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So, I am starting to have a better understanding about my diabetes, how to take care of myself, take my meds.., etc. :blabla:
I know in some cases diet and exercise just aren't enough and medications play a big part in controlling the sugar levels. But I also know that the meds affect the liver down the line. Is that not why we are required to get that checked every so often?
I work with an organization that issues medication equipment (DME) to people who need it and can't afford it. A lot of my clients are diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease and have gotten to that point because of diabetes. Some because they simply do not take care of themselves and others because of the medication. I can't help but wonder if we're all headed toward a similar path?
I had also read a blog posted here that mentioned diabetes is something that will never go away and is more than likely going to be listed on our death certificates as the "cause of death". It saddens me to think that this is the "knowing" part of how I'm going to leave this world.
Isn't there anything positive from any of this? Are the success stories about losing half your body mass from diet and exercise or getting bariatric surgery resulting in diabetes/other health problems going away a myth?
I guess I've just been bombarded with so much negative lately I almost need to hear something positive.
Sorry if I was a bit dramatic...just freaking out on the reality of all this...
--Jen
I know in some cases diet and exercise just aren't enough and medications play a big part in controlling the sugar levels. But I also know that the meds affect the liver down the line. Is that not why we are required to get that checked every so often?
I work with an organization that issues medication equipment (DME) to people who need it and can't afford it. A lot of my clients are diagnosed with End Stage Renal Disease and have gotten to that point because of diabetes. Some because they simply do not take care of themselves and others because of the medication. I can't help but wonder if we're all headed toward a similar path?
I had also read a blog posted here that mentioned diabetes is something that will never go away and is more than likely going to be listed on our death certificates as the "cause of death". It saddens me to think that this is the "knowing" part of how I'm going to leave this world.
Isn't there anything positive from any of this? Are the success stories about losing half your body mass from diet and exercise or getting bariatric surgery resulting in diabetes/other health problems going away a myth?
I guess I've just been bombarded with so much negative lately I almost need to hear something positive.
Sorry if I was a bit dramatic...just freaking out on the reality of all this...
--Jen