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Having Diabetes Is So Stressful
It's true it is stressful. I find it particularly stressful when it comes to organizing myself to eat healthy food. But I realized that taking two hours a week to organise and decide what I will eatā¦ read more
What Was Your Reaction When 1st Diagnosed?
For me shock, even though I had all the symptoms. Then acceptance, and research.
I can't say or I'll get banned. Lol! Better now about it, have to be or it doesn't get better and brings on a ton of other problems.
What Kind Of Diabetic Episodes Should I Expect?
I mean ..as your body gets use the meds it gets weird ..than when your sugar goes to high too low
I'm concern , because if what has happen to me tonight...feeling fine all day ..taken my meds ...exercised ,walking ...but while I was cooking ...I became very nauseated..dizzy ..lightheaded...and flustered...feeling light all the blood in my system just drained right out of my body....had to go to bed ..but I fell asleep woke up in just a few minutes thinking I had slept half the night ..soā¦ read more
Diabetic episodes can vary, but here are some common ones you might encounter:
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)
- Symptoms: Shakiness, confusion, sweating, lightheadedness, dizziness, pale skinā¦ read more
I Am Type 2 Diabetic, I Take Meds But Not Insulin. I Get Sudden And Sharp Stomach Cramps, That Disappear Within An Hour. Is That Common?
Consult you GP ASAP
Does Anyone Else Have Neuropathy In The Legs That Gets Steadily Worse? I Am Having Problems My Legs Are Feeling Numb Can't Stand Or Walk.
I also get pain in the legs. They get stiff, the joints become painful and movements are difficult. It is probably a problem of blood circulation because I find when I workout at least 3 times a weekā¦ read more
How Surprised And How Prepared Were You For Your Diabetes Diagnosis?
Ya, I know I already posted today š
It has been a long day and have been stuck mostly inside because adding "frostbite" to my lot in life is somewhat less than appealing š¤£
So rather then my typical posts I'm going to get a little personal and invite others to "pile on" if they want to tell about their experience or just vent at getting tackled by the Beast without warning.
I grew up in the north end of Toronto, Canada's largest city. In fact when I was born the "township" wasn't even legallyā¦ read more
Receiving a diabetes diagnosis can be a shock, and it's normal to feel a range of emotions, from surprise to fear. Many people feel overwhelmed and unprepared initially. It's important to rememberā¦ read more
How Often Should I Get My Eyes Checked To Track And Prevent Retinopathy? Thanks
I have type 2, and before I was diagnosed I was already wearing glasses for years (can't see far, my night vision is low, and sometimes I can't read small characters or things get blurry).
Yearly in the USA
Is There A āPart-Timeā Diabetes Diet That Will Keep You Off Meds?
I havenāt written about anything for a while now ā This is me dipping my toes in the water again.
Anyhow, sometime in the past couple weeks I read a post from a new member looking for diet advice. BUT, they didnāt want to talk to ācarb countersā, they wanted a diet you could follow when you felt like it AND would keep you off meds.
That has played in my thoughts for better than a week.
Certainly, since Diabetes has been āknownā for close to 5000 years āsomeoneā in that time would haveā¦ read more
What Are Some Healthy Lunch Ideas If You Are Going Out To Fast Food Spots?
For me I usually stick to chicken, grilled without the bun and a salad if offered. Unfortunately not as many fast food joints offer salads. Culverās is our go to fast food place as they offer grilledā¦ read more
Did Anyone Feel Something Weird Physically Happening Right Before And During The Total Eclipse
I believe we had total solar Eclipse, I was on the phone with my spouse while he was on the road, there was so much traffic I had to use google map to direct him to other roads, as it would have taken him 2 hrs to get home otherwise. I noticed it getting dark while he was on the bridge and he stated it is happening now, so I looked outside no glasses and saw the darken sun with a tiny halo of white around it, the sun was above our building so I had to bend down at window to see it, so I did notā¦ read more
I caught a little because it was cloudy bt at least I saw something...wishing everyone a great week..š
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