One Day at a Time
Today I got the results of my HbA1c. It was 9.2%. Here is a link that describes what this test is.
To put that number in perspective (sorta) for us, when I was pregnant with Cody and they put me in the hospital to bring down my blood sugar, my HbA1c was 7.9. They told me anything 8.5 and over could cause damage to the baby. With the insulin, I maintained about a 5.0 - 5.3 throughout the rest of the pregnancy.
Well, I’m not pregnant. So the 9.2 number is causing damage to just… ME, as is apparent by the symptoms I’ve been having and chose to ignore.
This is a big wake up call for me.
Today I went grocery shopping. I realized how many foods I will no longer be able to eat, or have to eat in very small portions. At one point I wanted to just break down and cry and leave… ’cause… this sucks. One of the thoughts that went through my head was, “sure, I’m overweight but there are many overweight people out there who don’t have diabetes. Why me??”
But the pity party is not my style so I got over it quickly enough.. I took a deep breath and told myself I’d get through this, and I’ll beat it, too. One day at a time.
I am gone for a few days dealing with family issues and I come back to this. You are a strong person and you have a strong support system so I know you will be ok. I can’t even imagine how hard it must be though. Will you have to give yourself shots or watch your diet and take pills?
Do you ever have short days or days off on the weekends? We need to get together. *sending great big Cathy friend hugs your way.*
I know I don’t have diabetes, but I have friends and family that do. What I’ve learned is that a positive attitude can go a long way. Of course, thats true for most of life
Just trying to help support ya hon
*hugs*
~mantha
A good attitude does go a long way.
So does support and love from good friends and family.
Thanks guys
I went through denial myself. I have had no symptoms, it’s just been something my doctor has kept track of because I’ve been so overweight my whole life. But I understand that Type 2 can be completely obliterated by losing weight. (Is that good news?) I’m doing my best, I’ve lost 6 pounds in 2 weeks. As I said to my sister, I don’t drink, I don’t smoke, I don’t even have sex anymore, and you’re telling me I can’t eat anymore also? Tell me again what I’m living for? It’s so hard to know I can’t have a lot of the good things I’ve always taken for granted. Hang in there kid, it can only get better if we take care of ourselves. Frances
Well, I’ve got confidence you will do well Tracie. My dad was also diagnosed last year, one of the reasons I’ve been cutting back on my mega sugar intake stuff myself. If losing weight can eliminate the problem, it may be time to consider regular DDR or some other form of exercise you find enjoyable. Sorry I didn’t post for so long, my system got wiped shortly after arrival here. I found out I lost 40 lbs since arriving here and doing lots of stairs and increasing my DDR play time. Everyone that thought I looked thinner was right! :p
*big hug* if you ever need to talk to someone I’m a phonecall away. I always have time for friends.
Jason
the one thing Ive always admired about you Tracie is that yer strong… you will win in the end I have faith.
Ralph