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1carp1
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fawneyes says:
Hello 1Carp1,
In 2006 I was diagnosis with Type II Diabetes. It appears that the women in our family are diagnosised in their 50's. I take my meds daily, and been taken off Insulin about 4 months ago (which I used maybe 1 x weekly) The doctor said it was my quick fix, and that by remaining on my diet, I am down to 1 - 5 mg pill a day. Exercise, diet and the right doctor you can control, and not the other way around. Hang in there and follow your doctors instructions. I don't take B/P meds, because I run lower then most adults. I still work full time. If you would like to talk email me. Fawneyes
In 2006 I was diagnosis with Type II Diabetes. It appears that the women in our family are diagnosised in their 50's. I take my meds daily, and been taken off Insulin about 4 months ago (which I used maybe 1 x weekly) The doctor said it was my quick fix, and that by remaining on my diet, I am down to 1 - 5 mg pill a day. Exercise, diet and the right doctor you can control, and not the other way around. Hang in there and follow your doctors instructions. I don't take B/P meds, because I run lower then most adults. I still work full time. If you would like to talk email me. Fawneyes
Posted: May 5, 2008 10:03PM EDT
shellbell says:
I'm in the medical field and have seen what diabetes (type 2) can do to peoples lives. Hang in there, lots of little healthy snacks during the day and taking/ logging your sugar readings regularly. There are lots of new medications on the market now but education is the key. Good luck to you!
Posted: April 16, 2008 9:18PM EDT
Bighug says:
About 6 years ago I entered a research program (as a guinea pig) looking into treatment for type 2 diabetes. At the time, I had been on oral diabetes medication for 9 years and on medication for blood pressure for 28 years. The program, AHEAD, consists of changing lifestyle to include more exercise and control of diet. After 5 weeks, I was off all medication, and have been since. My diabetes is in remission. Not everyone had the success I did, but it is possible.
Best wishes.
Doug
Best wishes.
Doug
Posted: April 16, 2008 6:28PM EDT
dmp1845 says:
Hello and the best of luck to you 1Carp1:)
My son is a carpenter. I can respect the hard work you do but I bet it's satisfying
once you complete the job and view the finished project huh??
Take Care
My son is a carpenter. I can respect the hard work you do but I bet it's satisfying
once you complete the job and view the finished project huh??
Take Care
Posted: March 16, 2008 8:21AM EDT
1carp1 says:
In remodeling, you are usually working where people are living. It is satisfying to me to know that I have done my best and can leave the customer smiling and wishing to see me again in the future. Remodeling is disrupive to peoples lives and we try to keep this to a mimimum . In remodeling, things are not always as they appear on the surface. The trick is to be able to deal with problems as you come to them .
I have always heard of having diabetes as like having two jobs. One job is dependant on the other. This adds a lot more challenge into the mix. I feel lucky in that my diagnosis came later in life. Now I find myself using my brains more than brawn. It's still very difficult at times, But there is a balance in there somewhere. I just hope that I can keep finding it.
Have a wonderful day !
Jim
I have always heard of having diabetes as like having two jobs. One job is dependant on the other. This adds a lot more challenge into the mix. I feel lucky in that my diagnosis came later in life. Now I find myself using my brains more than brawn. It's still very difficult at times, But there is a balance in there somewhere. I just hope that I can keep finding it.
Have a wonderful day !
Jim
Posted: March 16, 2008 10:54AM EDT
