Diabetis type 1 and 2 WHAT THE HELL?!
Question: Ok so im sick and tired of hearing about someone with type 2 and hw horrible and hard it is.... do people taking a pill everyday thats type two not realize that people with type one dont have it because of weight issues and they have to take shots to stay alive not to mention all the added horrible things that come along with being a type one diabetic? Im so tired of hearing how hard it is to take a pill a day and needing to lose weight when i see my mom taking 10 shots a day having sizzy spells and blood sugar over 600 when 300 is your normal functioning blood sugar level and you have to takes shots of insulin just to keep it 'low' at 300 then you can complain ! does anyone else get annoyed about this!?! AND NO TYPE ONE AND TWO ARE NOT THE SAME NOT EVEN CLOSE
Answers: Ok so im sick and tired of hearing about someone with type 2 and hw horrible and hard it is.... do people taking a pill everyday thats type two not realize that people with type one dont have it because of weight issues and they have to take shots to stay alive not to mention all the added horrible things that come along with being a type one diabetic? Im so tired of hearing how hard it is to take a pill a day and needing to lose weight when i see my mom taking 10 shots a day having sizzy spells and blood sugar over 600 when 300 is your normal functioning blood sugar level and you have to takes shots of insulin just to keep it 'low' at 300 then you can complain ! does anyone else get annoyed about this!?! AND NO TYPE ONE AND TWO ARE NOT THE SAME NOT EVEN CLOSE
No, Type 1 and Type 2 are NOT EVEN CLOSE to being the same! I have felt for years, since my son came down with Type 1 (27 years ago) that type 2 should be renamed. No one except someone who has lived with Type 1 has a clue, and guess what - no one is really going to take the time to learn unless they or a loved one comes down with it.
Your mom might look into an insulin pump. My son got on one in 1984 and is doing great. He just got an eye check and the doctor saw no evidence he has diabetes by looking in them. The multiple shots a day when he was so young almost killed me. He had an excellent endocrinologist who decided to try the pump on him, even though at the time it was being used for adults only. So, see if she can possibly look into it. Minimed in California makes a pump that coordinates with the blood glucose monitor, a "wizard" that helps her know what amount of insulin to get for a meal, and a continuous flow of small amounts of insulin 24 hours daily for better control. Hope you will help her look into this - and, hey, you are A GREAT KID for caring about your mom! Get her to an endocrinologist!!!
Okay guys, I just deleted my previous response, because I did not read the original post in detail ... let me start again ...
I agree with you that it's annoying that people get the two types of diabetes confused. That's what I was focused on when I read your post. I go on little rants about the same thing now and then.
But - you shouldn't be saying mean things about the type 2's here. Some of them may have brought it on themselves, and some get it even though they are thin and fit. Either way, they are still human beings deserving of respect. And it's never too late to change and do better for yourself.
For anyone that saw my original post ... I do apologies. I only read every other sentence and took from it what I wanted to see. I am sorry if I offended anyone.
300 is your mom's "normal" level?! Do you and your mom know that a normal level is aprox. 70-110? Staying around 300 will do some pretty serious damage in the future (if it hasnt started already).
it does get annoying when people don't know the difference and end up saying something ignorant because of that.
Did you know that not all type 2's can "just take a pill"? Oral meds may work for some in the early stages of the disease, but sooner or later all types 2's tend to lose beta function and end up on insulin for the remainder of their life. That is reality.
I have type 2 and it was so far gone when my doctor finally diagnosed it, that my pancreas was just about burnt out.
I HAVE to take insulin because my body cannot tolerate any of the oral meds available, and insulin is the ONLY thing that will safely control my blood sugar.
It was sky high, and without insulin shots several times a day it would still be sky high. I already have nerve damage, retinopathy and other complications.
Its not just type 1's that depend on insulin. I know many type 2's who are in the same boat as me because they have very serious reactions to oral meds and just can't use them. Diet and exercise alone will not cut it for someone like me.
I am on the "poor man's pump" just like your mom. She has my total sympathy. I hope she gets things under better control soon.
Has she heard of Dr Bernstein? He's a type 1 with very good control through a very very low carb diet. Here's his website
http://www.diabetes-normalsugars.com/rea...
It might be worthwhile for your mom to have a look at his methods.
Interesting rant! Seems you really care about your mom and are trying to cope with her condition as a fact of life.
Well, I am a very blessed Type II who started at HbA1C of 12.1 and daily glucose reading of 600+. Today for the last year my HbA1C is mid 5s and daily reading accordingly. I take the pill as matter to routine. I cherish my health and the routine is just that a routine that has improved my health.
I wish it could easier for your mom.
Best Wishes.
thanks alot for the info
hopefully wt and what you eat will help some
God Bless and good luck
You seem to be awfully angry about your mom's disease and people with any kind of diabetes feel pretty much the same way. You are right that Type I is always handled with insulin, exercise and diet but sadly, most people with Type II usually fall into the same boat sooner or later, and no it isn't all preventable. Many of those with Type II have the same ups and downs, neuropathy and digestive problems that Type I's have. It is counter productive to blame people for being ill.Type I diabetes often results from an auto immune response after a cold or the flu. We don't blame them for playing with other children and allowing themselves to become sick. Pregnancy threw me into type II diabetes that developed with my second child. By no means was I overweight or careless about what I ate. It was simply a load that my body couldn't handle.I have had to take 3 injections a day since then. Pills don't work for me . No ones fault, just the way it is. Genetics play a huge roll in how most people aquire diabetes and genetics are pretty hard to beat at the present time.
You are afraid for your mother and have a strong need to save her from her suffering.Turn your anger to something positive, not only for your self but for your mom. The first place I would be looking would be to a University Medical School Endocrinology Dept. Preferably, the Head of the department and seeing if an insulin pump wouldn't help your mother keep her sugar in line better. Although it seems confining to be tied to a pump, it might allow her a better sense of managing the problem,relieve her of countless injections every day and give her fewer up's and down's and help you both to feel better. I think another doctor might be able to help her a lot, I hope so. Peace.
They are each tough in their own ways.
You saying type 2 patients have it "easier" doesn't help anyone.
That's like a breast cancer patient saying to a skin cancer patient that they are stupid because if they just stayed out of the sun they would be healthy. Totally not fair because EACH can kill. No disease is deserved. We all have our personal battles, flaws, etc. Some people have a hard time with food.
I work with both types of diabetic patients. Each type of diabetes SUCKS. Any time a person has to change their whole life...it's NOT easy. If it was so easy to eat a certain way...do you think over 50% of Americans would be overweight or obese? No way. Living life "right" always takes a lot of hard work.
In fact, from my experience with patients with diabetes, I would say type 1 CAN be easier. Type 1 patients don't have to change their diets...if they have a good insulin plan they can eat the same as anyone else as long as they take their insulin.
If your mom's blood sugar is in the 600's .. then she needs better medical management. Something in her treatment isn't right if she runs high like that normally.
Good luck to both of you, but no reason to downplay someone else's struggles or condition. Cuz you know what...doesn't matter if someone's blood sugar is 300 or 600--they are both WAY out of range and BOTH will lead to the SAME complications if not brought under control.