Deeply depressed.

[Panache]

My neighbor and friend Bob found out he had diabetes a few years ago when he collapsed on his kitchen floor in front of his family and had to be rushed to the hospital in an ambulance.

He found out he was diabetic and immediately took steps to lose weight. He started watching his diet and because he needed to exercise he bought himself a mountain bike. It proved not only to be great exercise but great fun. He is now an avid rider and accomplished rider, he is in great shape, and has met a large number of new friends all because he took charge of his health. Today he in such great shape and a very happy fellow.

So on your feet sir!

Cheers

Jamie

[jordanjm]

I too have diabetes. I have learned to live with it. I made some changes, and now I can eat almost anything with in reason. What works for me is to eat to keep my weight down, and to balance my carbs through out the day. If you need them I have made a Meal Chart and a Glucose Chart .

[Ozman1944]

Hey! It's only Diabetes, hardly Colon Cancer, now is it? So, you have to ditch the Twinkies & chocolates somewhat, and get off your *** & jog around a bit. No biggie.
Your family loves you and has managed the Bi-Polar thing pretty well, so this should be a breeze compared to that.
And, this rabble is always here for you; (It could be worse-we COULD be living next door!).
This is a new adventure beginning for you. Besides, only the good die young, you should live to be 104.

[beowulf67]

Good luck with this. You will have to make some changes to your diet and lifestyle but the upside is you'll be around to watch your kids and grandkids grow up.

The downside is you'll lose weight and have to buy all new kilts!!

Remember AJ, the lady who came to Memphis with me the last time? She's been diabetic since high school. PM me an email addy and I'll have her contact you if you like.

[McClef]

I nearly fainted when I saw your blood sugar level then I realised we use a different measuring system over here.

I was late onset too but they put me straight on an insulin regime so I guess that they concluded that diet and exercise or diet and tablets would not work in my case.

I was devastated too when I was diagnosed back in 1999 but you do adjust and learn to control it and not let it control you.

I guess we are lucky over here that cost isn't an issue thanks to the NHS.

[Big Paul]

The man upstairs is the only one that knows how much you can take. No worries!

Keep swinging for the fences!!!

I'm a man of size myself. I started Weight Watchers 24 weeks ago, I'm down 36 pounds! I highly recommend Weight Watchers! It works!

Just think of the up side of loosing weight and getting in shape, no more Fat Tax (having to pay extra for big sizes)!! I'm looking forward to the day when I don't have to pay the Fat Tax!

Another thing I found that helps with being down in the dumps... Go for a long walk! I will help to clear your head and you will be getting exercise!!

[TheSp8]

C'mon someone kick me in my @$$, and tell me to stop feeling sorry for myself!

Pull your head out and suck it up and drive on. That said, diabetes is not the end of life. Daddy developed it a few years back, dropped weight, started exercising, takes minimal medication and is doing fine. Your family will watch what you eat closer than you will probably so it'll be alright. This will end up being just another bump in the road of life rather than a major detour. We'll encourage or fuss as you need as well. Take care.

YMOS,
Tony

[Raphael]

One of my aunts is diabetic and she is still going strong at 85 years old. You still have plenty of kilt wearing years left.

[Steeplechase]

Chin up bud! Controlling Type 2 diabetes will be easier than the Bi-polar, I understand the uneasy feeling about the costs that you may have to face. My wife is always complaining about the cost of her bi-polar meds. Many can control Type 2 with a strict diet and minimal meds.

My Dad has Type 1 diabetes, the really bad stuff. He is 70 y/o and has had diabetes for about 45 years! Follow the doctors advice and you will be with your loved ones for many, many years.

[Archangel]

Had to study this for some guys at work. Basic point is the exercise, the feeling down and tired is part of the diabetes and walking removes that. Might help deal with the bi-polar part as well. At least, it will keep the two separate. Here, at work, guys in one department watch out for the one with diabetes. They've learned the symptoms and carry candy with them, just in case. It's a nice thing, they help him monitor it.