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Originally posted by Cathy:
You know what... aging really sucks!
Today I got a call from my doctor with the results of my last blood test. She thinks I have type 2 diabetes, which happens quite often with a brain injury. I guess there will be no more brownies, ice cream, cake, and all that other stuff that tastes so good for me.
I just hope I don't have to give myself injections. I'm scared to death of needles!
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I was diagnosed last winter Cathy, right before Thanksgiving, my birthday, Christmas, and all those great feasting holidays. It isn't as hard as you might think to stay away from the sweet stuff, once you get it in your mind just how awful it is if you eat it, and what can happen. The hard part is the other carbs. Bread, potatos, and my beloved popcorn! It's just amazing how much stuff has carbs and sugars. So far I've been able to get by with just diet and exercise and got my sugar levels down, although just slightly. It's not just how high your blood sugar is, it's also your insulin production that will determine whether or not you will have to start the meds.
This getting older stuff is darn annoying sometimes!
Jenney