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07/20/09
10:38 AM
"Can anyone get back with me to help me in any way to understand and deal with this diabetes, and the most overwhelming feeling of emotional stress?"
Asked By:
azchris
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Coping And Emotional Issues
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I'm not at all, aware or experienced with this Diabetes Thing. I've been too buisy in Denial for the last few Years about it.
I'm no longer in Denial about it, i'm now in Survival about it.
Can anyone out there get back with me to help me in any way to understand and deal with this Diabetes, and the most overwhelming feeling of Emotional Stress. I'm not ready to die yet.
Expert Answers (2)
07/22/09
10:34 AM
First take a deep breath - and another. Stress makes blood sugars go up! It is very easy & a common response to deny diabetes because high sugars are not "painful" like a headache & you can keep functioning. We often think if it doesn't hurt, must not be that serious. Unfortunately ignoring diabetes is very serious - high sugars cause damage. Getting blood sugars under control helps prevent or delay complications.
Start with calling your primary care provider to make an appointment. Ask to see a certified diabetes educator and nutrition consult to help with your meal planning.
In the mean time make some simple changes in your eating and activity habits. Stop concentrated sweets like soda, desserts, juice. Use the plate method - 1/4 of plate lean protein (meat, poulty, fish), 1/4 plate starchy food ( 1 cup rice, pasta, potatoe, corn peas, etc), 1/2 plate unstarchy vegetables - even adding a side salad or small piece of fruit. Portion size is very important no matter what you eat. Start daily walking - 10 minutes after meals - increase the time and intensity as you are able. Monitor & record your blood sugars - fasting & 2 hours after meals give the best information.
The good news is you are now ready for to take action and assume responsibility for your diabetes! It is a process so be patient & consistent in your efforts.
Answered By:
Beth McKinzie
Accreditations: RN, BSN, CDE
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07/22/09
10:43 AM
First take a deep breath, now another one. Stress makes your blood sugars go up. It is easy & common to deny diabetes because high blood sugars don't "hurt" like a headache. We often think if there is not pain, it must not be that serious. Denying diabetes is serious - high blood sugars cause damage.
Call your primary care provider for an appointment. Ask to see a certified diabetes educator or attend classes. Also you need to see a nutrionist for meal planning assistance.
In the meantime, start to make some changes in your eating and activity. Stop concentrated non-nutritious foods like soda, juice, desserts. Use the plate method - 1/4 plate lean protein (meat, poultry, fish), 1/4 plate starchy foods (1 cup rice, pasta, potatoe, peas, corn, etc), 1/2 plate non-starchy vegetables, add a side salad or a small piece of fruit. Breakfast can be a small bowl of unsweetened cereal or cheese/peanut butter toast. Portion size is important no matter what you eat. Walk daily - 10 minutes after meals is a good start. Monitor & record your blood sugar - fasting & 2 hours after meals provides good information.
The good news is you have decided to take responsiblity for your diabetes and make changes. It is a process - be patient & consistent. You can do it!
Answered By:
Beth McKinzie
Accreditations: RN, BSN, CDE
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Community Answers (3)
07/31/09
05:06 PM
I really sympathize, and hope you are doing better today, 11 days after your post? I was overwhelmed also, and the best thing I did
was go to a Diabetes Educator and tell myself I could manage the
steps one at a time. There will be good days and bad, but realize you are handling it the BEST you can, and doing all you can. Good Luck.
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cellis713
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07/22/09
07:50 PM
Hi Chris I answered you in the type 2 room. If your bs are in the 600 you need imediate attention. I dont care what you have to do but you need help. So even if it takes freinds or family to help you get some. The best thing you can do for yourself is lower your carb intake. To have 600 bs you have to be either eating lots of carbs or you have extreme stress in your body. We are here for you also being active helps lower your numbers.
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