[lgermany08]

Hi,

I just recently found out I was a diabetic when I was sick with a horrible sinus infection! Apparently, through taking steroids my sugar sky rocketed to 540 and i immediately rushed myself to the hospital. Who would of thought a sinus infection would bring out the truth.

Now I'm entering this new world I am so overwhelmed with what I can eat, what I can't eat and so forth! My main goal is to get off these meds. I'm so tired of being told about potential blindness, losing limbs, etc. I'm on 36 and I feel like I have a long way to go to beat this already. I've been taking meds for a week now and my sugar won't get below 200. Please give some advice.

Thanks,


Stressed out "newbie"

[dano]

Welcome to the Forum!

Knowledge about your diabetes condition is one of the best ways to combat the disease. Read the first three threads in the Type 2 Section, they will help you a lot. Good luck with your control and management.

[jazzsushi]

I know it seems overwhelming but see that you are lucky to have gotten in now because of today's advances. There is much to be optimistic about. There are terrific blood glucose monitors, continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps (I'm on one), and with support you can still have a great life. I know it is a pain but having had Type 1 for 36 years with really no complications at all I can confidently say my desire to control my blood sugars made the difference. Just take care of it, manage, and don't make it THE FOCUS OF YOUR LIFE. Ignore it however and over time....there will be a price to pay.

[jazzsushi]

You can do it!!! Yes you can.