Yup, the blood tests are back and my Doctor says I have diabetes. The kind I can treat with a modified diet and also increase my metabolism by getting more activity (exercise). So, cut down on carbohydrates and step up my activities. Sounds easy We'll see.

No more of the following:
French Fries (Damn!)
Milk Shakes (Double Damn!!)

Cut down on Carbohydrates:
Less potatoes more (green) vegetables
Cut down on corn? I thought that was a vegetable?! But it holds a lot of carbohydrates.

(Is there anything I like not on this list?)
Garlic is good and so are onions (Thank God!!!)

Water, water, and more water. (Gulp, I just took a drink)

So now, I'm off to do some garden work (activity) and I'll take a water bottle with me. Another blood test in 3 months to see if there's any progress.

J.R.

Sorry about the news. maybe you can substitute one favorite food for another,...... Good Luck..

Sorry about that. Good luck with curing it.

Sorry to hear that JR. Best of luck with the treatment.

I'm really sorry to hear that, J.R.
But do you get to have double of something else? That would be a small consolation.

Sorry to hear. Make sure you take care of it.

what ever you do wear slippers indoors shoes out,the right size for you,look after your feet,my hubby lost a big toe with gangerene last april,now the 2nd toe is gangerous but dry gangerene so if he takes care of it,dont have it in water for hours and not dry it,that will eventually have to come off,he has to see a foot nurse fortnightly to check his ok,so please look after your feet,i dont want your family go through the scariest time of their lives like me,cos they dont know if its the toe or more of the foot or the whole of it. x

Count me in as another caring TFSer, sorry this
has happened to you. Happy to see that it seems as
if you are 'accepting' the diagnosis. Not that it
would change, if you weren't accepting of it, but it
is nice to have the good attitude. Best of luck in
the change of your eating habits.

The best thing is your doctor has caught it before you need to use medication. Early detection will slow the process of diabetes advancing provided you take the advice seriously.

Your health is now more important than ever, keeping a fat belly away and looking after yourself is priority.

It can be a positive thing in your life. It may not seem like it right now but if as a result of the lifestyle changes you are going to make, you will feel younger and fitter and more alive than ever.

Diabetes Support Group
Fourth Thursday of each month, 5:30-7 p.m., Chehalis campus. A peer-led support group featuring a monthly guest speaker or other presentation on diabetes care. Includes information sharing with others who have diabetes. Call Lunell, (360) 736-0112, ext. 244, or Melissa, (360) 740-8362.http://www.providence.org/swsa/classes_and_events/support.htm

DO speak to other diabetics for all the things the doctors may forget to tell you.

Sorry to hear that, but you'll be fine. Half of my family has had diabetes for YEARS and they're all perfectly fine! lol. You can still have milkshakes. Make them yourself with a blender, with all natural ingredients Much nicer that way anyway!

Did your doc tell you to walk too? My uncle was diagnosed also years ago and told to walk like with everything and he no longer is taking meds with walking and diet

I’m sorry to hear about that J.R.I also experienced the same thing. At first I ignored the symptoms until I tried texting bongo for the signs and symptoms of diabetes. Then I realized I was really in big trouble. Bongo says that I already had type 2 diabetes which could lead to many complications. Then I immediately seeked a doctor’s opinion and medical advice. If you are looking for a reliable source in seeking medical advice or any other queries just text 505050. Thanks to bongo, it really saved my life.

Hey ive had it for 33 years and 33 years of injections, dont let diabetes control your life you control the diabetes, and if you ve had to take METFORIM, have you noticed any change in your farting amounts, lol if you need any advice, im sure to be able to help you, so give me a shout ok? Karen