Surviving Type 2 Diabetes
When I jumped the fence after being prediabetic I was devastated. My Dr sent me to a diabetic educator and I took my husband. It was overwhelming to grasp this change in my life.
Starting to feel better
We got really good information and I started to read all labels on food purchases. I got off to a great started trying to cook and eat the right foods. Started going to the YMCA. Yoga helped a lot. I got my A1C to 5.4. I lost 10lbs.
Other stresses and difficulties
Then my dad got sick and I had to start caregiver mode. It's become very hard to prepare the right foods, can't get to the YMCA and under stress being with and helping my terminally ill Dad.
A1C jumped to 5.8 now I have a diabetic coach to try to find a way to get back on track before it gets out of control. Got a lot of hurdles to jump through.
My doctor encourages me
My Dr encourages me by saying I've come a long way, don't beat yourself up. Look at where you were at when Diabetes set in and where you are now.
Time changes everything so I know this caregiver responsibility will not last forever. Until then I'm trying focus on taking care of myself and my Father.
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