Comments on: Diagnosis: Type 2 Diabetes. Now What?

By: darya

darya — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:18:52 +0000

Wow, this is a scary story. Looks like tomorrow is a big day, and hopefully you will get some good news. xoxox

By: Lara

Lara — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 11:03:55 +0000

Thanks for the feedback, RDS – My next visit to the doctor is on April 21st, so we’ll see then what he thinks I should do. They’re going to do another blood test then, to check to see what’s going on, and if any of the numbers were a fluke.

I’m not opposed to seeing a CDE entirely, this is all just brand new to me so I’m taking it nice and easy so as not to freak myself out just yet. :)

By: RDSlimdown

RDSlimdown — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 04:54:47 +0000

CDEs come in different flavors, but the most common ones are Nurses and Dietitians. Although I never got my CDE certification (it’s pretty time consuming because you have to be dedicated to diabetes) the CDEs I worked with are very concerned with treating people as people and working WITH them instead of just cookie cutter to get them out the door like many doctors. i would encourage you to try to see a CDE or some other registered dietitian if you can afford it.

Also, the A1c is not just for type 2s. All diabetics should have it checked regularly since it gives medical professionals a snap shot of how their blood sugars have been the past ~3 months.

By: Sonya

Sonya — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:04:54 +0000

Check out Gary Taubes, “Good Calories, Bad Calories” for the scientific studies and unbiased medical information on the healthiest way to eat. It’s not a diet book and it’s not published by anyone with political or other ulterior motives.

I’m pre-diabetic and have found that the more knowledge I have the more empowered and less inclined to just buy whatever the latest “study” says. We can do this!

By: Lara

Lara — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:18:14 +0000

Thanks Rachel and Darcie!
I’m working on the treadmill motivation factors now… stay up on me for this! :)

By: Darcie

Darcie — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:33:42 +0000

That sucks balls dude. Glad it’s kicking you in the ass though.

By: Miss Rachel

Miss Rachel — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:50:35 +0000

I hope everything goes well. Take care of yourself (it sounds as if you are :-)