Written By phoneboy
2014-10-31T16:27:00Z
As I've been finding others on the Internet that also have Diabetes, I've got a few different observations. They're probably simplistic and obvious, but here goes:
- A lot of people have diabetes, including people I know. I keep finding out about more of them every day.
- There is no shortage of information about Diabetes on the Internet or from your doctor, some good some bad.
- There are a few different "types" of diabetes. It's not just Type 1 and Type 2. Regardless, of the reasons or the treatments used, it's ultimately about getting your blood sugar down to a normal level.
- What works for one person won't necessarily work for another. Everyone responds differently to different things (see previous point).
- A lot of folks have it way worse than I do. I'm on the Internet whining about numbers that are not that far above normal when some people have numbers that are downright dangerous, for">https://www.facebook.com/phoneboy/posts/10152447037796179">for example one of the comments on my last post on Facebook.
- Diabetes is expensive once you find out you have it. I feel bad for those who don't have health insurance because even with insurance, the supplies you need to monitor and maintain your blood sugar gets pricey.
- Monitoring, testing, and keeping track of your food intake and activity is the best way to figure out what's working for you and what's not. Right now, my doctor has me testing twice a day. I try to do it: in the morning before I eat, and two hours after some meal during the day. I'll either do it after dinner or, if I have something unusual for lunch, after that. On a few days, I've tested three times in a day.
I'm sure I'll have more to say on this. :)