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Rerun · 10-15-2009, 11:12 AM

Get used to going to the lab for blood tests and the doctor for check ups. Since Dec 2008 (when I was diagnosed a type 2 diabetic) I've seen my doctor more times and been for more lab tests than I have in the past 40 years. Frankly, I'm getting a little sick of it, but thats the way it will be till I croak I guess.

Take your pills (I assume you are on Metformin and perhaps other stuff) regularly and you should have no problems. Its ok to occasionally indulge yourself with sweets (you know, the occasional piece of pie or cake) but don't make a regular habit of it.

Other than that, my life really hasn't changed that much. Its pretty much carry on as usual other than I try to eat a little bit healthier (as in I used to go to McDonalds all the time, and now I don't... I usually brown bag my lunches now).

The only thing I really miss is not being able to spread honey on my toast in the morning. I love honey. Sure... they have no sugar added jams (which I now use) but they're not honey and they aren't as tasty as the regular jams (raspberry, strawberry) that I used to put on my toast.

If you like pancakes with syrup on them, ED Smith makes a NSA syrup. It ok. ... not as good as the real stuff... but its ok. I use it (we have pancakes every Sunday morning at my house).

If you have a sweet tooth, Russell Stovers (you can buy this at most Shoppers Drug Marts) makes some pretty good NSA candy/chocolates. Purdys also makes a pretty good NSA chocolate too.

Edit: I may have to see the doctor and go for lab tests more than most type 2 diabetics. I'm not sure. I was diagnosed with diabetes when I was admitted to the hospital with severe pancreatitis (up until then the last time I was ever admitted to a hospital was when I was 5 to have my tonsils removed) and its damaged now so my doctor has me on a few other medications (lipidil, pantoloc, which I started taking while in the hospital, as well as a couple of other meds to counteract my high blood pressure). Most of these meds, as my doctor explained, are as a result of my diabetes which makes me susceptable to having other internal organ failures and she wants to keep a tight control on anything that is slightly out of wack (thus the reason for all the regular blood tests and all the meds).

10-15-2009, 11:12 AM	#3
Rerun Often Thinks About Pickles Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Okotoks Exp:	Get used to going to the lab for blood tests and the doctor for check ups. Since Dec 2008 (when I was diagnosed a type 2 diabetic) I've seen my doctor more times and been for more lab tests than I have in the past 40 years. Frankly, I'm getting a little sick of it, but thats the way it will be till I croak I guess. Take your pills (I assume you are on Metformin and perhaps other stuff) regularly and you should have no problems. Its ok to occasionally indulge yourself with sweets (you know, the occasional piece of pie or cake) but don't make a regular habit of it. Other than that, my life really hasn't changed that much. Its pretty much carry on as usual other than I try to eat a little bit healthier (as in I used to go to McDonalds all the time, and now I don't... I usually brown bag my lunches now). The only thing I really miss is not being able to spread honey on my toast in the morning. I love honey. Sure... they have no sugar added jams (which I now use) but they're not honey and they aren't as tasty as the regular jams (raspberry, strawberry) that I used to put on my toast. If you like pancakes with syrup on them, ED Smith makes a NSA syrup. It ok. ... not as good as the real stuff... but its ok. I use it (we have pancakes every Sunday morning at my house). If you have a sweet tooth, Russell Stovers (you can buy this at most Shoppers Drug Marts) makes some pretty good NSA candy/chocolates. Purdys also makes a pretty good NSA chocolate too. Edit: I may have to see the doctor and go for lab tests more than most type 2 diabetics. I'm not sure. I was diagnosed with diabetes when I was admitted to the hospital with severe pancreatitis (up until then the last time I was ever admitted to a hospital was when I was 5 to have my tonsils removed) and its damaged now so my doctor has me on a few other medications (lipidil, pantoloc, which I started taking while in the hospital, as well as a couple of other meds to counteract my high blood pressure). Most of these meds, as my doctor explained, are as a result of my diabetes which makes me susceptable to having other internal organ failures and she wants to keep a tight control on anything that is slightly out of wack (thus the reason for all the regular blood tests and all the meds). Last edited by Rerun; 10-15-2009 at 11:23 AM.