How It Feels
"During the course of one week's time, I became a different person. I felt all types of odd things that I did not recognize: mind fog, tired, fatigue, unable to walk a short distance without feeling like I absolutely had to sit down or lie down. It was like my body just no longer worked and all systems were shutting down."
Gloria, type 2 since 1997
Corpus Christi, Texas
"Before I was diagnosed, I noticed that I was always so tired. My vision began to get really blurry, too. I seemed to want to sleep all the time, and drank a lot. I just knew something wasn't right with me. I seemed to not be able to even find the energy to go to the grocery store. When I did go shopping, I'd come home and just want to sleep."
BingoDreamer (submitted online)
"I was always tired, no matter how much I slept."
Pam, type 2 since 2007
Fort Wayne, Indiana
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I usually have a much higher FASTING blood glucose in the morning(around 170) than during the day.Why is that. If I eat the right foods and no more than 1200 cal per day I can keep my count around 130 but I am overweight(25 pounds) and as I lose the better the count ..I take one medication each day .If I eat more than 1200 calories my blood glucose goes up and stays up all day
7/16/2010 10:11:00 AM Report AbuseIf I only had not taken that antibiotic I would not be in this mess now. It's summer in Texas & it's HOT. There's days I don't feel like eating right. Just a salad is fine or fruit. I work 3 jobs and have no time to "eat right" or do meal prep. 1 more added stress! Obama says we have to buy insurance. Can't make it on this salary. If I buy the insurance it is sure fire way to die. If you don't you'll be taxed. Sounds like the devil huh...what do we do?
6/16/2010 10:46:16 AM Report AbuseI am extremely hungry, but sure have not lost any weight....
5/18/2010 02:45:37 PM Report Abuseto anonymous since your sugar reading is high eat something before your workout or walk ..like a peanut butter sandwich....you'll notice that your sugar levels won't be so high....from someone who has learned this..
5/4/2010 10:57:51 AM Report AbuseI have a friend who was told he was borderline diabetic. He decided to start a new program to loose a little weight and hopefully get it under control. He did not have any symptoms at all. Just went in for blood work related to a digestive issue and found he was borderline. He is pro-active though and hopefully it will not become a bigger problem. Info for the program he is on is located here. www.getstarted.tsfl.com
5/3/2010 11:54:59 AM Report Abusediabetic recipes
4/28/2010 08:52:09 PM Report AbuseI have been type 2 for 10 years. Diabetes is different for everyone. Learn to pay attention to how foods make you feel and test your blood sugar levels frequently. That way you will develop an understanding of how your body reacts and the best ways for you to control things.
3/24/2010 01:11:30 PM Report Abusemy father has swollen feet and is alot of pain
3/20/2010 07:47:51 PM Report AbuseI was on four types of medication for my type 2 Diabetes when I moved from UK to The Philippines. When out shopping in the mall I felt so tired and dizzy, and had to lie down instantly as it felt I would pass out. My wife took me to a Filipino doctor who examined me and instructed me that I should come off all prescribed UK medication immediately. This I did and almost instantly the dizziness and tiredness vanished. I watch what I eat but now feel fantastic every day.
3/16/2010 09:34:43 PM Report AbuseI don't know if I'm diabetic yet. I went to Rheumatology for other reasons and my HGB A1C came back at 6.1. I read that >5.5 - 6 meant elevated glucose, and >6 = a diagnosis of early DM. I can't get in to see Endocrine until March, so I'm going to ask my PCP to run another HGB A1c as well as fasting bld sugar, Glucose tolerance, and whatever else he can think of. My Grandfather has ins dep DM and died blind and with a BTK amp. That won't be me. -Michelle, 47 yo - Tucson AZ
1/23/2010 02:50:57 PM Report Abuseglendalaurie--I know what you mean, I lost 53lbs,walked every day and came to the place I didn't need the needle, or motrin just stayed for protection on glyburide. But then I discovered Mocha latta's, am now back on the needle. no sweets Do you get headaches?
1/10/2010 06:57:51 PM Report Abusejust got diagnosed on monday a bit of a change but i can do it
11/13/2009 12:34:17 PM Report Abusei just can't keep from being hungry most of the time.i try to controll my eating but it's so hard to do so.my blood sugar reads most of the timeunder 140
11/11/2009 05:15:30 PM Report AbuseI walk 1/1/2 hr every day. my readings are in the morning 11.4 after my walk its 6.4. I eat 3 meals a day ,I want to know how can I keep my sugars in line. should I have a light snack at night. yes /or /no
11/5/2009 05:50:27 PM Report Abuse