my mom was diagnosed w/ diabetes today

0311marine

my mom was diagnosed w/ diabetes today,i dont understand it,why? ive just got alot of problems right now i would really like to talk to somebody or a counsiler,if i could just ask for some prayers from you guys to help me out a little.


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ElMuertoMonkey

My prayers are with you and your mother, man.

Take solace in the fact that given our knowledge of diabetes, it's an embuggerance, but not the end of the world. She'll have to watch her diet closer and you'll have to keep a closer eye on her, but there's worse things to happen than to have to spend more time with your mother, right?

0311marine

thank you


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pabooger

My father had Diabetes, he acquired it in the late 40's, and lived to a ripe old age off 88. He hunted and fished and did pretty much as he wished until the last year of his life. With medication and a good diet she will do well. I can tell by your concern that you will be there for her if needed.
Worry is just interest paid for things that usually do not develop.
Hang in there, things will get better.



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0311marine

i'm really worried it is because im moving to washington in 2 weeks for school and i feel like i have to be closer,im just a wreck right now emotionaly,physically,mentally,and financily .it just seems every corner i take i just keep rolling with the punches


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ElMuertoMonkey

That's tough, man, but not impossible. It's clear from this and other postings that you have some issues, but even those aren't problems you can't overcome.

You're moving away and that's rough. But the pain and hurt of leaving your folks behind will pale in comparison to the pride they'll feel over your accomplishments.

Your mom is a tough lady (and I'm willing to make that statement 'cause she raised a Marine for a son). She'll be fine. Keep in touch with her and call her often. Y'all got dealt a bad hand this go around, but nothing out there but you can tell you when to quit.

My best wishes to you and your loved ones. And where my well wishes fall short, God will pick up the slack.

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If you dont understand diabetes 0311marine then find out all you can on it....look in the phone book...yellow pages...contact the diabetes association in your town...or go thru any hospital in the town ..they give classes to any newly diagnosed person and their families...do a search under google...type in diabetes...read what comes up...print it out if you want, then make a list of questions to ask at the classes, or see the councillor at the diabetes *...or a family dr...There is a world of info out there, and a lot of organizations/associations that will help/teach....take advantage of it...oh yes...the classes?...they are usually free..



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thunderbolt

Prayers are being said for you. Diabetes treatment is much better now than in the past, so your mother will be in good hands.

kissgoodnight

I also was diagnosed with diabetes. This was 5 years ago. I take little white pills and watch my diet and have had no problems. My life is as normal as most anyone else. This is hard news when you first get it, but you adapt and take you meds and use the diet. Your mom should be able to be as normal as ever. If she is lucky and diet was the only problem, sometimes the meds are dropped after weight loss, and a maintainance diet is all that is needed.

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bigdaddyjunior

Yeah my mom was told last year that she had it.Changed her eating habits, but so far no meds are needed. She is in her seventies and is still gardening and doing her things like always.I hope it all works out for your mom too. For some reason it is pretty common in older women to develop a mild form of diabetes. Atleast that is what the doc told me.

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Josey1

I'm sorry for your mothers sickness but take heart that with a few lifestyle changes and changes to her diet diabetes can be well controlled. Medicines today can do wonderscombined with regular blood tests. God Bless

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Nighthawk

My prayers are with you all.My sisters little boy who I love as my own was diagnosed with it when he was three yrs old.They put him on a strict diet and he took two shots a day.It would stay high around 500 and sometimes be so high the meter wouldnt read it.It hurt me more than I can express to see this little guy go without ice cream and Halloween candy all the Christmas holidays.But their is no doubt God is with him he has done so well and knows what he can and cant have.He's now 5yrs old and takes three shots a day,he's doing much better once in a while it will get to low or to high.He now sticks his own fingers,and they are giveing his shots to him in the stomach.He will stand there like aman and say (Help me Jesus)when he gets his shots.My sister has nearly had a nervous break down worrying constantly about him.She wakes him up at night to stick his finger to check his sugar.Our Dad died when he was 33yrs old due to chronic renal failure from diabetes.But they know so much more today than they did then.Maybe they will soon be a cure,will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

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alledan

Your mom is a DM II now. If she wi;; walk just two hours a week she can fend off about 40% of the effects of diabetes.

If she needs to bring her sugars down and keep them there she must avoid all grains [sugars included]and drink only water if possible. Within thirty days the sugar will be under control.

I have been diabetic for 17 years and mine is uncontrolable. I have lost my kidneys and am on dialysis. I also have suffered some heart damage. Along with hopes for a kidney transplant I am trying to get a pancreas. So you see it is all important that she maintains her sugar levels at all times.

jjmitchell60

I am a type II diabetic and have been for a few years. Diet helps, exercise helps, but there is one pill on the market that is doing wonders in controling it. That pill is Advandia. I have been on it for a couple or more years and my sugar runs normal all the time now. My late Grandmother was on insulin shots for many years but the last 2 years of her life she was shot free thanks to Advandia. It is a bit expensive but in my case it worked so I pay what I have to. Ask your mother to talk to her doctor to see if it would benifit her. Main thing to remember is that just being a diabetic does not mean you have to give up. By the way my Grandmother was in her late 80s when she died!

mudge

I was diagnosed with type II on June 13th. Started the medications and diet regime the same day. Went to some education seminars to learn about it. I was about 30 lbs. overweight when diagnosed. I've lost 20 lbs. since then and my glucose is well within the tolerance range my doctor set for me. I have a "bulldog" (Mrs. Mudge) that watches my diet very closely so I can't cheat. She's an excellent cook so those foods that I can eat are quite tasty.
Once you get used to the routine and the rhythm, it's not difficult at all. Sticking my finger twice a day is getting pretty old but it's only a little sting.
If your mom is eligible for Medicare, they'll pay most of the cost for testing supplies (the test strips ain't cheap). I get mine through Liberty Medical and they handle the billing to Medicare and BCBS. Looks like it'll cost me about $35 every 3 months.
All in all, not the most fun she'll ever have, but not the end of the world either. Just nag her every chance you get to FOLLOW THE RULES.

It's gonna' be OK. Once the initial shock wears off, you don't think about it that much and life is pretty much back to "same old routine".
For her and for you.

Mudge the positive



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TLynn

Prayers for you, your mom and your family sir!

Your mom can live a long time if she follows the doctors orders - hopefully things will all work well for her.

As for the understanding - I don't know what to tell you. My father was diagnosed with cancer of the liver quite recently and there is not a one of us in the family that can understand it.

I wish you all the best and cherish every day you and your family have together.

Alpine

Type 1 or type 2? I have type 2 and my oldest son has type 1. It is just like everything else, it takes some getting used too. Follow the doctors instructions and watch what you eat. Everything will be alright if you follow a diet and take the medications.

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Arielle

i will keep you and your family in my prayers. My dad's mother has diabetes, and I check on her regularly to make sure she is eating right and doing some sort of exercise. I even had her show me how to test her sugar level. so even though you aren't going to be closer to home, you can still call onher to check and see how she is doing. but like i said, my prayers are yours.

Arielle

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Nomad00

I went through this 2 years ago, and while my family was crushed at the time, you'll learn that it is definately not the end of the world. My grandmother had it too for years and passed from an unrelated problem. Once your mom understands how to control her sugar everything gets much easier. There are a whole lotta diagnosis which are a lot worse than Diabetes. Good luck![:)]

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Rhonda

0311marine, our prayers are with you and your mother. Both of my parents are diabetic and the disease is manageable. Sometimes diet alone, sometimes pills, sometimes a shot, but life can pretty much be normal with little inconvenience. keep focused, mom will be OK.