i'm so upset

[chellybell123]

well now my mom and dad said i'd have to prick my freaking finger

 

[tamatalker101]

well now my mom and dad said i'd have to prick my freaking finger

That is wat I mean by gettin your blood sample

 

[tamtamkitty07]

ummmm there are three types

I'm pretty sure there is 2 main types of diabetes, but I could be wrong, unless you mean "gestational diabetes", and that is like, well I'll post a paragraph of that..

What is gestational diabetes?
Gestational diabetes develops or is discovered during pregnancy and then usually disappears when the pregnancy is over. Gestational diabetes can develop during pregnancy, because your body may need 3 times as much insulin than what it did before you were pregnant. All pregnant women should be tested for gestational diabetes between their 24th and 28th week of pregnancy. Gestational diabetes normally affects the mother in late pregnancy, after the baby’s body has been formed, but while the baby is growing. This can lead to a ‘fat baby’, which if left untreated can cause many problems for the baby during or after birth.

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Here's some info on type 2 diabetes...

Type 2, also known as non insulin dependent diabetes, usually appears in older people (over 40) though it occasionally appears in the young. Type 2 happens when the pancreas fails to produce enough insulin to completely control the levels of glucose in your blood, or when the body cannot use the insulin that it does produce properly.

What causes diabetes?
The cause of diabetes is a mystery, although the following risk factors appear to play a role.

A family history of diabetes can increase the risk of the disease developing. This is more common in type 2 diabetes.

Pancreatic disorders - the pancreas produces insulin, and so any disease that affects the pancreas may reduce the production of insulin.

People who are overweight are particularly likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

Cow’s milk - some studies suggest that exposure to cow’s milk during infancy may increase the risk of type 1 diabetes.

Women who have gestational diabetes are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes in later life.

Eating too many sweets does not cause diabetes, and you cannot catch diabetes from somebody with the condition.

Living with diabetes.
Whatever diabetes you have, it is very important that you come to terms with it and take responsibility for your every day care. The more you understand your condition and how it affects you, the better you will be able to control it.

Much of the daily care involves trying to keep blood sugar levels from going too high (hyperglycaemia) or too low(hypoglycaemia, see below). If left untreated hyperglycaemia can lead to a condition called ketoacidosis, which can be fatal. Ketoacidosis occurs when you start to produce harmful substances called ketones, which appear in your blood and urine. Symptoms of hyperglycaemia include vomiting, drowsiness, abdominal pain and pains in the legs. Hyperglycaemia can develop if you stop taking your insulin or if you are ill. Your doctor will show you how to test your urine for ketones.

Most diabetics can monitor their own blood sugar levels with one of the many systems available (your doctor will show you how these work). On average you should test your blood glucose levels 3-4 times a day, and it is highly recommended to test your levels before meals, then 2 hours afterwards, this will indicate how the meal has affected your levels. If you are ill, under stress or you have changed your diet or exercise levels then you should carry out additional glucose tests. If you don't fell quite right and your not sure why you should carry out a test as well .

Your doctor will help and advise you find a blood glucose-testing regime, which is best, suited for you.

As diabetes can cause poor circulation and/or numbness in the feet, it is important that you maintain good foot care and always wear comfortable shoes. If you develop any ulcers, corns or calluses on your feet you should seek advice from your doctor or chiropodist, never treat them yourself.

Checking urine for albumin is also an important part of diabetes management.

Any questions PM me.

 

[CuteDancingBailey]

well everybody on my dads side of the family has diabetes exept my dad

Same thing with my moms side of the family, so I have a chance of also getting diabetes.

Sorry to hear that you have it.

 

[tamtamkitty07]

well now my mom and dad said i'd have to prick my freaking finger

It might hurt, but you will get used to it.

My kitty has diabetes, and we have to prick his ear to check his sugar.

 

[tamtamkitty07]

ummmm there are FOUR types. I know because my mom has type 2 and 4. Don't ask how it is complecated

My mistake, 3 and 4 are a little less common.

Learn something everyday I guess.

 

[chellybell123]

right now my mom is trying to think of tons and tons of healthy meals and snacks it looks like shes gonna kill herself lol

 

[tamtamkitty07]

Haha, I guess your mom is a little worried.

If type 2 is like type 1 where you feel "low" pack some sugary snacks like juice and granola bars or something with lots of sugar, but if it's not like type 1 ask your mom about that, because I'm mostly an expert on type 1.

 

[chellybell123]

i dont really know anything about diabetes yet and I might have to wait a week or two to ask my mom lol

 

[tamtamkitty07]

That's aight, LoL. You'll learn pretty fast, it's some really interesting stuff.

 

[crazyy*tama]

That sucks. Sorry to hear that.

 

[chellybell123]

I so want something that has flavor my mom has cool-aid packs and splenda packs but shes not making any cool-aid and I cant drink soda so all we have is water

 

[tamtamkitty07]

Well if you hate water like me and want like sugarless flavor, Fresca is really good, as well as Coke Zero, and sugar free drinks, cuz too much Spenda is gross, LoL.

 

[chellybell123]

Well if you hate water like me and want like sugarless flavor, Fresca is really good, as well as Coke Zero, and sugar free drinks, cuz too much Spenda is gross, LoL.

ewww I hate cocacola zero it dont taste right

 

[tamtamkitty07]

Agree, but some people like it. Fresca is kinda, bleck sometimes too, but if you drink enough of it it will taste good.

Maybe Crystal Light has no sugar?

 

[chellybell123]

yha I use to drink it then I got tired of it but probaly now i'd like it again

 

[tamtamkitty07]

Once you are like, forced to drink sugar free stuff, you won't even notice the difference.

I bet there are no sugar added fruit drinks at the store that taste the exact same as well, I drink those alot.

And good sugar free chocolate, can't forget that now.

 

[chellybell123]

yha my mom is going super super super super super super healthy shopping tomorrow I cant have anymore crunch bars

 

[chellybell123]

I cant go to sleep because I have that stuck in my head

 

[chellybell123]

I hate this i'm talking to my friends on the phone and they are treating me differently now when I want to be treated the same