So Frustrated - All Comments

re: So Frustrated

Katie — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:08:38 GMT

Wow! You took the words right out of my mouth! I am in the same boat...daignosed 2yrs ago at age 26 and hoping to get pregnant in the next 6 months. Being diabetic changes so many things and I don't think that a lot of people understand that. And to top it all off, it never goes away! I think that was the hardest part for me to deal with....the difinitive nature of it all. So glad there are others out there like me...you are not alone! :)

re: So Frustrated

Keith221 — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:53:27 GMT

I am one of the later ones. 52 when dx'ed and my heart goes out to you. NOBODY should have this!!!!!!!!!! Here's all I can offer

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>HUG<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

re: So Frustrated

Batts — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:22:44 GMT

i was dx when i was 6...i KNOW what good cake and ice cream taste like. i don't eat sugar-free, i don't eat "diabetic-friendly" things. i eat the real thing, no substitutions.

age of dx does not determine what you can't or can eat. you do. you learn how to adjust your insulin dose for what you're eating, and you learn to balance. it teaches you skills you need to get by in life, that a majority of people don't understand or learn in their lifetime.

you CAN have kids as a diabetic, but yes it can be harder. it's not impossible. it takes work but the chances of your child being diabetic is only slightly higher than your sister's, your friend's or your co-worker's. it shouldn't prevent you from having a child, and your diabetes shouldn't either.

being a diabetic takes strength. it's not a disease for the weak. you need to find that strength in yourself and use it. whether the people around you understand what you're going through or not, it doesn't matter. you need to find your own strength to deal with it, you don't need to rely on someone else's. you'll have down days, but the good days will be greater and happier.