Bummer...

Well, not really sure what to make of this, but apparently I am a full blown diabetic.

Everyone keeps saying 'sorry to hear that' when I tell them, but to me it didn't really mean much until the doc I saw today said she wouldn't like to be diagnosed with it. When a doc says that, you worry!

I think my ignorance of the problem is why I'm not that fussed. But it would appear to actually be quite a big problem.

The long term effects seem to be pretty serious and it would appear that I've had symptoms for quite awhile but no-one picked up on them. That annoyed me tbh. For years I've had slightly abnormal liver test results that have just been ignored. And today the doc goes thats prob why they were abnormal, early signs of diabeties. (If anyone likes pate then apparently my liver would make good stuff right now!!!!) I've had probs with my calf muscles, serious pain, and one of the symptoms of diabeties is bad circulation. Now I'm thinking was that the cause?

So, looks like I need to get a handle on this and see what I can do to lessen the effects. Never been the most disciplined person in the world, but I'd better start to be.

I still have things I want to do and I'd be pissed if didn't get to do them!

Anyway, just thought I'd share!!!...

My Grandma was a full blown diabetic..she lived till she was 83.

Only thing I will say and I mean this without any offence (so I apologise if I do offend) but maybe time to try and shift a few pounds?

Pete wrote:

My Grandma was a full blown diabetic..she lived till she was 83.

Only thing I will say and I mean this without any offence (so I apologise if I do offend) but maybe time to try and shift a few pounds?

Yep, that seems to be the general jist...

looks like that old fav of mine ( ), exercise, is on the agenda.

RFFB wrote:

Pete wrote:

My Grandma was a full blown diabetic..she lived till she was 83.

Only thing I will say and I mean this without any offence (so I apologise if I do offend) but maybe time to try and shift a few pounds?

Yep, that seems to be the general jist...

looks like that old fav of mine ( ), exercise, is on the agengda.

Exercise is easy if you find something you enjoy. For me it's cycling and 25 minutes twice a week in the gym....you need to find something you enjoy, watch what you eat and you'll soon see the pounds melt away...

Good luck!

I can help with one!!!!

Chrissy wrote:

I can help with one!!!!

You mean the power walks right? Someone to talk to...

Chrissy wrote:

I can help with one!!!!

RFFB wrote:

Chrissy wrote:

I can help with one!!!!

What?!!! it's one you like!!!

Oh for God's sake !!! Get a room !!!!!!

Roger. H wrote:

Oh for God's sake !!! Get a room !!!!!!

YEAH!!!!

Even I have to agree with that comment!!!

Chrissy...sssssh!!!!! I know that may be difficult, but try!!!!

RFFB wrote:

Roger. H wrote:

Oh for God's sake !!! Get a room !!!!!!

YEAH!!!!

Even I have to agree with that comment!!!

Chrissy...sssssh!!!!! I know that may be difficult, but try!!!!

What's wrong with talking about walking...

Pete wrote:

What's wrong with talking about walking...

It was giving Adam a stiff leg.

Pete wrote:

RFFB wrote:

Roger. H wrote:

Oh for God's sake !!! Get a room !!!!!!

YEAH!!!!

Even I have to agree with that comment!!!

Chrissy...sssssh!!!!! I know that may be difficult, but try!!!!

What's wrong with talking about walking...

See pete gets it!!!! You thers are a bunch of perverts....

Chrissy wrote:

Pete wrote:

RFFB wrote:

Roger. H wrote:

Oh for God's sake !!! Get a room !!!!!!

YEAH!!!!

Even I have to agree with that comment!!!

Chrissy...sssssh!!!!! I know that may be difficult, but try!!!!

What's wrong with talking about walking...

See pete gets it!!!! You thers are a bunch of perverts....

Yeah! Can't beat a good walk.

exactly I was just going to call him and talk to him while he walked....

Been reading up on all of this and while its a lot I keep seeing its managable and a long healthy life can come out of it...
I'm grateful..

Chrissy wrote:

exactly I was just going to call him and talk to him while he walked....

Been reading up on all of this and while its a lot I keep seeing its managable and a long healthy life can come out of it...
I'm grateful..

Biggest thing will self control & restraint. Sure Adam will overcome this and live a long, healthy & prosperous life...

Is Adam ok? Not heard from him for a while.

He is fine and I'll tell him you asked..

Started on the medication and seems to be doing so far so good..
Working a lot of hours

And his fecking computor broke!! this time for good. So his is limping along on a very old laptop at the moment...
He should have a new one sorted very soon. I will tell him hello from everyone...

Chrissy wrote:

He is fine and I'll tell him you asked..

Started on the medication and seems to be doing so far so good..
Working a lot of hours

And his fecking computor broke!! this time for good. So his is limping along on a very old laptop at the moment...
He should have a new one sorted very soon. I will tell him hello from everyone...

Ok. Thanks Chrissy. As we are such a small (yet loving!) community it's mroe obvious when one of us disappers.

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis Adam. My Mom was insuline dependent for over 20 years. She was borderline at first. The doctor warned her she needed to lose weight. When she didn't lose the weight they had to put her on insuline. The library has some wonderful diabetic cookbooks and there are tons of good sugar free desserts now. Exercise is fun. Find something you like to do. I didn't realize the connection between the painful calf muscles from bad circulation..or liver tests Keep us posted...Wishing you good health!

This just makes you more aware of what you eat, hoping for the best.

Pete wrote:

Chrissy wrote:

He is fine and I'll tell him you asked..

Started on the medication and seems to be doing so far so good..
Working a lot of hours

And his fecking computor broke!! this time for good. So his is limping along on a very old laptop at the moment...
He should have a new one sorted very soon. I will tell him hello from everyone...

Ok. Thanks Chrissy. As we are such a small (yet loving!) community it's more obvious when one of us disappers.

Hear Hear. Come back soon Adam. The Forum is Bear without you.

Roger. H wrote:

Pete wrote:

Chrissy wrote:

He is fine and I'll tell him you asked..

Started on the medication and seems to be doing so far so good..
Working a lot of hours

And his fecking computor broke!! this time for good. So his is limping along on a very old laptop at the moment...
He should have a new one sorted very soon. I will tell him hello from everyone...

Ok. Thanks Chrissy. As we are such a small (yet loving!) community it's more obvious when one of us disappers.

Hear Hear. Come back soon Adam. The Forum is Bear without you.

Yes. This forum is the polar opposite of another place...

No one's grizzly here.