Yesterday I got the results of some blood work I had that stopped me dead in my tracks.
I am borderline diabetic. More specifically, I am Insulin Resistant. So what does that mean? Well basically my fasting blood sugar and my fasting insulin level was high. But what was worse and what told the doc that I am insulin resistant was the fact that my blood sugar to insulin level ratio was not good at all.
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For a little bit I had a HUGE pity party. For a person who is an emotional eater (and probably what got me in this predicament…aside from genetics), using the “D” word is like a death sentence. Sure I’m being a little…OK a lot…dramatic, but I like food. I like sweets. My birthday is coming up. I LIKE CAKE!
So after kicking and screaming and a few tears (I won’t lie), I started researching Insulin Resistant and called my doctor to make an appointment to go in and make a plan. This isn’t all that new to me since I was “Glucose Intolerant” during my pregnancy with my daughter and had to go on a diabetic diet. So I know it’s doable. And I knew then, when I was pregnant with her, that most likely I would be diabetic at some point in my life since most studies I read stated that being diabetic in pregnancy was a good indicator as to what was coming down the road. I just never realized that road would be that short.
Tuesday I go in and talk with my doctor. The nurse told me when she gave me the results that most likely the doctor would want to put me on Metformin to help with the blood sugar/insulin issues. I know I have to limit my amount of carbs and the type of carbs I eat. Now I just need to make lists of “safe” foods, print out plenty of menus so meal times don’t become stressful, and stick to my new lifestyle.
Maybe now I can lose some weight. I’ve been trying since I had the kids with no luck. Apparently when you have high blood sugar and high insulin levels, the best way (besides meds and diet) to help that is to lose weight…only you have difficulty losing weight because your blood sugar and insulin levels are high. It’s a vicious cycle and maybe just maybe I’ll be breaking that cycle now.
So sorry to hear about your insulin problems but you can reverse it with diet and exercise. It's not like its a death sentence but I understand the tears.
Michelle
P.S. I found you on Double Duty Divas!
So sorry to hear this. Take care of yourself {hugs}.
Good Luck on your diet! That's how I lost 65lbs. I was diagnosed with diabetes. I gave up bread, potatoes, pasta's, and anything starchy. Also sweets and snacks. I switched from regular soda to diet soda. I snack on Beef Jerky and raw veggies cuz it's low in carbs.
Going thru my Google reader I saw this post. Please do what you can to get this back to as normal as possible. Your story is similar to my nieces – and she passed away at 42 because she wasn't able to get this under control. LONG story – but I miss her and I would hate for that to happen to your loved ones.
The diabetic diet isn't as bad as it use to be since they've started looking at carbs and not sugars.
When you start the Metformin make sure you take it with food and don't get upset if you have some stomach problems for the first week or so That's normal. It only took me 2 days to get use to it but I've heard some say a couple of weeks.
I still have the occasional slice of cake but I plan ahead and know I'm going to have it so I limit my carbs for the rest of that meal.
I'm sorry to hear you are borderline diabetic 🙁 It sounds like you have a pretty positive attitude about it though.
I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 5 years ago. I found it very difficult to lose weight so the blood sugars kept rising. The ONE thing I did for myself is consistant light activity. It helped me sooooo much. I haven't had a high reading in a long time. I know you have knee issues, but even a walk twice every day may be what will help you.
Take care, Treacletart 🙂