Type II Diabetes

Hi All, Well, as if I didn't think it would happen. I was diagnosed (officially) with Type II diabetes. I knew it was just a matter of time. Of all the comorbids of obesity, this one is the scariest for me. I'm not even sure I want to believe it. I don't have to take any medication at the moment. I am to test my blood sugar twice a day, once fasting and once two hours after a meal. I have to log this and bring it to my doctor on the 23rd. This will give him a better idea where I'm at with my blood sugars. My A1C was 7.1%. According to my doctor's standards the ideal for people with diabetes is below 7% and the target for people with diabetes is below 8%, I am at the target but not in the ideal range. People without diabetes have an A1C below 6%. I can only say one thing....I am so thankful I am having my surgery in June. My diabetes will hopefully be gone or on it's way out the door, Thank God! But at the moment, I'll admit, this makes me want to puke! Deb

Deb, I'm sorry to hear about the diabetes, I'm sure it will be gone after having surgery..... hang in there your surgery is 3 months away and before you know it it will be here.... Wishing you the best through out your journey... Christine

Oh crap! Well my dear, you will have this under control in a matter of a few months. I wish you didn't have to go through this at all. Hang in there. It was so nice to talk to you the other night. My husband said he thought I was talking to family.

Hi all, Thanks so much for your support. I guess this diabetes thing was like a bit of a curve ball thrown at me. Not like I didn't quite expect it. My mom was a type II diabetic, my dad is type II and my grandparents were diabetic. What the heck did I expect with my obesity? Did I actually think I would escape diabetes. I am so thankful that my surgery is scheduled in a couple months. Hopefully I won't need this blood sugar monitor after that. -Dawn- I so enjoyed our talk the other night. I felt like I was talking to an old friend. You're the best. I'll be thinking of you a lot over the next few weeks, and will definitely try to get to see you while you are in the hospital. Thanks again all....Deb