I caught the beginning of The Talk this afternoon. They were discussing celebrity chef Paula Deen's news that she has type 2 diabetes. Evidently, she has had this for three years and finally decided to come out.
One of the talk show hosts said, "Type 1 is the one that you're born with and Type 2 heavily relates to being overweight." WOOHOO!!!!!!
Thank you "The Talk" for separating type 1 from type 2 diabetes!
Showing posts with label type 2 diabetes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label type 2 diabetes. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Sunday, July 17, 2011
My Diabetes Breakdown
It's been about 8 months since Andrew was diagnosed with type 1, 7 months since he was diagnosed with celiac disease and about 1-1/2 months since he was diagnosed with double diabetes. I think things are just now starting to sink in.
It was right before Thanksgiving when we received his diabetes diagnosis. After that was Christmas and we struggled to finish up our homeschooling year while having our whole household turned literally upside down. I never really took the time to grieve since I just dove right in and made sure that Andrew was taken care of.
I'm now realizing that I forgot to take care of someone - ME.
My normal bubbly self is now so tired all the time and I've gained weight. At church today, I had to leave during the beginning music. The words just touch my heart and I break down in tears. I'm just so emotional lately. I excused myself to the bathroom and got myself together. I then ventured to visit Andrew and see what his 1 hour post breakfast was. As he was testing, he said that one of the little girls in his class stood up and announced that her mom now has diabetes. It took all I had to keep it together. I know the family and they are just wonderful people! To me, it doesn't matter if someone has type 1, type 2, type 3, MODY, LADA, gestational, etc... Wherever diabetes shows up, it impacts that person and everyone around them.
My question to all of you: When does it get better?
I know that my healing can only come through the Father. As I got into our car after church, I was overwhelmed as the Lord spoke to me. He told me that my healing will be through helping the newly diagnosed diabetic in our church family. What a blessing!!!! His name will be praised as I explain how He has worked in our lives since Andrew's diagnosis. God ALWAYS knows what we need and when. He wants me to give all my fears and worries to Him which will allow Him to work through me. Amen!
It was right before Thanksgiving when we received his diabetes diagnosis. After that was Christmas and we struggled to finish up our homeschooling year while having our whole household turned literally upside down. I never really took the time to grieve since I just dove right in and made sure that Andrew was taken care of.
I'm now realizing that I forgot to take care of someone - ME.
My normal bubbly self is now so tired all the time and I've gained weight. At church today, I had to leave during the beginning music. The words just touch my heart and I break down in tears. I'm just so emotional lately. I excused myself to the bathroom and got myself together. I then ventured to visit Andrew and see what his 1 hour post breakfast was. As he was testing, he said that one of the little girls in his class stood up and announced that her mom now has diabetes. It took all I had to keep it together. I know the family and they are just wonderful people! To me, it doesn't matter if someone has type 1, type 2, type 3, MODY, LADA, gestational, etc... Wherever diabetes shows up, it impacts that person and everyone around them.
My question to all of you: When does it get better?
I know that my healing can only come through the Father. As I got into our car after church, I was overwhelmed as the Lord spoke to me. He told me that my healing will be through helping the newly diagnosed diabetic in our church family. What a blessing!!!! His name will be praised as I explain how He has worked in our lives since Andrew's diagnosis. God ALWAYS knows what we need and when. He wants me to give all my fears and worries to Him which will allow Him to work through me. Amen!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Passed with Flying Colors
Andrew had his first eye exam today since his diabetes diagnosis. It made me sad when the doctor sat down face to face with him and explained that he'll need to have a dilated eye exam each year due to his diabetes.
I know it's preventative, but it's something else that sets him apart because of his diabetes.
The doctor did explain to me that diabetic retinopathy is not very common. He recommended keeping Andrew's A1C in the 6's and 7's throughout his entire life to lower his chances of getting it.
I praise God that He has blessed us with an A+ report today. WOOHOO!!!
If you have put off your yearly dilated eye exam, PLEASE schedule it today.
I know it's preventative, but it's something else that sets him apart because of his diabetes.
The doctor did explain to me that diabetic retinopathy is not very common. He recommended keeping Andrew's A1C in the 6's and 7's throughout his entire life to lower his chances of getting it.
I praise God that He has blessed us with an A+ report today. WOOHOO!!!
If you have put off your yearly dilated eye exam, PLEASE schedule it today.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Funny Story
Today, I had to undergo a 5 hour glucose tolerance test. There are many factors that are weighing against me for possibly getting type 2 diabetes in the future.
There were approximately 10-12 seats in the waiting room. People that were getting x-rays and lab work would sit in there until they were called. For me, unfortunately, I was there for the 5 hour wait.
After my 1 hour blood draw, the sugar hit me like a ROCK and I decided to curl up in my seat and take a little nap. At this time, the room was empty.
When I woke up, there were 10-12 sets of eyeballs looking at me. I was so embarrassed! The whole waiting room filled up without me even knowing it! I had my hair hanging over my face and I'm sure I was probably catching flies with my mouth wide open.
As I got my wits about me, I wondered back to get my 2 hour blood draw. The nurse told me that they had to check me out to make sure I was ok. I've had bad experiences with glucose tolerance tests in the past and they were worried that I would pass out. As they noticed me breathing, they thought I was ok to be left alone.
Thankfully, the test went a lot better than the one's I've had in the past. Hopefully that's a good sign!
I hope I was able to make you smile today!!!
There were approximately 10-12 seats in the waiting room. People that were getting x-rays and lab work would sit in there until they were called. For me, unfortunately, I was there for the 5 hour wait.
After my 1 hour blood draw, the sugar hit me like a ROCK and I decided to curl up in my seat and take a little nap. At this time, the room was empty.
When I woke up, there were 10-12 sets of eyeballs looking at me. I was so embarrassed! The whole waiting room filled up without me even knowing it! I had my hair hanging over my face and I'm sure I was probably catching flies with my mouth wide open.
As I got my wits about me, I wondered back to get my 2 hour blood draw. The nurse told me that they had to check me out to make sure I was ok. I've had bad experiences with glucose tolerance tests in the past and they were worried that I would pass out. As they noticed me breathing, they thought I was ok to be left alone.
Thankfully, the test went a lot better than the one's I've had in the past. Hopefully that's a good sign!
I hope I was able to make you smile today!!!
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Amusement Park Fun
This is our first summer tackling diabetes and celiac disease. As a family, we always look forward to our summer amusement park visit.
I have to say that I'm a little apprehensive on how to tackle this situation, especially the challenging food issues. It saddens me that we won't be indulging in funnel cake, cotton candy and all the other fun amusement park food must haves. Let's face it, food is definitely part of the fun! I'll definitely miss just being able to get something to eat when we're hungry. This is the stuff that plays with my mind and gets me down. I worry how these situations affect Andrew and I worry how they also affect my other two children. I'm still trying to accept that we have a "new normal" lifestyle.
Andrew's currently on a slide scale, so his insulin needs should be pretty easy to figure out as long as D doesn't act up throughout the day. I plan to take my frio bag for his insulin and pack some low blood sugar fixes.
My dilemma is with the celiac disease. Because Andrew has a hybrid of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, he has to control his carb intake to keep insulin resistance at bay. The amusement Park's gluten free menu consists of fries, cotton candy, hot dog, hamburger and ice cream. Well, the fries are too fattening, cotton candy is too much sugar, I wouldn't trust the vendors with the hot dog and hamburger since they will be touching wheat buns all day long and the ice cream has sugar. What the heck are we to feed him?
I'll have to pack him gluten free food for lunch, dinner and snacks. For lunch, I can pack a gluten free rice cake with peanut butter, veggies and fruit. What can I take for dinner? Anyone know of a good gluten free pasta salad? I think there is a TGIF near the park. I'll have to check out their menu. I guess I'll take nuts and cheese sticks for snacks. I have a cooler on wheels that I intend to stuff everything into. Then I have to cross my fingers that they let me take it in the park.
I have to say that I'm a little apprehensive on how to tackle this situation, especially the challenging food issues. It saddens me that we won't be indulging in funnel cake, cotton candy and all the other fun amusement park food must haves. Let's face it, food is definitely part of the fun! I'll definitely miss just being able to get something to eat when we're hungry. This is the stuff that plays with my mind and gets me down. I worry how these situations affect Andrew and I worry how they also affect my other two children. I'm still trying to accept that we have a "new normal" lifestyle.
Andrew's currently on a slide scale, so his insulin needs should be pretty easy to figure out as long as D doesn't act up throughout the day. I plan to take my frio bag for his insulin and pack some low blood sugar fixes.
My dilemma is with the celiac disease. Because Andrew has a hybrid of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, he has to control his carb intake to keep insulin resistance at bay. The amusement Park's gluten free menu consists of fries, cotton candy, hot dog, hamburger and ice cream. Well, the fries are too fattening, cotton candy is too much sugar, I wouldn't trust the vendors with the hot dog and hamburger since they will be touching wheat buns all day long and the ice cream has sugar. What the heck are we to feed him?
I'll have to pack him gluten free food for lunch, dinner and snacks. For lunch, I can pack a gluten free rice cake with peanut butter, veggies and fruit. What can I take for dinner? Anyone know of a good gluten free pasta salad? I think there is a TGIF near the park. I'll have to check out their menu. I guess I'll take nuts and cheese sticks for snacks. I have a cooler on wheels that I intend to stuff everything into. Then I have to cross my fingers that they let me take it in the park.
Please feel free to share your amusement park tips!!!
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Double Trouble
The endocrinologist has diagnosed Andrew with type 1.5 diabetes also known as "double diabetes" or "type 3". He has a hybrid of type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Andrew was overweight at diagnosis and has since lost 15 pounds! I am SO PROUD of him! Believe me, it hasn't been easy.
His type 1 diagnosis came from having antibodies and celiac disease (autoimmune).
His type 2 diagnosis came from having insulin resistance which was detected on a recent 5 hour glucose test.
Diet and nutrition play a HUGE part is his diabetes care. The longer he can keep his weight down, the better the insulin resistance will be. Insulin resistance is when your body still produces some insulin, but your body cannot use it correctly. This is the reason why we have to keep his carb counts down.
The interesting thing is that skinny/normal type 1's can develop type 2 as well if they become overweight. Yes, TYPE 1 CAN BECOME DOUBLE DIABETES!
When we began to work with a nutritionist, they gave him an eating plan for the present weight that he was. I went round and round with the endo. that I was with at the time because I knew he needed to lose weight. She wanted to let him eat what he wanted because he was a kid after all. I'm here to say "HOGWASH!"
Yes, our diabetic kids can eat whatever they want, but I want to place a word of caution. Please continue to watch over your children's diets by limiting their fat intake, sweets and junk food. We are living proof that double diabetes exists and I don't want other kids to have to go through what we are.
If we would have continued on the path that we were on and let Andrew continue to gain weight, there is a good chance that he would be on an oral medicine (Metformin) for the insulin resistance along with his insulin. His hard work and dedication has made him healthier and has given him better blood glucose control.
Resource: http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/type2/t2_dd.htm
Andrew was overweight at diagnosis and has since lost 15 pounds! I am SO PROUD of him! Believe me, it hasn't been easy.
His type 1 diagnosis came from having antibodies and celiac disease (autoimmune).
His type 2 diagnosis came from having insulin resistance which was detected on a recent 5 hour glucose test.
Diet and nutrition play a HUGE part is his diabetes care. The longer he can keep his weight down, the better the insulin resistance will be. Insulin resistance is when your body still produces some insulin, but your body cannot use it correctly. This is the reason why we have to keep his carb counts down.
The interesting thing is that skinny/normal type 1's can develop type 2 as well if they become overweight. Yes, TYPE 1 CAN BECOME DOUBLE DIABETES!
When we began to work with a nutritionist, they gave him an eating plan for the present weight that he was. I went round and round with the endo. that I was with at the time because I knew he needed to lose weight. She wanted to let him eat what he wanted because he was a kid after all. I'm here to say "HOGWASH!"
Yes, our diabetic kids can eat whatever they want, but I want to place a word of caution. Please continue to watch over your children's diets by limiting their fat intake, sweets and junk food. We are living proof that double diabetes exists and I don't want other kids to have to go through what we are.
If we would have continued on the path that we were on and let Andrew continue to gain weight, there is a good chance that he would be on an oral medicine (Metformin) for the insulin resistance along with his insulin. His hard work and dedication has made him healthier and has given him better blood glucose control.
Resource: http://www.childrenwithdiabetes.com/type2/t2_dd.htm
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