

I have the opposite problem - I have reactive hypoglycemia. I have to be pretty careful with my food, making sure I don't go too long between meals or snacks, and that I eat enough protein and fat.

Simple sugars, caffeine and alcohol all wreak havoc with my blood sugar. Wanna see me flip out? Make me drink a Jack Daniels and Coke on an empty stomach. The fireworks will begin in less than an hour.

I've had this since I was a kid. When I go to visit my parents, my mom laughs at the fact that I can't go from breakfast to dinner without eating (like she and my dad do) and says, "Geez...having you here is like having a toddler again!"

"Give me any plague, but the plague of the heart: and any wickedness, but the wickedness of a woman."(Eccles. 25:13)

iaminparties said:

Genesia said:

I have the opposite problem - I have reactive hypoglycemia. I have to be pretty careful with my food, making sure I don't go too long between meals or snacks, and that I eat enough protein and fat.

Simple sugars, caffeine and alcohol all wreak havoc with my blood sugar. Wanna see me flip out? Make me drink a Jack Daniels and Coke on an empty stomach. The fireworks will begin in less than an hour.

I've had this since I was a kid. When I go to visit my parents, my mom laughs at the fact that I can't go from breakfast to dinner without eating (like she and my dad do) and says, "Geez...having you here is like having a toddler again!"

"Give me any plague, but the plague of the heart: and any wickedness, but the wickedness of a woman."(Eccles. 25:13)

"Cocaine is a helluva drug." Rick James

Genesia said:

iaminparties said:

"Give me any plague, but the plague of the heart: and any wickedness, but the wickedness of a woman."(Eccles. 25:13)

"Cocaine is a helluva drug." Rick James