[colleen626]

Was diagnosed type 2 about 17 years ago. Sad to say, but I have pretty much been in denial about it ever since. I am just now starting to take it seriously.

I take two Metformin 500 mg per day. (I used to take five per day.). I don't seem to have enough willpower at this point to stop eating sweets. My last a1c was a little over 6; and I feel best when my blood sugar is around 140.

I keep thinking that I won't get serious about my diabetes until something serious happens, like having to go on insulin. My mother developed type 1 as a child, and she only lived to be 48. I am now 49.

I'm starting to notice highs and lows more; they're starting to affect how I feel. I think this is a good thing cuz it makes me more aware of my illness.

Thank you for creating this forum. I have learned a lot here already. Even tho I've had type 2 for a while, ant support or encouragement would be appreciated. I have a diabetes check with my doctor later this week. Also going to talk to him about weight loss.

Funny thing, I never used to think about having diabetes. Now that it seems to be affecting how I feel, I am thinking about it constantly. It's scaring me now, maybe because I'm older.

Anyway, sorry this is so long. Thanks for reading.