Deeply depressed.

[Richland]

My Boss has been diabetic since he was 15. He has run the Boston marathon every year for the past 20 years.
He typically WINS shorter distance runs against 25 year olds.
He has a beautiful wife and three healthy sons.
It is not that hard to control.
work with the medical pros and "DO WHAT THEY TELL YOU."
life will be great.......
My two cents
Now the time for the kick in the A$$:
"If you are a man you will handle it, if not you will get handled."

[pipesndrumsnun]

First, don't worry...all shall be well; just be sure to take your doctor's advice, particularly re: diet and exercise.
Second, do be certain to ask about medication interactions...throwing off the bi-polar will screw up the blood sugar and throwing off the blood sugar will screw up the bi-polar.
My prediction: a year from now you'll be posting pics of a slimmer, trimmer, healthier you...in a great new and smaller kilt!

[Red_Raven]

I second pipesndrumsnun make sure to keep up on both medications. Bi-polar as well as hypoglycemia (pre-diabetes) runs in my family. and when someone forgets one or the other of their meds it can run havoc on them. But with good follow-up care. most have done great.

Go and talk to you mental health people in your community. All of my mothers Medications for Bi-polar are covered under a federal program, which is a god send as she is on disability and would not otherwise be able to afford them. A lot of people don't want to ask for a handout but there are times when one must do what helps the family. you might find that the help upfront allows you to level out and change your family for the better.

[RockyR]

I know Ya'll won't treat me like I gonna die any day now. C'mon someone kick me in my @$$, and tell me to stop feeling sorry for myself!

Hey... it aint Cancer and can (hopefully) be controlled with your eating habbits. So your life has to change a bit... big deal. Thousands of people endure worse things every day.

What you need is to get your new diet in swing and organize a kilt night to lift your spirits. Figure out what you can / can't eat or drink and go out and meet up with a few kilties and enjoy a good Irish band. If that doesn't help you forget your troubles for a couple hours, nothing will.

[macsim]

Don't know what kind of insurance you have but with the insurance company I work for in NC you can get your deductible waived for diabetic supplies if you have diabetes and sign up for the health management program. A lot of people just don't realize it and never utilize the benefit. Might be worth checking with whoever your insurance is with to see if they have a similar program. Diabetes runs in my mom's family but I've been fortunate so far. I really think exercise and diet do play a large role. Hang in there!

[AtagahiKC]

It's not the end of the world.

Check out a drug called, "Januvia". It is new and treats the disease, rather than the symptoms. It works wonders for me.

Also, get your heart checked out. I did mine purely as a precaution and ended up having to have two stents. Heart disease goes hand in hand with diabetes, so you have to take care of both.

Good luck!

[ardchoille]

Saturday, my doctor dropped a big bomb on me. I've got diabetes. Blood sugar was 362! Average is between 60 and 100. Drastic changes coming in my future. My family can't afford me being a diabetic. We can't afford much of anything right now. Most of my friends are treating me like I'm about to die which, of course, just makes me more depressed. I am bi-polar as well, which is why I am so depressed in the first place. I am trying everything I know to keep in good spirits, but I am so very low. Sorry, I just had to get it off my chest. I know Ya'll won't treat me like I gonna die any day now. C'mon someone kick me in my @$$, and tell me to stop feeling sorry for myself!

I have three family members who have diabetes and they are all happy and active.. one of them is a sky diving instructor and is still at it. Diabetes can be a life-changing thing, but it by no means is the end of life. A good attitude and determination are the keys, don't let this bring you down. Keep your chin up and your eyes on the road ahead