[hcalljr]

My name is H, and I am 52 years old. I have a wonderful wife and 5 awesome children ages 26-14. I found out on Tuesday I have diabetes. They haven't told me 1 or 2. The Dr said it was hard to determine immediately. I have sensed I was diabetic for a bit now. I am 6'1" and in December I weighed 205. today I am 180. I didn't exercise more, I didn't change my diet. The weight loss, continual thirst and peeing all night tipped me off to some thing is wrong and research pointed me to Diabetes.

In meeting with the Dr. My BG was 311 on Tuesday and my A1C was 13. Wow!!! Not Good. He put me on Lantus and Novolog and my reading this morning before breakfast was 132. I have been reading some of the posts, and have gone to the 3 mentioned posts in the forum. Thanks for the information. It is so helpful for newbies like me.

I look forward to connecting with this board for help, information and encouragement and to give the same.

[dano]

Welcome to the Forum!

You're on the right track. I know that you said you have read them, but I don't want you to feel left out.

Read through the first three threads in the Type 2 Section, when you get a chance, if you have not already done so. These threads will most-likely help you a lot. Self education is one of the keys to successful management of your diabetes, along with a healthy / sensible diet and exercise. Basically, diabetes requires a life-style change for the better. Good luck with your control and management.

[hcalljr]

thanks dano!!!. Day by day. Meal by meal.

[dano]

Originally Posted by hcalljr

thanks dano!!!. Day by day. Meal by meal.

You're welcome H..

[netguy1999]

Sound like you and I have a similar story. In my case, I went for my annual bloodwork as part of my yearly medical. The doctors office called me the next day saying we need to talk. That's where they gave me the news. Like you my a1c was high - 16.

This is a great forum. If we share what we find, we can all get through this together.