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Originally Posted by Melisa
Hello my name is Melisa and I have been type 2 diabetic for 11 years. Long story made short I have not been taking care of myself the way I should be. I watched my Mother deal with diabetes for my whole life and she passed away from complications of multiple health issues.
I don't want to be my Mom gone to soon in life (she was 53). I am married and I want to have a family and live to the fullest but it's so hard. My husband does not understand, My friends don't understand, and I don't understand why ME? (I know genetics is why but you know what I mean)
I try for a couple weeks doing really well and then something happens. I have the best motivation in the fact that I want to have a baby and my Dr. will not let me until my A1C is at 6 or less. Last time it was check it was 11.2
I lack discipline; I lack motivation, I NEED HELP!!! I am even avoiding going to the Dr. because I’m afraid what they will say and that they will be made I’m not following their plan
Please is there anyone out there that can help?
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Hi Melisa,
I can so relate. Although my mom is the total opposite. She's been dealing with diabetes since 1995 and is only on one med! She eats right, she exercises and is totally amazing to me! For me, I have issues with will power and motivation. I've gone up and down with it since 2002! Last dr appointment my a1c was 8.3! Dr was NOT happy. He wanted me to come back in and go on insulin. Well that really was a kick in the pants! I thought, OK you CAN do this. I talked to my friends, I found this site (which is SO GREAT for recording my numbers and seeing results!!!) and I use My FitnessPal for recording what I eat and my activity. (totally cut out all breads and starches) I go to the gym at lunch and I added a vigorous walk (just added light jogging to that!!) It's only been 13 days...YES i'm counting! LOL I post on Facebook what I do each day. I'm getting SO much encouragement from all my friends and they are helping me here at work too. I swear, food is an ADDICTION for me. But i"m doing SO much better reading these forums and finding new recipes online. AND seeing the numbers come down is such a motivator!!! YOU can do that same!!!! If you want to have a partner send me a message, not sure how you do that here, but let me know, maybe it would help to have someone to encourage you. It is so hard, and like I said it's only been 13 days...I pray I can keep it up!!! I know you can! WE HAVE to! WELCOME to this site!
Sorry for the long rant...I just really relate!!