Myzar

I was diagnosed in 99 with PCOS and diagnosed with Diabetes in 11/02. Yeah, it was scary cause I am only 26 years old, I am overweight but never thought of myself as Obese. Once I heard the word diabetes, I knew that from here on out it was all up to me. I have total control over myself, no more lying to myself.. oh I only ate 1 cookie, or a couple of extra scoops of chips, that life is over. By not treating my diabetes, diet & exercise, I am only allowing myself to die a slow and painful death.. That thought brought me back to reality and never lets me "feel sorry for myself". Its not a joke and its really serious. So you need to look past "being scared" or "feeling depressed" and choose to live a healthy happy life. You would be suprised how many people will support you. My office doesn't allow sweets to be brought in and always has an alternative selection of food at meetings.

Find strength within yourself and with your friends and family. Don't be afraid to say, "I have diabetes, I can't have that!"

Daniani

Great attitude myzar.

I was diagnosed with pcos last year and it was terrifying just on its own. I was also diagnosed as hypothyroid prior to that. My uncle passed away last summer from diabetes related complications and that was scary especially knowing how much more we are predisposed to it because we have PCOS. I love my uncle and I miss him so much but he did not take the necessary steps one must take with a diagnosis of diabetes. Proper exercise and nutrition are essential. With that type of knowledge you are one step closer you can keep on fighting the good fight. Just wanted to say congrats on exhibiting such a terrific attitude, hope it wears off on others who need it as well

Danielle
p.s. also congrats on having what it seems to be a terrific work enviro

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Have been prescribed Diane-35 and Alesse and couldn't tolerate them. Prescribed Metformin 03/24/03-hair loss and hair growth stopped, almost regular menstration!!
dx as Hypothyroid (May 2001)
5 lbs. to go!!

cystermoon

Myzar:

I am so glad you shared this with us. So many people who are diagnosed are in deep denial. My own brother refuses to believe diabetes is that big of a deal. His doctors got strict with him about his diet but he still thinks he can drink as much as he wants and it won't affect him. He is older than me, in his 50's and I constantly remind him that this is not the time to take it so casually. I forget the actual stats of how many people die from complications of diabetes, but the ADA has them.

It doesn't matter what age we are, we must take care of our health. When it comes right down to it, it is impowering to know I can do something to keep the worst of this disease at bay. It's my own fault if I don't keep up with exercise, diet, taking my medication,and checking my blood sugar on a normal basis. By not doing these things it doesn't make the diabetes go away. It does, however, put your life in jeapordy.

I applaud everyone who tries to do their best. It isn't easy, but the benefits outweigh all the inconveniences!