Hello all,
I was diagnosed in August with type 2. I know it is a new development because I get my blood tests every year and in AUgust of 2014 my blood sugars were normal. However, I gained about 40 pounds due to dealing with depression/taking meds, and that may have been what sent me over the edge (but I don't really know I guess).
I'm only 22. I have a father with the disease (DXd in his early 30s) and a grandfather who didn't know he had it until he recently starting dealing with complications. I am also 295 pounds (which is 15 less than I was a few months ago), and so this is my biggest goal. I have about 140 pounds to lose, that's almost half my weight! Doctor told me that people who are in my position can see huge, long term improvements by getting to a healthy weight (including possibly having normal sugars again without medication until the disease progresses to a point I need it again). But even when I get there, I know I will always be diabetic. And I have finally accepted it.
I am joining this forum just to meet people and share experiences. Look for advice, and one day share advice as well. Right now, my biggest fear is telling my mother and my girlfriend. I do not want them to treat me differently.
Sorry if I'm rambling or if the post is too long, I ramble a lot in real life so I kinda just let this flow!
I was diagnosed in August with type 2. I know it is a new development because I get my blood tests every year and in AUgust of 2014 my blood sugars were normal. However, I gained about 40 pounds due to dealing with depression/taking meds, and that may have been what sent me over the edge (but I don't really know I guess).
I'm only 22. I have a father with the disease (DXd in his early 30s) and a grandfather who didn't know he had it until he recently starting dealing with complications. I am also 295 pounds (which is 15 less than I was a few months ago), and so this is my biggest goal. I have about 140 pounds to lose, that's almost half my weight! Doctor told me that people who are in my position can see huge, long term improvements by getting to a healthy weight (including possibly having normal sugars again without medication until the disease progresses to a point I need it again). But even when I get there, I know I will always be diabetic. And I have finally accepted it.
I am joining this forum just to meet people and share experiences. Look for advice, and one day share advice as well. Right now, my biggest fear is telling my mother and my girlfriend. I do not want them to treat me differently.
Sorry if I'm rambling or if the post is too long, I ramble a lot in real life so I kinda just let this flow!