the effects of diabetes

[justa~gurl]

it's taking a toll on my dad..
every reaction he has now is taking a lot out of him
it's really difficult to watch and know there is nothing that you can do to help him out.
he's begining to get really confused over simple things now (every reaction kills a lot of brain cells)
me and my mom were leaving the house cause i was going out and she was going uptown to pick up some groceries and we ended up leaving him on the porch looking after us like a lost puppy left behind..
we told him what we were doing, but it was like he still couldn't figure out why and where we were going.
i feel bad because sometimes i get frustrated with him because i have to explain things over and over again.. and i shouldn't feel frustrated with him.. it's not his fault..
i also get frustrated because he doesn't eat properly as he should.. in the morning he eats cookies to get his blood sugar up.. he doesn't make a breakfast for himself. he says he doesn't have enough time.. it's like he's not willing to admit or take responsibility for his diesease..

it's really sad because i can see he has the information in his head.. but it just seems like he can't piece a lot of things together anymore..

[ty_guy]

my dad is also on diabetes, has been for about 8 years. he worked with the miliray and they are suposed to do an annual and they haden't for 5 years and so my dad developed it over that period and went blind. i don't think he's ever really been how you described. i think my dad is type 2 so i dunno if that makes a difference.

[Jeaninah]

My dad and my Nana both have it. Its shitty as hell but if you eat right and keep in check with your medication you should be alright.

**For you-You should make sure you eat right and exercise alot because you have a high risk of developing the disease(if you dont have it already).. Get checked out!!

[.muffy.]

My sister and my boyfriend are both type one diabetics and I worry about when the long term effects will really start to be more present in their life. For right now, I'm just happy that they are both as healthy as they can possibly be, and that they are both fully in control of their diseases.

Cookies for breakfast is totally not acceptable any doctor will tell you this and if he wont listen to you, then you should set up an appointment for him to see his doctor and they can reitterate the importance of combining a healthy diet and proper levels of insulin in order to maintain control of his diabetes. (unless he's type two where he's not insulin dependant)

Have patience with him tho. Diabetes is a MAJOR lifestyle adjustment is it not easy for alot of people to accept. If he's not willing to make the time to make a proper breakfast for himself in the morning, maybe you can offer to wake up early and have breakfast together some mornings. Make a routine of a family breakfast if your schedules are able to allow it. If it means him being under control then it's worth it right?

[diva]

^ ppl with type two diabetes can need insulin as well.

a lot of pregnant women who gain too much weight during their pregnancies can develop diabetes as well

it goes away after they deliver, but it places them at a higher risk of developing it again later on in life

just some extra info

[miss.myra]

Originally Posted by .daisy.

Have patience with him tho. Diabetes is a MAJOR lifestyle adjustment is it not easy for alot of people to accept. If he's not willing to make the time to make a proper breakfast for himself in the morning, maybe you can offer to wake up early and have breakfast together some mornings. Make a routine of a family breakfast if your schedules are able to allow it. If it means him being under control then it's worth it right?

Couldn't agree more! I didn't understand much about diabetes until I moved in w/ a diabetic and honestly, if they take good proper care of themselves then 99% of the time you're not even going to notice a difference with them at all. When they act differently, which may happen from time to time you just have to realize that is not really them at all, you gotta be patient, and most importantly aware of what to do. Eventually you'll get to know and understand what diabetes looks like with someone else, you'll learn the signs and you'll know what to do to help out that special person if they ever need it. If he doesn't have time for breakfast, nagging him is the worst thing to do (esp to someone who is teetering on low blood sugar), try just kindly offering some fruit or a glass of juice and take it from there.

[MC Hammered]

Diabetes has a history in my familiy line and I've changed my eating habits to account for it.

I used to eat 4 bowls of rice at dinner and until my doctor told me that's really bad as the rice just spike up your blood sugar levels. With diabetes being in my family line it wouldn't help me either.

I've had bloodwork done and nothing has come up but I do know when my sugar levels get low that my body and brain get real antsy and aggrevated. I'm a near grouch in the mornings. :p

[crookedking]

i can't imagine winston being grouchy.

[MC Hammered]

"Fuck you biatch!! I live in a trash can!"