Posted by WorryGirl on May 2, 2003, at 15:34:59
In reply to Well, now I'm upset, posted by Dinah on April 30, 2003, at 10:16:14
> I went right past pre-diabetic into diabetic. In January I was sort of pre-pre-diabetic and now I'm diabetic. I knew I should have put off my appointment. I've just come through a very stressful period at work, and not only was I drinking a lot of cola to rev myself up to get the work done, but also stress itself raises blood sugar levels. I really considered putting the tests off for a month or so.
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> Now I'm stuck with a condition that will make it very hard and expensive to get insurance. And I feel I've brought trouble to my family because of that. And bringing shame and ruin to my family is my biggest fear.
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> Stupid stupid me. If I'd have put it off a month, I'll bet my blood sugars would have been within acceptable levels.
Hi Dinah,
You have received some good advice from these posts. I'm sorry you are going through this. Is it true that once diagnosed as a diabetic you are at the point of no return? If you somehow were able to show continuously lower blood sugar levels (through diet, excercise, etc.) would that help? I've heard that eating foods with a lower glycemic index (old fashioned oatmeal, brown rice) helps, along with exercise and omega fatty acids, etc. Cinnamon is supposed to lower blood sugar levels, too. I don't know how severe your diabetes is. Sorry I am of no real help, but I know how frustrated you must feel.
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