I Have Diabetes
I just found out that I have Type-2 diabetes.
When I began this blog a couple of months ago, it was because I was turning 40 and I wanted to start taking better care of myself by learning how to cook. As part of the “taking better care of myself” plan, I scheduled an appointment to see my doctor (his PA, actually), whom I hadn’t visited in a few years. My blood pressure was really high (160/100) so the PA put me on blood pressure medicine, sent me down to the lab for a complete blood workup, and said she needed to see me next week to make sure the medicine as working.
Today she tells me that I have diabetes. I don’t even know what the hell that even means, but it sounds scary, and I’m scared.
So the blog is now taking a different direction. Instead of learning how to cook to just improve my health at 40, I’m learning how to cook to save my life.
I don’t know anything about diabetes. My doctor’s PA handed me a stack of literature, a bag of pills, and told me to schedule an appointment in a couple of weeks so she can teach me how to read my blood sugar levels. She said the nutritionist I need to see is booked 3 months in advance. Great.
I hate her for being so cold. But I hate myself more for not taking care of myself.
What I Learned…
- I’m not immortal. Nor am I Superman.
- 20 years of stupid living has finally caught up with me.
- I need to learn to ask better questions.
- My PA is NOT my doctor. Need to ask for Russ next time.
- Things can still shock me. I actually haven’t seen it all, after all.
- I have lots of good, supportive friends.
My daughter was diagnosed with T1 diabetes 6 months ago. The most important thing is you’re learning! Learn everything you can to better yourself 🙂 Welcome to the blogging world!
Wow, that’s a REALLY recent diagnosis. Give yourself time to get used to this.
I strongly recommend checking out TuDiabetes.com. It’s a social networking site for folks with diabetes (I’m also a member). A great place to get support and answers to questions.
Hi Bernard,
Thanks for the comment. Yeah, I checked out TuDiabetes and I’ve never felt so welcome…it’s a great community and a great resource for me. I checked out your diabetes technology blog…great stuff and I’ve bookmarked it. I’m a UI guy too, BTW.
Talk to you soon.
-Michael
I just happened to search for dm’s from the Rochester area, and low and behold, your name popped up. I’ve been a T@ for quite a while – 17 years. I use an insulin pump and can probably help with some answers. This website is great to use a network to ask questions and obtain answers.
Looking forward to being a friend,
Sincerely,
Dick
Hi,
Not sure if you’ve heard of the DVD ‘Simply Raw – Reversing Diabetes in 30 Days’?
It might be of help to you..
Best wishes