Complications of Diabetes.?
Nov 30, 2009 | Complications of Diabetes
My mother had diabetes when I was a teen. Before she died she was left a with multiple amputations and only had her right arm left. Had anyone had servere complications or know of people that have them? I am woried as I just found I have diabetes and I am determined to not be like my mother and keep control of my diabetes.
Hi Nicki, welcome to the club. (I’m guessing you were diagnosed with type 2). While my mother did not suffer multiple amputations, she suffered just about everything else and ended up incapacitated in a nursing home with dementia.
Why not do as I did and use this opportunity to learn as much as you can about controlling the disease? I have turned it around and am actually thriving on it. I’ve lost weight, I’m more energetic, and feel great.There are so many things you can do. In addition to the obvious, like diet and exercise, did you know that a half teaspoon of cinnamon each day can boost the effectiveness of your insulin? Did you know that fresh bitter melon can reduce your blood sugar? I learned all this stuff in my second year with the disease. The first year was total denial. Eating like a pig, drinking, you name it.
Why not visit my profile (click on ole Foghorn), and check out some of my findings? It’s a non commercial, personal website that I’ve posted tons of info on to help people like you and me become less dependent on useless healthcare "professionals".
December 1st, 2009 at 1:37 am
The complications of diabetis are numerous and are mostly related to sugar control. The poorer your sugar control the more likely that complications will happen sooner than expected. The complications of diabetis would include: the eyes- retinal blindness, the brain- a higher than average chance of stroke, the heart- higher than average chance of heart attacks and they are more difficult to treat, the kidneys- renal failure being the most serious, and the feet- poor wound healing leading to amputations.
There are several others, but I just mentioned the more common ones. Don’t fret, see your local endocrinologist. Diabetis is perfectly manageable as long as you take your meds, watch your diet and make regular visits to your doc.
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December 1st, 2009 at 1:53 am
Hi Nicki, welcome to the club. (I’m guessing you were diagnosed with type 2). While my mother did not suffer multiple amputations, she suffered just about everything else and ended up incapacitated in a nursing home with dementia.
Why not do as I did and use this opportunity to learn as much as you can about controlling the disease? I have turned it around and am actually thriving on it. I’ve lost weight, I’m more energetic, and feel great.There are so many things you can do. In addition to the obvious, like diet and exercise, did you know that a half teaspoon of cinnamon each day can boost the effectiveness of your insulin? Did you know that fresh bitter melon can reduce your blood sugar? I learned all this stuff in my second year with the disease. The first year was total denial. Eating like a pig, drinking, you name it.
Why not visit my profile (click on ole Foghorn), and check out some of my findings? It’s a non commercial, personal website that I’ve posted tons of info on to help people like you and me become less dependent on useless healthcare "professionals".
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December 1st, 2009 at 2:08 am
Even if you have been diagnosed with diabetes it doesn’t mean that you will end up with all the complications. Really, you can live with diabetes and free from all the complication if you look after yourself well. Firstly, regular check up and advice with your doctor. 2ndly, good compliance with medication. 3rdly, consult your dietician regarding your food, do regular exercise. 4thly, If you are a smoker, stop smoking. 5th., Good hygiene, particularly your feet. Get more info. on diabetic from the internet, and ask your doctor any question you want to know.
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December 1st, 2009 at 2:57 am
Probably your mother never had good control of her diabetes. And what happened to her is what happens to a lot of diabetics that don’t try to take care of themselves. There is too much medical help out there for diabetics now and to let yourself go is awful. Fortunately, you were diagnosed at a time where you can learn from her mistakes. So much you can learn and help yourself so start reading, asking questions, going to your doctor regularly and visit a dietician for help with a meal plan. Exercise and drink lots of water, stay away from junk food and sodas. Check your feet daily and take good care of them. Have a yearly eye exam and get your heart checked out, too. Always good to have a base to start from. Your doctor will be telling you all this, or he should. Good luck, this is not a death sentence, just a lifestyle change.
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December 1st, 2009 at 3:26 am
Congratulations on your determination. Uncontrolled diabetes causes many horrible things to happen. You need to follow your doctor’s instructions, watch your diet and exercise. If you do that you can live a long, healthy life. You already know what can happen if you don’t. Also, you are the one who has to take control of the disease, no one else can do it for you.
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December 1st, 2009 at 4:04 am
Please check this website for diabetes related complications. They have been systematically explained. Don’t worry you are already taking precautions.
http://diabetes.health.ivillage.com/glucose/index.cfm?ivNPA=1&sky=ggl|hco|db|glucosediabetes|PPC3CBE|s
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