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Hi Im all most 31 yr old . I am type 2 and only found out 6 months ago. I have been put on so many pills and now insulin that keeps going up. I am doing everything they say but nothing is working. now to top it off the other day my insurance was canceled. my insulin as many of you know is very expencive. I am un able to afford it. I have been out for 3 days. I am also on met. I feel like giving up and I don't know what to do. if I can treat it im never going to get better. I have called everyone I can think of I have gotten know where. please what do I do. I think I just need some support. im sorry
Sometimes you can call the manufacture of the insulin and see if they have a program where they give u the insulin for free. When I was laid off I researched and I was on lantus and I reached out and they sent the paper work to my doctor and I got my meds free for almost a year. Until my insurance came through. Look into it. It first hurt. Good luck
As well as making good choices of what you are eating and drinking, do some form of physical exercise. Even if you go for a walk twice a day is better than nothing.
Exercising will help to boost your metabolism to burn the energy that you are eating.
Eat small portions - have your 3 main meals with a healthy snack in between. Don't forget that drinking fizzy drinks, fruit juices and squashes will also spike up your sugar levels. Drink more water instead of juices.
You can look on the web of what a "healthy plate" looks like to help you choose the right foods. Portion sizes are important too as well as exercise.
Have you recently had any steroids, or have an infection? This will spike up your sugar levels.
If you can, it would probably helpful for you to see a diabetic nurse and a dietician that specialises in diabetes.
What types of diabetic meds are you on? You do not need to answer that.
Metformin does come in different strengths and also as a Slow Release.
My husband was put on Victosa (injection) as well as other tablets. He asked to be put on the normal insulin and that with the Metformin 1000mg SR has been working for him. He does for 2 walks a day and we have changed our diet.
A tip for you. If you buy yogurts and ready made meals - do check the ingredients label and the percentages of what the product contains. Avoid having anything that has more than 3% of sugar per 100grm. Foods that are labelled "healthy" may not be as healthy as you may think. Low fat products usually contain more sugar. Sugar comes under different names - anything ending with "ose" will be a form of sugar, eg. glucose, fructose, maltose.
Best wishes.
Best of luck.
Exercising will help to boost your metabolism to burn the energy that you are eating.
Eat small portions - have your 3 main meals with a healthy snack in between. Don't forget that drinking fizzy drinks, fruit juices and squashes will also spike up your sugar levels. Drink more water instead of juices.
You can look on the web of what a "healthy plate" looks like to help you choose the right foods. Portion sizes are important too as well as exercise.
Have you recently had any steroids, or have an infection? This will spike up your sugar levels.
If you can, it would probably helpful for you to see a diabetic nurse and a dietician that specialises in diabetes.
What types of diabetic meds are you on? You do not need to answer that.
Metformin does come in different strengths and also as a Slow Release.
My husband was put on Victosa (injection) as well as other tablets. He asked to be put on the normal insulin and that with the Metformin 1000mg SR has been working for him. He does for 2 walks a day and we have changed our diet.
A tip for you. If you buy yogurts and ready made meals - do check the ingredients label and the percentages of what the product contains. Avoid having anything that has more than 3% of sugar per 100grm. Foods that are labelled "healthy" may not be as healthy as you may think. Low fat products usually contain more sugar. Sugar comes under different names - anything ending with "ose" will be a form of sugar, eg. glucose, fructose, maltose.
Best wishes.
Best of luck.
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If you are in America generic insulin (Humalin N and Humalin-R) can be bought over the counter at wall mart and other pharmacies. This does not give as flat a response as the modern insulins, but they still work and may tide you over until you can get back on insurance. Hopefully your dr can guide you on their use.
Hello and welcome to the club no one wants to belong to.
It is verrry scary when DX with diabetes. It IS controllable. The first thing to remember is carbohydrates raise BG (Blood Sugar) ALL carbs raise BG even whole wheat will raise BG. so eating less bread less pasta less potatoes will result in less BG. I eat about 50 gr of carbs a DAY.
Have you contacted the insulin makers some of them have programs to help pay for the cost of insulin.
Google "diabetic forums" there are some good ones out there.
It is verrry scary when DX with diabetes. It IS controllable. The first thing to remember is carbohydrates raise BG (Blood Sugar) ALL carbs raise BG even whole wheat will raise BG. so eating less bread less pasta less potatoes will result in less BG. I eat about 50 gr of carbs a DAY.
Have you contacted the insulin makers some of them have programs to help pay for the cost of insulin.
Google "diabetic forums" there are some good ones out there.
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