I found out about 3 weeks ago I am diabetic...I'm taking Actos and testing at least 4 times a day but still can't get it to level out...I am eating very good...Have lost 10 lbs...But it still fluctuates alot during the day...Is this normal at first? I haven't had time to buy a book or do much searching online...Any info would be appreciated!!:o

TG - I've been diabetic for 10 years and it's a never-ending chore to keep it under control. It could take awhile until all your meds are adjusted and you learn your diet. I'm now on the needle - it's actually easier to control. The orals just didn't work anymore. If you need any info PM me anytime. Good Luck....

I'm not diabetic but my father is, and I've seen him go thru a lot within these past 2 years. He's had diabetes for about 15 years now. but during his first 8 years he wasn't seriously taking care of himself, and honestly I didn't even know that he had it. Now 15 years later, he's lost his toes on one foot and has had eye surgery on both eyes. Thank God that his kidneys are doing good. The doctors told us that taking pills attack the kidney's so he had changed to the needle.

Because you just found out about your diabetes PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! do all that you can to controll it now. I have seen and talked with people who were able to control the diabetes thru dieting . By eating the right foods they no longer took a needle or pills.

If you have children try to talk to them about diabetes and let them know what you are going thru, so that they understand. and talk to your doctors, go online, www.webmd.com (http://www.webmd.com) this website helped me to understand about diabetes, and about the different types what they ment. I'm sure there's other great websites to search also.

Take care of yourself & Good Luck!!

I have been diabetic for five years and have yet to really accept or control it...supposed to take Actos twice a day, as well as Glucovance three-times a day, Lipitor, and the list goes on...all weight related...I was always skinny until I had my son almost nine years ago and I have about sixty-five pounds to take off...it is very hard for me to make these changes but very necessary if I would like to live...you'd think I or any of us who are diabetic to just do it, but it takes a serious state of mind and motivation, both of which I am lacking.

Yeah it is hard...It scared me tho and I'm eating well but my sugar drops really low and I have to eat even if I'm not hungry...I think my actos is dropping it lower than what it should...I travel for my job so I can't get to my Dr. like I should...I don't want to loose my feet or my eyesight...I bought a book today but they say different things than what my Dr. said...I'm so confused...Thanks for that link Kapri...I know MrsMaze you think we would be scared stiff! Dazzler I may PM you for some info...Thanks ladies

I have NEVER had this happen before.. I don't feel like eating!

My diabetes is out of control because I've been eating anything and everything I'm not supposed to have. So..now that I'm working hard to get myself back on track I'm finding that I don't WANT to eat.

The thought of food makes me feel sick and when I do make myself eat, the food tastes bad. I have to eat to maintain my sugar levels so I'm a mess.

This is all new to me! I've been overweight for 35 years. I've always been an emotional eater. I eat when I'm happy, when I'm sad, upset or mellow. Food is a large part of my life, which is why I've always had a hard time losing weight. Suddenly I'm an emotional NONeater and I don't know how to deal with it and keep my diabetes under control!

Has anyone else ever experienced this?

Oh dear mrsdragon sorry to hear you are now doing the opposite. I was recently doing the same with not eating, then forcing myself to eat because I know I have to eat. My diabetes is under control, but I have no clues if I was doing any damage because I don't check my sugar on a regular basis. It gets checked by the Dr every three months and the last time I went in August I had lost nine pounds and he was happy with me for doing that and now the struggle to keep it off. Hope you are feeling better soon.

I have NEVER had this happen before.. I don't feel like eating!

My diabetes is out of control because I've been eating anything and everything I'm not supposed to have. So..now that I'm working hard to get myself back on track I'm finding that I don't WANT to eat.

The thought of food makes me feel sick and when I do make myself eat, the food tastes bad. I have to eat to maintain my sugar levels so I'm a mess.

This is all new to me! I've been overweight for 35 years. I've always been an emotional eater. I eat when I'm happy, when I'm sad, upset or mellow. Food is a large part of my life, which is why I've always had a hard time losing weight. Suddenly I'm an emotional NONeater and I don't know how to deal with it and keep my diabetes under control!

Has anyone else ever experienced this?




I have been going thru this for a while too. I'm a type 2 diabetic and I have been eating out of control for the last 3 weeks especially as it gets colder cause I get more depressed(bills, holidays, stress) but now all of a sudden if I could I would go 3 days with out eating anything.

I think you just have to force yourself to eat a little whether your hungry or not. I am sorry I coudnt help more since I am going thru the same thing. I hope it gets better soon for you too though.

I was just curious to see if anyone else was a Type 2 Diabetic?

I was diagnosed about 2 years ago and I am having a hard time handling even now. It runs in my family so it wasnt completely unexpected, its just hard to manage sometimes and hard to take my pills. I am on Metfromin right now and it makes me sick as heck sometimes!

What are your experiences with Type 2?
What you are doing to handle it?

i have type 2 also.i have been taking actos.i have lost weight because of my walking and my job.mine runs in my family too.it is really hard when i go out to eat mostly at the hometown buffet.i have tried to stay on my low carb diet at home.it really stressful when our loved ones in prison.when our emotional support is gone

I'm also Type 2. I take Amaryl and Metformin. When I was first diagnosed I was scared so I ate right, exercised and lost 70 pounds. I've put it back on, am NOW eating right again - most of the time. I struggle with it because I am a food addict and even worse, I love my Coca Cola.

I can't drink diet because the aspartane gives me a headace. I also tried the new Zero and its BAAAD ;) So I pretty much stick to water and treat myself to a real can of Coke when I've been very very good! :D

I am hating taking my Metformin so much that I havent taken in 3 weeks and well does anyone have any tips on easing the side effects?

I'm a type 2 diabetic and take Metformin and Glyburide. I don't have any bad side effects from the medications or at least I haven't noticed any. Diabetes runs in my family, so I have seen the worst parts of the disease. My mother had a kidney transplant and my grandfather had two leg amputations due to gangrene setting in too.

I am also a Type 2 (newly diagnosed). I am currently on the *Lantus* insulin, if anyone has had, or currently dealing with that. I have not been placed on medication as of yet, but I am sure that's on the horizon. My blood sugar was 548 when they caught it, and it still hovers around 300 even with me having to give myself injections every time I eat anything. THAT is a pain in the you know what.....

Recently I have been doing readings, and when I haven't eaten in a few hours (fasting) it has dropped to like 131, and sometimes 185. Is that going on because its trying to settle down? Or does it mean, *the calm before the storm* meaning maybe after some time it will get out of control again? I am sorry, I'm just so new to this, I don't know what to expect to be honest. Any advice would be appreciated:)

Regards,
Tana

Hiya Ms Dragon, I know what you mean, during the last few weeks before my husband was to self surender I was not eating anything either, I was barely even drinking as well. Well when he did leave, it got even worse, I would have to sit myself down in front of, like a hard bolied egg ( they said I could have those) and FORCE myself to even take one bite. When I did take that bite, it came right back up within an hour. The longer I went without eating, the more upset my stomach became, and I could not keep ANYTHING down. Recently I have been eating little bits at a time, but my blood sugar has been rather cranky.

I finally owned up to this to my doctor and my diabetic nurse, and they busted on me BIGTIME. Now I am stuck on this one insulin dose, and I know if I go back there, I am going to get it even worse. Yes, I have gotten myself in a jam hardcore, and it might become dangerous if I am not careful. I guess I am going to have to suck it up, because I do need to go back, and soon, over my insulin issues.

Only advice I can give is try and force yourself to eat something small, even if it's a bite or two, to give your blood sugar something to work with. It did make a small difference in my actual readings. But who am I to be giving advice? LOL, I am not dealing with my own effectively.

Diabeties is a tricky disease 20 years for me. I am insulin dependent and i try to stick to the right types of foods, but it is still hard, harder as a kid much worse for me back then. after you accept you will get use to it. for me it is a daily action. i know i need to take my shots cause i know it helps me live and keeps me alive. I need the insulin to live, if i didnt take it i would be gone.
You get used to and it gets easier, just stick with it. good luck to all..

I found out about 2 months ago that i have diabetes all of my aunts have in fact I have one who is blind, on dialysis, has congestive heart failure and neuropathy. I have just started to see little hairlike things floating past my eyes. My sugar has been very high lately too I am not dealing with it very well I am afraid I will have to go to the insulin. Scary isnt it?

i have been a diabetic for 3 yrs and i had baby in september but the baby doesnt have the diabetes thank god. but was born a premie. if you keep your sugar high most likely you could go to insulin. its hard being a diabetic but you can control it. it take lots of discipline. if you keep your sugar high you could end up with an infection and it also with time can effect your vital organs like eyes and kidneys. i was born with 1 kidney and because of my diabetes and my last pregnancy i only have a 1/3 of it left. which now cause high blood pressure. so i take blood pressure pills 2 different kinds and insulin. and probaby within a year i will ,ost likely be on dialysis.