Diabetes (Type 2), any advise?

[BritLady]

Well, just recovering from a few days in hospital and after numerous tests ruled out the TIA they thought I had for diabetes. Came right out of the blue as all recent blood tests for it not too bad and certainly not terribly overweight so good old genetics again..............Am still having bad double vision and eating "cardboard" bagels etc., etc. Wondered if anyone else had experienced the double vision issue and how long theirs lasted, or have any good tips on living with this now? Am checkung blood levels daily and it's going down slowly. It sucks not being able to drive yourself around, so hoping it won't hang around too much longer. Thx!

 

[wrvond]

I discovered I was diabetic several years ago while working on the roof of my house. I didn't have double vision though, I simply went blind. It was interesting getting down off the roof - I had no strength at all, I felt like I was going to pass out any second. Went to the emergency room and my blood sugar was over 600. They gave me something to bring it down pretty quickly which helped me feel better. A day or two later I was able to see again, though not very well. Eventually I was able to see clearly again, but my prescription has changed - probably permanently.
What I found out is the body stores glucose in the cornea of the eye and when your glucose levels increase the cornea gets thicker, which changes how you see. The upshot is that once you get your sugar under control your body should reabsorb the excess glucose in your eyes, returning your vision to close to what it was before. I've had mine "under control" for five or six years, which means I go to the doctor once every six months, mostly so he can measure the nerve damage in my feet.

Advice: get some very comfortable shoes - I have Nelson's neuroma in both feet. It's like taping a golf ball to the bottom of each foot and walking on it all day.
Also, work on keeping your weight down. Lots of people think that being overweight causes diabetes but common wisdom is starting to come around to the idea that being diabetic causes weight gain.

Good luck!

 

[BritLady]

Wow! thanks so much for the info. Much Appreciated. Sorry to hear you went blind there for awhile that must have been just awful this double vision is bad enough! I also have a muscle in my R eye that is playing up and needs realigning exercises too. Hopefully will return to normal as I get my sugar under control. My level was 220 in hospital but it’s down to 147 now and coming down albeit slowly. Can’t say I like it that I can’t enjoy many of the foods I used to love though. It will take some getting used to, it’s nearly a case of, “if it tastes good, spit it out” Sorry to hear about your feet, do hope it’s under control and I hope I manage to avoid it, it sounds painful. Thx again! Brenda

I discovered I was diabetic several years ago while working on the roof of my house. I didn't have double vision though, I simply went blind. It was interesting getting down off the roof - I had no strength at all, I felt like I was going to pass out any second. Went to the emergency room and my blood sugar was over 600. They gave me something to bring it down pretty quickly which helped me feel better. A day or two later I was able to see again, though not very well. Eventually I was able to see clearly again, but my prescription has changed - probably permanently.
What I found out is the body stores glucose in the cornea of the eye and when your glucose levels increase the cornea gets thicker, which changes how you see. The upshot is that once you get your sugar under control your body should reabsorb the excess glucose in your eyes, returning your vision to close to what it was before. I've had mine "under control" for five or six years, which means I go to the doctor once every six months, mostly so he can measure the nerve damage in my feet.

Advice: get some very comfortable shoes - I have Nelson's neuroma in both feet. It's like taping a golf ball to the bottom of each foot and walking on it all day.
Also, work on keeping your weight down. Lots of people think that being overweight causes diabetes but common wisdom is starting to come around to the idea that being diabetic causes weight gain.

Good luck!

 

[dvx216]

I discovered I was diabetic several years ago while working on the roof of my house. I didn't have double vision though, I simply went blind. It was interesting getting down off the roof - I had no strength at all, I felt like I was going to pass out any second. Went to the emergency room and my blood sugar was over 600. They gave me something to bring it down pretty quickly which helped me feel better. A day or two later I was able to see again, though not very well. Eventually I was able to see clearly again, but my prescription has changed - probably permanently.
What I found out is the body stores glucose in the cornea of the eye and when your glucose levels increase the cornea gets thicker, which changes how you see. The upshot is that once you get your sugar under control your body should reabsorb the excess glucose in your eyes, returning your vision to close to what it was before. I've had mine "under control" for five or six years, which means I go to the doctor once every six months, mostly so he can measure the nerve damage in my feet.

Advice: get some very comfortable shoes - I have Nelson's neuroma in both feet. It's like taping a golf ball to the bottom of each foot and walking on it all day.
Also, work on keeping your weight down. Lots of people think that being overweight causes diabetes but common wisdom is starting to come around to the idea that being diabetic causes weight gain.

Good luck!

Don't have diabetes but do have Mortons neuroma . A foot doctor made me orthic inserts that have a crown under the ball of my feet that keeps my feet spread apart so they don't pinch the nerve in my feet.Can't wear steel toe boots with out them I can be on my feet all day with no problems.

 

[BritLady]

Thx! Dvx216 very useful info to keep in my back pocket, but naturally hope it won't be needed







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[mquiet]

Being overweight is one of a few signs of a diabetic. You are consuming too much sugar and the pancreas is pumping out insulin so it can bind to the excess glucose and store it in adipose tissue. Over time the islets that produce insulin start to fail and boom....you are type 2 Diabetic. Glucose levels of 147 are still high. You need them down to 100.


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[BritLady]

Yes I kinda gathered that Am about 10 lbs. overweight so working on that with my new diet. My doc said about 100-120 range on the machine she gave me, so am working on getting it down, but can't say it's easy Diabetes does run in my family which doesn't help either I suppose Expect I have been lucky that did not get it before now if I tell the truth


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[mquiet]

Yes I kinda gathered that Am about 10 lbs. overweight so working on that with my new diet. My doc said about 100-120 range on the machine she gave me, so am working on getting it down, but can't say it's easy Diabetes does run in my family which doesn't help either I suppose Expect I have been lucky that did not get it before now if I tell the truth


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If you ever what to discuss, I my specialty is diabetes.


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[BritLady]

If you ever what to discuss, I my specialty is diabetes.


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Thanks,really appreciate the offer as I keep getting some conflicting info and it's all new to me. My level is coming down a bit, it's now 133 and my double vision has about gone, just a bit blurry now and again. I will PM you.

Thanks again.

Brenda

 

[Alegria]

I too struggle with Type 2 as well. The pills work for a while but over time their effectiveness fades. After 13 years the pills are not working as well and my fasting levels are higher. For me it is genetic, as my mother suffered from Juvenile diabetes all her life. It's tough when your family is normal converting your diet is tough and that is key. There are simple things I've changed but the carbs are the worse. Knowing which carbs affect you the most helps you to steer clear... Potatoes and Rice are my enemy. LOL...

Mquiet count me in too!!

Take Care!!

 

[mquiet]

I too struggle with Type 2 as well. The pills work for a while but over time their effectiveness fades. After 13 years the pills are not working as well and my fasting levels are higher. For me it is genetic, as my mother suffered from Juvenile diabetes all her life. It's tough when your family is normal converting your diet is tough and that is key. There are simple things I've changed but the carbs are the worse. Knowing which carbs affect you the most helps you to steer clear... Potatoes and Rice are my enemy. LOL...

Mquiet count me in too!!

Take Care!!

Let me know what I can do. Sounds like you are maxed out on orals. They tend to always fail over time.


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[HUMPH]

So there it is! Why wouldn't we go to CSR to find out how to treat a specific disease? Just goes to show you how great a community we have here! Very king of you to offer a consult mquiet, well done.

 

[BritLady]

Yes, it really is! I know I have helped a few members out with hearing aid and cochlear implant questions in the past and happy to do so.


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[mquiet]

CSR will solve all the world problems together


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[Alegria]

I agree Ken!!! It is a wonderful sight full of some very well established professionals in their respected fields!!!

 

[dwna1a]

MsBrit, I have no words of wisdom. I haven't had any experience with Diabetes. I do wish you well and if you really need a driver to get you around (and you don't mind a pickup truck) I will be more than happy to winter in Fla.

 

[importmonkey]

Has anyone seen some of the information from Dr. Eric Berg? He has a ton of videos on insulin, insulin resistance, diabetes, et cetera.

https://youtu.be/TN9bzEyw8CU

 

[BritLady]

MsBrit, I have no words of wisdom. I haven't had any experience with Diabetes. I do wish you well and if you really need a driver to get you around (and you don't mind a pickup truck) I will be more than happy to winter in Fla.

Thanks very much! I am learning to come to terms with it Thankfully, the double vision has gone so can drive again. Thanks for the offer of a chauffeur! I have ridden in a pick-up a few times, which was much better than a first class walk


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[BritLady]

Has anyone seen some of the information from Dr. Eric Berg? He has a ton of videos on insulin, insulin resistance, diabetes, et cetera.

https://youtu.be/TN9bzEyw8CU

Thanks for the info, had not seen it, am still in the early research stage but will certainly take a look at them. Thx again!


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[mquiet]

So I watched that video. Please run from that quickly. I could give a hour long lecture on how far off this is starting with if you have no insulin you gain weight. Type 1 diabetics do not produce insulin as the pancreas does not function properly...they are typically stinky as they are releasing sugar through the urine. Off my soap box.


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