(09-24-2015, 04:27 PM)packerbacker Wrote: I hear of many people that struggle with it. I know it is when your kidneys start failing due to lack of insulin right? You guys have it or know of anyone that has it? My coworker complained he was thirsty all the time when he went to the doctor and found out he had it. I know of a few people that have lived with it for years too. I myself can slip into a food coma and eat poorly. I don't want to get this as a result. If you eat healthy is your chances of getting it almost nothing?

(09-24-2015, 04:27 PM)packerbacker Wrote: I hear of many people that struggle with it. I know it is when your kidneys start failing due to lack of insulin right? You guys have it or know of anyone that has it? My coworker complained he was thirsty all the time when he went to the doctor and found out he had it. I know of a few people that have lived with it for years too. I myself can slip into a food coma and eat poorly. I don't want to get this as a result. If you eat healthy is your chances of getting it almost nothing?

(09-24-2015, 11:23 PM)Benton Wrote: My uncle had Type 1. He's dead. He was lucky, daily insulin shots and a kidney transplant, he was able to make it to 55 before he died. And he didn't have to have his feet amputated.

My brother has Type 2. He ate 4-5 candy bars every day and a couple 2 liters of Mt. Dew. He still has his feet. And giant belly.

(09-24-2015, 11:37 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: Soda used to be a downfall for me. I haven't had a problem without it, though. For me it was never really about the sweet tooth. It's the starches and grains.

(09-24-2015, 10:48 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: You're saying it wrong. 

(09-24-2015, 11:37 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: Soda used to be a downfall for me. I haven't had a problem without it, though. For me it was never really about the sweet tooth. It's the starches and grains.

(09-24-2015, 11:55 PM)Benton Wrote: I quit a couple years ago. The first week was hard, but it was mostly habitual. Once you get used to ordering water or unsweet tea, it's not a big deal. And I used to drink at least a 2 liter of soda a day.

(09-24-2015, 11:37 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: Soda used to be a downfall for me. I haven't had a problem without it, though. For me it was never really about the sweet tooth. It's the starches and grains.

(09-25-2015, 12:22 AM)magikod Wrote: Yeah I have a nasty pop habit. I drink at least 4-5 Cokes a day. But I don't eat too much other junk food, so I'm not overweight. 

(09-24-2015, 11:37 PM)Belsnickel Wrote: Soda used to be a downfall for me. I haven't had a problem without it, though. For me it was never really about the sweet tooth. It's the starches and grains.

(09-25-2015, 10:14 AM)Tiger Teeth Wrote: I have type 2.  And like Belsnickel, my weakness is starches.  I'm not a sweets guy, but I love potatoes and bread.  My last A1C was 6.2.  I used to run in the 10's pretty consistently, but I developed PVD (Peripheral Vascular Disease) and it scared me enough to start taking better care of myself.

I take Metformin, and use 2 types of insulin; Lantus 45 units twice a day, and Humalog (fast acting) dosage based on carb count in meals.  Diabetes sucks balls, and all of you who don't have it, take care of your body so you don't get it.  And for Pete's sake, don't smoke if you have it.  I quit a couple of years ago, and it was the best thing I ever did.

(09-25-2015, 10:25 AM)wildcats forever Wrote: I was diagnosed type 2 in 2004, with an A1C of 13.4 and was hallucinating ;-)  
Soda and pastries are the likely culprits, though I was predisposed  since my Grandmother was type 1, plus Mother and sister type 2.
Since then it's been diet, medication, and exercise. My A1C has been in the high 6 range over the past 7/8 years, but even with that the occasional 'bad day' happens. By that I mean low energy, preoccupation of meaningless stuff, or just grumpy (couldn't be age, could it?)

Of all that I've learned about this disease, I can't stress how important the diet and exercise approach really is. Do that correctly, and you have it licked for the most part. Just keep monitoring your numbers, and take the least amount of meds while staying on top it. You can deal with it, but you can't cheat and get away with it. I know - I tried more than once, and my numbers shot up.

One odd side effect has been my vision. I wore glasses for decades, but about 6 years ago my vision began to slowly improve, and now I don't need glasses at all. Since diabetes affects the small blood vessels, it seems that the change of pressure on my eyes is behind the improvement. That's the consensus of my doctors on the subject anyway, and I'm going with it. Most probably won't last, so I'll enjoy it while I can.

(09-25-2015, 11:10 AM)Wyche Wrote:  Yes indeed......glad I gave them up too.


ESPECIALLY the diet part of it.....and keep your weight down as best as possible.  Another thing that has really helped me is about 5 snacks a day instead of 3 typical meals a day.



.....oh.....and LOTS and LOTS of good cold water.

(09-25-2015, 12:34 PM)wildcats forever Wrote: I've lost 42 pounds since last October, mainly through diet though I did start resistance exercise along with it. Plus I play a lot of golf.
Ditto on the water. I'm close to a gallon a day for no particular reason or effort - just kind of crave it now. Diet-wise I eat lots of fruit, salads, and fish. When I want something sweet I go for real, organic raw sugar (just not much of it). In fact, I pretty much avoid all processed foods, and all fast food restaurants.