Re: Hello Everyone

Hi Ed,

You've come to the right place. I am a newbie too, and these people
have been wonderful in helping me to understand the important issues
about the condition, and how to find the best path for taking care of
myself.

I've only been at this about a month, but I have my meter and I'm
testing. Already, I've eliminated from my diet the foods I "know"
spike my blood sugar, and others that I suspect might. I've been
reintroducing the suspect foods one at a time and testing them. And
sometimes I've been surprised that some foods I was worried about are
okay for me. It just takes time and a deliberate attitude.

Probably one emotion that you're feeling and really don't like is that
of being vulnerable, that your body has betrayed you. At least that's
how I felt, and at this point, I'm more fortunate than some because I
can manage my sugar issues with diet and exercise. So, I kept thinking
that I was some kind of wienie because there are many here who have to
cope much more strenuously than I do and yet they handle it with
confidence and aplomb. The thing I had to realize, is that having this
condition didn't change who I am on the inside. You're still the same
person you always were.

Anyway, study and learn. Don't rely entirely on your doctor. While
he/she may be an absolute genius, your doctor doesn't walk in your
shoes everyday, so you are your own best advocate. Being proactive is
going to keep you healthy the longest. And many here subscribe to the
idea that if we treat ourselves well, we may be able to prevent further
progression of the disease, and that's definitely something to strive
for.

Michelle
(managing with diet and exercise)

.

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