I've worked in a lab before so I know that my test results should be done by now. I think I'll call my doctors office around noon. Hopefully I'll hear something today.

UPDATE:

Well apparently my sugar is okay, but he is going to keep me on a watch because of all my symptoms and family history. It is my blood pressure and cholesterol that is giving me problems! My total cholesterol level was well over 200 and my LDL (bad) was 36 points too high!!!! Last time I had my cholesterol checked it was close to 100!!!!

He also told me that my iron was way too high which boggles my mind because I don't eat red meat. So he told me to cut a little iron out of my diet because if I don't I could end up with liver damage.

He is giving me three months to get my shit together or he is going to start me on medications. :(

So I think that is all for now...

I was just diagnosed with diabetes this morning. I feel like my whole world just got turned upside down. I was prepared to get it at some point in my life, but I honestly expected that point to be when I was much older, not in my mid 20's....

(((Beta Rose))) I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I definitely understand how you feel. When I was diagnosed at 21 it turned my world upside down too.

You said you were prepared to get it later in life... does diabetes run in your family? Were you diagnosed with type two?

I know that the initial diagnosis is hard, but trust me, it DOES get better. I started out on 1500 mg a day of oral meds and am now off them completely! It's amazing what a little diet and exercise can do! I managed to drop my cholesterol more than 30 points in six months just by changing my diet and exercise regimen. My HbA1C is now at the level of a normal, non-diabetic person.

I know it seems like a diagnosis of diabetes is the end of the world, but eventually you do adjust (a period of denial is definitely normal -- trust me), and you figure out the best way to manage everything. The hardest part for me was learning to take care of myself, even though I didn't feel "sick." It's hard to think about 20-40 years down the road sometimes! My grandmother helped tremendously though. Sadly, she has suffered diabetes complications because she hasn't taken the best care of herself, and seeing that has helped me to make positive changes in my life.

My advice is to give yourself plenty of time to grieve and be angry about the diagnosis, and then go out and get a bunch of books on diabetes, research on the internet, and become an expert on how best to take care of yourself. After a while, you do get used to it, and it isn't as hard as you initially thought it would be. If you ever want to vent, feel free to PM me. :)

oh BetaRose, I am so sorry. Diabetes is so devastating. Which type do you have?

Basically every one in my family expect my generation has it (yet). But I am test yearly, and the doctor told me that because of my family history I will most likely get it unless I change my way of living. So now I don't drink soda (as much, I have cut down) and she (the doctor) gave me a long little talk about what will happen. I am now on a diet, and going weight watchers (I am slightly overweigh, not fat but it will help me eat healthier)


I hope you can be one of the lucky one who just has to watch what you eat and can live a normal life.


Chris

BetaRose, I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I know when I was diagnosed it also turned my world upside down, as well as that of my parents (I was 11 years old).

Just remember that there are worse things out there and you can live a normal healthy life if you take good care of yourself. There's lots of suff to do, and sometime you may not want to do it because it can feel like such a burden. But try not to let it get you down. I did and I'm only now starting to turn my life around.

What type were you diagnosed with? Just remember you're not alone. There are a few diabetics on here and I'm sure we'll all be more than happy to talk and help you out if you need it.

Take care.

I was diagnosed with Type II. I have a long family history of diabetes, but none of my relatives managed it well, so I've seen what it can do when left untreated. I refuse to let myself get in to the same condition as my father, who didn't take care of it, and is now blind, on dialysis, and very close to losing a foot. I'm starting oral meds in the morning, and an aggressive diet and exercise routine as well.

If anyone knows of a good website/board for diabetes info and/or support, I'd love it if you could share the links. Thanks :)

You should probably check out The American Diabetes Association website ( I don't have a link but I'm sure a quick google search can take you right there). The Canadian Diabetes Association website has good information too.