hi I thought you guys might be able to give me some info ..hubby was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes today now i know nothing about Diabetes ..so can anyone tell me do ppl who are tye 2 need injections or do they need to watch their diet ?um i am sure there are other stuff he needs to know but this is just somthing i wanted to know ...he has an appointment at the diabetes educator but thats not till april ...thanks in advance

Hi Auzzie:
Well, I've been a Type 1 forever but I do know some about Type 2's
also. Depending on what condition your Hubby is in and what his tests showed makes a difference. The Doc's do usually put Type 2's on Diet and
exercise program.(And don't let your Hubby tell ya any different...unless you
hear it from the Doc's lips). :D He can do this for many years, if he keeps it up. The second choice would be exercise, diet and 1 or maybe 2 types of meds. The third choice would be exercise, diet, 1 type of pill and a small amount of 1 type of Insulin. (don't forget Type 2's still have insulin in their
bodies, it just doesn't work as effectively as it should. The fourth choice,
I believe, would be exercise, diet, and 2 types of Insulin.
He should be eating whole grain breads, brown rice(if he likes rice, not white), very little pasta, white potatoes and white bread are a no-no, but
I do have 1 medium-sized potato twice a week. Lots of veggies are great.
Make smaller portion meals,sugarless juices are better than the sugarfull, fruits are good for ya but don't forget they contain natural sugar so small portions. Small portions of meat a day also I think, 6 ozs. and processed
meats are not good for the kidneys or too much protein in general. Sweets
are not good often but acceptable once in a while. Tell him to drink lots of water also. Tea is good for him too. No regular sodas or only occasional.
I am so glad that you are helping him with this condition, he will need alot of help along the way. Just nudge him into something occasionally, cause if you nag him he may turn on ya like a rebel child :eek: Oh and does he have
a meter to check his blood sugar levels. He will certainly need to check
those and get a log book to write down his test results and what time, what
he has eaten all day and drank even, so he can show this to his Doc, oh and
how long and often he exercised. That's all I can think of for now. Best of
Luck to you Both..............Joannie :angel:

ohhhh wow I didnt realise it was so full on ...when we was at the drs today at about 11.30am the Dr did a blood P*ick his level was 18.5 now mind you he hadnt eaten at all tho he had a cup of tea (he takes 3 sugars ) ...Yes I have told him he needs to change a lot of stuff in his life as hes over weight and smokes like a chiminey ...thing is its going to be hard for him to exercise as he has a back injury (broke it in 2 places during a fall) he was told he
would never walk and be in a wheel chair for life and tho he can actually walk he dose have a lot of pain associated with it tho i think a lot of that would deminish with weight loss too ....and i just know hes going to be fighting me all the way lol as at the moment his additude is well you have to die from something so I said yes thats true but if you dont take care of your self you could be blind and end up with no legs then i said oh well i would be able to get a cheaper coffin huh cause there will be less of you to bury ...and yes he thinks i am mean but I think sometimes you need to be crule to be kind ...as I am also over weight i am happy to diet and exercise with him but getting him to do its going to be hard work ... thanks for answering me i really appriciate it
Di

I am Type II - diagnosed Oct 2004 - I take Metformin 2 X daily -

It is great that hubby has you for support. There are lots of WebSites for Diabetes. It's research and education time for both of you. When I was first diagnosed I spent hours on the computer reading. I also go to an online chat room for Diabetes. Diabetes is manageable, but things affect each person differently sometimes. The main thing is to be dedicated to learning and then following what works for him. That means checking his sugar several times a day and keeping a log (keep lab reports too). I checked my sugar 6 to 8 times a day for the first few months and kept my log of things I ate and how it affected my BG. I stay away from anything that is white, i.e. white bread, flour, etc. Sugar substitute - I think Splenda is the best. I try and stay away from Anything that is processed. My grocery shopping is mainly the outside of the grocery store. I rarely go down the isles. Lots of veggies and small amounts of fruits. I eat cold water fish several times a week and lots of legumes. At first I measured my foods so I knew exactly how many carbs at each meal. ...There are high glycemic foods he should try and stay away from...and I walk...every day at least 30 minutes. Exercise is very important. When I was first diag...I was a total couch potato. Now I am running 5 miles 3 times a week and do strength training. I lost 45 lbs the first yr. The weight has pretty much stabalized but I am totally hooked on my exercise now. Carbs are needed for cell fuel for the body. Your hubbys weight will determine how many carbs he needs for the day and should be spread out thru the day. Sugar highs and lows are what you are trying to avoid and don't skip meals. I eat 5 to 6 smaller meals a day and am never hungry. Things he eats today can affect how he feels tomorrow and his numbers. Insulin dependant or insulin resistant diabetics all have to watch their diets. Diabetes does not kill you, but the damage it does to other vital organs will. Heart/Kidneys/Nerve damage etc...is what he must think about. I hope he is taking this seriously. Lifestyl changes will go a long way in helping him live a longer more productive life. And...it makes you feel GREAT!

Good Luck :jester:
Linda

thank you ever so much Linda I will check out those pages some time today or tomorrow ..as he has a Dr's appointment on Wednesday afternoon we should know more as to his fate re medications cause as yet we don't know what sort of medication's he will be on ..lol ...I feel like I am walking in the dark I am guessing hubby feels worse ...we had a long talk last night and I said to him you know your going to have to make a lot of changes with eating exercise and smoking and yes its going to be hard at first he then said to me if I have to change my eating habits and exercise you can do it too ...I was well yes I was going to ..I think he had visions of me sitting down eating a chocolate cake while he was eating rabbit food lol or I was going to drive around the block while I cracked a whip at him as he walked lol silly man ...the plus side is I cant wait for him to give up smoking as I really detest it lol ...

I remember that walking in the dark feeling...fear, anger, sadness...all wrapped up in one. I sat down one day about a week after being diagnosed and after reading for hours and hours about diabetes...and I cried. I kept wondering if I had done this to myself..and how ignorant I had been of diabetes. And I got angrier because it seemed Diabetes was never mentioned in my world. No family history and no education of it. Now I see it on TV all the time and the world hopefully is getting more educated. It took an emergency room visit for me to be diagnosed.

Hopefully with the lifestyle changes I have made, I am helping someone in my family or circle of friends be more aware. And maybe I am saving my children from going down this road. They have become so aware of what to eat and what not to...I just love it when one of them says..."Mom, should you really eat that?"

Good Luck and happy reading

Linda :jester:

I felt that feeling of walking in the dark after being diagnosed with a blood dissorder a few years back so i know what you mean about scouring the net for info and its like you cant get enough info fast enough like a thirst that cant be quenched

thats really lovely that your kids know what you should have and shouldnt ...hubbys gran and mother both had diabeties tho i think they are or were type one and neither needed meds theirs was/is controlled by diet

Diabetes means that your blood glucose (often called blood sugar) is too high. Your blood always has some glucose in it because your body needs glucose for energy to keep you going

Type 1 diabetes, formerly called juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is usually first diagnosed in children, teenagers, or young adults. In this form of diabetes, the beta cells of the pancreas no longer make insulin because the body's immune system has attacked and destroyed them. Treatment for type 1 diabetes includes taking insulin shots or using an insulin pump, making wise food choices, being physically active, taking aspirin daily (for some), and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol.

Type 2 diabetes, formerly called adult-onset diabetes or noninsulin-dependent diabetes, is the most common form of diabetes. People can develop type 2 diabetes at any age—even during childhood. This form of diabetes usually begins with insulin resistance, a condition in which fat, muscle, and liver cells do not use insulin properly. At first, the pancreas keeps up with the added demand by producing more insulin. In time, however, it loses the ability to secrete enough insulin in response to meals. Being overweight and inactive increases the chances of developing type 2 diabetes. Treatment includes using diabetes medicines, making wise food choices, being physically active, taking aspirin daily, and controlling blood pressure and cholesterol.

But I bet you have already read this somewhere :p

Linda

no actually i hadnt read that b4 so i really want to thank you as that was exactly the sort of stuff i wanted to know

There are lots of people with tons of help

i will have a look at some other time as its like 2.45 am here (i am in Australia) thanks