Denial

[lilsstr]

I can't deny I have DM anymore.  I also can't afford treatment.  I just started working and have no health benefits.  I can keep my BS down if I stay on low carbs, but then I don't feel well.  I've been depressed and just angry with myself for not taking better care of myself.  I went out to eat last night and feel better, though I'm afraid to check my BS today.  I don't want to be diabetic.  I know that sounds childish but that's how I feel.
There is no question here, just venting I guess.

[hockeycrazy3033]

I'm sorry that you're going through this.

Did you just find out you are diabetic?

What are your symptoms?

Im sure family can help you afford treatment right?

[SimplyStar]

I am a type 2 diabetic, I take Metformine 500mg daily, I lost my weight and I exercize, now my BS's run great. There is a long history of diabetus in my family, but I decided I could live with it and I am. I maintain my weight now at 118, I try to exercize at least twice a week. I do carry a candy bar in my purse at all times. If you cut out most of the stress in your daily life you will find it is easy to carry on like any "normal" person. Stress causes more sugar to be released into the body. At 77 years old I am healthy.

[hbp702]

Ask your pharmacist about getting those glucose pills (over the counter) instead of using a candy bar for lows.

It won't melt, it keeps longer and it contains an exact amount of glucose.

So it should help you raise your blood sugar quickly (glucose doesn't need to get broken down - so the only wait is for absorption which is fast) and reliably (sometimes things don't get fully broken down, such as sucrose if you use acarbose, and also, having an exact amount means you should have a much better idea of how much to take to move your sugar up by the right amount).

[Mandi R]

Having diabetes really isn't as bad as it first appears and the only changes you have to make is swapping certain bad, unhealthy habits for better, healthier ones, taking your medication & being sensible about what you eat.
I have no advice to offer on how you can pay for your medication & treatment as I'm British & lucky enough to have my medication & treatment covered by the National Health Service but I do know that not getting the medication & treatment you need can lead to severe health problems in the end like blindness, kidney & liver failure, blindness & even death. It really is in your best interest to find some way of getting the help you need before you end up spending the rest of your life thinking "if only I had"

[tlmcgaa]

in most cities and towns there are sliding scale clinincs that charge you based on your income...if your income falls below a certain level, both your seeing the dr and the prescriptions are free. dont be too proud to ask around.