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By CommunityMember1c42ba

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I've had type 2 diabetes for a while. I just didn't accept it, not until my eyes started failing and I had a stroke.

Now my right limbs don't work so well, I fight depressed feelings and I'm tired all the time... I'm working on meals, working out is a struggle, but I push myself. Planning healthy foods is a chore, especially when eating with others who eat whatever they want. I don't blame them, but it is hard.

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Diane Talbert Moderator & Contributor
Hello <inline-mention username="CommunityMember1c42ba" user-id="3572051"/>, I am so sorry you are going through this. I would say I know how you feel, but I don't. I got T2D 30 years ago. My mom went into a diabetic coma at age 37. I was 19, she died. I got depressed when I was diagnosed and thought this was a death sentence for me. I will be 65 in a couple of months. I know it's hard, but you can do this. I understand about the food part and going out to eat, but we have to take care of ourselves. You are not alone in this journey. I am here if you ever need to talk. Thanks for sharing. Diane (Team Member)
Trinette Stanford, LLC, RN, FNP-C, CDCES Moderator
<inline-mention username="CommunityMember1c42ba" user-id="3572051"/> I am glad to see that you are taking positive steps to manage your condition. You are working on healthy meal planning and working out as you are able. All of these are positive steps. Eating out with friends can be tricky but most restaurants have online menus so maybe you can check out the menu before going out. As for the depression, do you have someone you can talk to? Someone who is positive and supportive? There are some online forums like this one that can be a listening ear and provide some good advice. Other alternatives are journaling or prayer/meditation. There are some studies that have shown improvement in brain health with meditation. Keep up the good work. Let me know if any of these suggestions have been helpful. Trinette Stanford, Community moderator
DonnaFA Community Admin
Hi <inline-mention username="CommunityMember1c42ba" user-id="3572051"/> , it can be hard - I'm vegan, keto, and anti-inflammatory. But I've found that you can find side dishes that you can enjoy, or make in stages - like make a cheese sauce that fits your dietary needs and put it over some macaroni for your family, while you put some over low-carb noodles for yourself. The more you do it, the easier and more second nature it becomes. - Warmly, Donna (team member)

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