I'm scared that I will be diagnosed with diabetes today. How can I calm down?
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Take a few deep breaths and try to disengage yourself from the situation... in other words, find something to keep you busy and make you think about something else. \n\nIt may not be for everyone, but prayer is a great comfort and stress relief strategy. That's a personal decision though so that's all I will say about that. \n\nLook at it this way though... there are alot worse things that a doctor could tell you than that you are diabetic. I know it's bad enough in itself, but diabetes does not have to be a death sentence. The initial diagnosis is very scary and intimidating, but it's a very controllable condition and you can live a long, healthy, happy, and productive life with it. \n\nBeing diabetic doesn't mean that you are terminally ill. What it does mean is that you now have to make some healthier decisions and probably have to take some sort of medication. I am personally a Type 2 diabetic (I'm 24 years old) and it has changed my life, but I do not let it control my life. I still do all the things that I did before, but have made some health-conscious decisions within my lifestyle. I exercise, take medications, and watch what I eat... which are things that I should have been doing long before I got diagnosed. \n\nIf you are diagnosed, remember to keep a positive outlook. Diabetes will only control you if you let it. \n\nGood luck and best wishes... \n\nPost again and let us know what happens with your results.
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you can go and have a test from a Doctor. the best test is a GTT test (glucose tolerance test) and this will tell you weather you have diabetes or the percentage that you are going to get it. you fell thirsty when you consume a lot of sugar and feel dizzy. you can get clack outs, or there can be no symptoms at all. if you have any history of diabetes in you're family you should go have it checked out.
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The first answer is off base!  \n\n\nIf you have the Internet you have support!\n\nMy friends that have diabetes use the following website and they are successfully controlling their diabetes using their website:\n\nThis is the future for diabetes treatment...\n\nwww.nutrihand.com\n\nI will pray for you.\n\nNever Give Up!
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It seems to me that you have very mild diabetes if your fasting blood glucose is around 130. You are barely on the scale to be diagnosed... but, you can definitely control your diabetes with your diet. \nFirst of all, avoid eating sweets, or at least avoid eating sweets in excess. Some sweets are allowed, but within the bounds of moderation. \nSecondly, watch your carboyhydrate intake. Foods like potatoes and pasta and breads are loaded with carbs and will raise your blood sugar really quickly. Do some research on carb counting and see if that might help. \nAlso, avoid soft drinks. If you have to drink a soft drink, drink diet. \nThere are lots of great resources out there online about diabetic meal planning, carb counting, and diabetes in general, so check those out. Consult with your physician / healthcare team and a dietician to work out an individualized meal plan for you.
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You need to get your doctor to refer you to a diabetes nurse educator or endocrinologist (a doctor that specializes in endocrin diseases, which includes diabetes). He/she can explain your disease to you, and talk about the lifestyle changes you will need to make in order to prevent the complications of uncontrolled diabetes, like heart disease, gangrene and kidney failure. \nI have also included links to the American Diabetes Association, they will also have lots of  information. When it comes to diabetes, you cannot be too educated.\nGo out and buy a small notebook so you can jot down important information, and monitor your blood sugar levels in this diary.\nYou will need a high -protein, low carbohydrate diet. That means, cut out all sweets, sodas and candies. Limit starches (like potato chips, fries, etc), juices and fruits.\nI am sorry that they just dumped this on you and didn't take the time to explain. They are obligated to get you educated, so insist on a referral to a diabetes center.
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I have had this disease for over 30 years... it was a gift from my mom who has had it for 65+ years.  The only complication that i recently have is weight gain.(due to taking insulin which is a protein for so long)  This is not the worse disease to have.  When I was first diagnosed the only sugar free item was TAB soda..... so i did stand out alot being "different"\nPlease go to the doctors with your grand child and learn as much as possible.  If she eats 5 small meals a day... tests her blood 4 or more times, exercises, visits her dr. every 3 months.... she will live a long healthy life.  Make sure she stays away from splenda items... this is a sugar.  Eating right and exercising is not a curse... get the whole family to eat the diabetic diet.....and play together..... let her teach you how to test the blood...have her test your blood.. see who has the best #\nThere are support groups for parents and children..... talk to her dr about where and when..... so she won't feel so "different" \nYou are a great grand parent.  I understand your worry... the main thing is to accept her.... go out for a s/f ice cream one night and talk to her about things... but keep an eye on her blood sugar levels... that is the most important...... You will be fine....
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I am diabetic and just got diagnosed with  depression, I believe that there is a connection. I feel drained and frustrated with my diabetes on a regular basis. I also read that people who get diagnosed with diabetes have a great chance of becoming depressed becuase of the life style. I admit, it is sad thinking that I live out of a needle and vile of insulin, that i can't eat ice cream when I want, that I can't sleep or eat when I want to I need to be consistant, it becomes very upsetting!
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The doctor will be able to tell you with a simple blood test.  But it sounds to me like your just stressing over it and that may make these symptoms "new" to you.  You'll feel better tomorrow after you go to the doc.
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This will depend on several things but it sounds like you have been diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes which can often be controlled by diet.\n\nThere are a few key guidelines:\n\nAvoid foods with processed sugar.\n\nHave a piece of fruit 3 times per day.  That actually did me in for sweets, after 3 months of that much fruit I got really tired of anything that tasted sweet!\n\nEat 5 small meals per day instead of 2 or 3 larger ones.  Don't skip breakfast.  Have a slightly early lunch.  Your 3rd meal would be a small mid afternoon snack (like an apple with a 2 or 3 ritz crackers).  Dinner can be very normal but eat small portions.  Plan ahead that your 5th meal is still coming so leave some room and don't eat all the way to feeling full.  The 5th meal should also be a light snack with fruit and a bread (like the afternoon meal) but should include some protein about an hour or so before you go to bed.  The protein is slower to digest and get its sugar into your system so it helps your blood sugar from getting too low during the night.  A little cheese or some milk is good.  Or just something left over in the fridge from dinner.\n\nThe temptation is to replace sugars with fats for flavor.  Try not to fall into that trap.  Fish is good if you like it.  Tuna salad with tomato paste instead of mayo is a sandwich I like for lunch.\n\nThere are some "free" foods.  These are basically things you can eat anytime during the day and they won't impact your blood sugar much.  Carrots (I hate those), pickles (get some without sugar if you can, I found kosher pickles usually have no sugar).\n\nIncrease the amount of vegetables you eat throughout the day.  They have fewer calories and the bulk can help you feel fuller.\n\nThere are some things I've learned to avoid.  Watermelon sky rockets my blood sugar, the sauce on take out pizza, rice.\n\nI fear I'm rambling now, but it's a great time to be diabetic (comparatively) because of so many choices in artificial sweetener (I think Splenda is best, except when they put it in special splenda diet drinks).  \n\nI hope that helps.  It's been 20 years since I started and then they discovered I was actually a slow starting Type 1 diabetic.  While I was on the good diet, I felt better than I ever had before.\n\nGood luck.\n\nI'm happy to answer other questions from my experience if you drop me a line.
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You should be under the care of an endocrinologist who is a specialist \nin diabetes.I am surprised that you are not on a certain amount of grams of carbs per meal and snack.You should try the sugar free pies,cakes and candy if you get a taste for something sweet.They are good.But remember to count them with your carb limit.Stay away from sodas unless sugar free.You can live a long and healthy life.The key is to check your blood sugars frequently and keep your diabetes under control.Don't let it control you
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Keep a close and regular watch on your blood sugar level and blood pressure.\n\nYou should regulate your eating and sleeping habits, eat the right food and get plenty of rest.\n\nA regular exercise schedule will be helpfull too.\n\nIf your weight is on the higher side, please try to get in shape -all problems emanate from weight, and a lifestyle taht needs toning up.\n\nWish you a healthy and long life.
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Today there is no cure for diabetes. But lots of ways of prevent complications to a good extent with good care. Symtomps: feeling hungry and losing weight, thirsty and urinating a lot.
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Absolutely. I am a Type 1 diabetic and when my blood sugar goes low enough, I get really tired and want to go to sleep. I have had it for almost 14 years. If this is happening to you, don't go to sleep! Drink some orange juice, grape juice, or have some candy, because you don't want to end up in a coma. It's really that serious. Not only can low blood sugar do this, high blood sugar can as well.
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Have you been checked for diabetes?
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You're going to have to constantly monitor your bloodsugar.  Also, you are going to want to inform everyone working around you of your condition and keep emergency doses of insulin, medicine, or sugar around (like Orange Juice).  You could also expect to get tired more easily, be very tiresome if you haven't eaten, and if you don't monitor your bloodsugar, it can lead to vision loss.
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hi sweety (because you are diabetic) \nstop worrying.\nit is quite natural that people start worrying  at initial stage when they are advised to take medicines . definitely you can come to pre medication stage provided you  develop certain good habits like  diet control,simple exersises & medication(as advised by doctor) .\n\nregarding  diet control either we are ignorant or we cheat ourselves .i stress this point because i am also diabetic since 13 years. i know it is very difficult to avoid the food which we crave for .each day i tell myself that i am not going to eat the 'barred' food .like this i am adjusting to the situation .you can have tasty food even without sweets & transfat items. don,t copromise on taste.\ndefinitely you have to do simple exercises or brisk walk for 40 minutes daily.\ndon't stop medication until doctor advises you to do so..\ndiabetes is not a dicease.it is only deficiency.\nso don't bother .go ahead & enjoy yor life.
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Contact the American Diabetes Association.  Your doctor should have pamplets and information.  There should also be information that comes with your glucometer.  Your local hospital should also have information available.