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11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6252

Red

I have been thinking about you. I don't want to down play the diabetes but with all you have already gone through I think you will figure it out. Having any disease makes you appreciate the little things in life.

I have a friend in England, there is a whole continent and an ocean between us and I don't travel but I love to talk to her. Life throws some odd things at us. I was wondering if you have any diabetics you can talk too. Is there a diabetic site.

I like the younger Doctors too. Ours seem to be more willing to search out things and do tests. Did I mention my blood test numbers are down or back closer to what they should be. I'm a bit worried about my test the first week of July since I've been off meds a month, but I feel pretty good all things considered

My little roses are going to bloom, actually they are Sunnies roses. I don't even know what they are called lol. I know they are pink and small. I have a plant here that the leaves change colour from light green to yellow when it is hot.

Have to run, I want to weed while I can do it in the shade. Keep us posted, me especially. You know I care.

Davit

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2508

I had a post all ready but got logged out and it got lost ..I hate it when that happens! The third times the charm!

Well I have been very busy the last 2 weeks, with finding and getting a new primary care doctor. I guess if you make enough noise the squeaky wheel really does get oiled. He is young, listens and talks and seems to be interested in what he is doing..so I am hoping this works out fine. There was talk about hernia surgery again but I am just not ready for that yet and I have more on my plate than I can handle right now anyway..

I have been trying to learn all can about my new diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and how to manage it with diet and exercise..I have so much to learn..I found out that diabetes and having your blood sugar to high or to low can affect your mood, cause anxiety, irritability, extreme fatigue, digestive problems and lots of other things..I started checking my blood sugar on my own and found out it was way to low when I exert myself...Like when I do my 30 to 45 minute walk. if I am not feeling right I need to check it and eat some carb if it is to low, better yet check it beforehand.

I start a diabetes self management class on July 12 and am anxious to start. I have so much to learn. This is a major life change. I will not be able to eat without planning and thinking about what I am eating again especially before exercise..I now know that I need to pay attention to how I am feeling and adjust my food intake if my numbers are not right..This is not going to be easy and is going to take a lot of thought and effort..My life is going to be different that is for sure..I would be lying if I said I wasn't scared, and a bit depressed because I am..They say this is to be expected from what I have read..Having diabetes and managing it is something that has to be done everyday and at every meal for the rest of my life..

I am not happy about it, but than who is..This is who I am now and I am trying to accept it so that I can stay focused and learn how to do this and how to make this life change. I am trying to break it up into small steps that I can understand..this way I am hoping I will not feel as overwhelmed as I am feeling right now..

That's all for now..

Red

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2508

Hi Davit.

I am a fighter too and you know we do not give up easy that is for sure..It makes me happy to have you as a friend and knowing you are here to talk to and that you are listening is a real comfort. I want you to know I really appreciate all that you do here on the site for me and everyone else too..I also want you to know that as your friend I am here for you too..

Red...

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6252

Hello Red

It took me a long time to accept this but here it is. Life is not perfect but it is all we have. I quit looking for perfect and accepted that I can be all I need to be instead of all I want to be. Life is too short to waste it worrying. Oh I still worry, but for a shorter time than I used to. I still fight but for a longer time than I used too. Never give up. As long as you are fighting then you are living even if it doesn't seem like it. As your friend I will be right there with you in what ever fight you fight although I doubt you will need the help. But if you do I am here. Keep me posted, I may need you if I end up diabetic too.

Love your flowers, they shine for you.

Davit

11 years ago 0 +0 / -0 2508

I am in for the fight of my life and am getting geared up for it. I am working on pushing the negatively aside and focusing on the positives in my situation instead. There is some depression mixed in with it today. I guess the what if and the I wish I had done this or that will have to step aside this time and the unknown and will will happen next..

So today my job is going to be to stay calm in the face of fear...and to not let the adrenaline get out of control.

To take a lot of slow deep breaths and let the panic and fear disappear so that I can stay focused on the job at hand..

Red...

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