In hospital with my son

Diane~ Thanks so much for the encouraging note!  That was all very reassuring to hear.  The support group is the main thing that I am working on finding us right now.  We have a great pediatric endocrinologist, Dr. Eapen, in Neptune... he does have a parent/child support group-but they are off for the summer.  We will find one in the interim though, support is key, I have learned that having gastric bypass surgery last August.  It is THE most important thing I can do for the both of us right now.

Did you develop Type 1 diabetes at 35?  I think that adults with diabetes can treat with medication by mouth, is that right?  Conor is taking about 10 shots per day right now, he eats like a horse and is very active, and doesn't mind taking the shots to eat.  I do want to work with him on combining his foods into a few less "groups", to save all those shots.  I think it must be taxing on his body to get all those shots.

Anyway, I just noticed your surgery was not even a week ago!!!   How are YOU feeling??

Michelle

Michelle, I am doing great, feeling better than ever, I hope it stays that way.  I have so much energy and have only felt hunger one time and I realized that I was not eating so I had my pudding and solved that issue!   I got Type II diabetes at 35 but chose insulin for a few reasons.  At the time I lost a baby in my 5th month becz of the diabetes so I went on insulin bcz it's safer/easier to manage if you get pregnant and it was my intention to do that.  Then I just stayed on insulin shots bcz it gave me more flexibility.  When you take pills you need to be more regimented about eating schedules and I was not and I really didn't mind the shots, they are mostly painless.  It does become second nature believe it or not.  Also when I did take the pills they put me on Glucophage and it gave me bad side effects of loose bowels and headaches.  Insulin is more natural (they won't tell you that), and closer to what your body creates naturally.  However, it has it's pitfalls too.  I do believe in my heart that there will be a cure for diabetes soon.  Maybe not in the next 10 years, but soon.  They make such big strides now.  I actually know a woman who got a pancreas transplant to cure her diabetes and it worked.  She's now about 2 years out and doing well, so that in itself is huge.  There is also a ton of info to be learned and told.  One warning to you -- KNOW ALL YOU CAN and don't be afraid to use your knowledge.  People are so uneducated on the subject, even in the medical field they don't know what they are doing so it's important for you to know what you can.  I have seen such unbelievable situations because people just don't know.  You and your son will do remarkable, you already have the basics of knowing about commitment to health and the need for support.  Make the best of it and it will be best for you both.