I have some questions for people who have diabetes?

Question

Hi I have some questions about diabetes it's for my speech class and it requires me to interview people, for people who have diabetes :

What was your first reaction when you found out that you had it?

Has your life changed since finding out you have it?

What is your typical day like when you have to take insulin?

Answer 1

I was shocked when I was told I had it.
My life has changed dramatically...for the better. I am healthier, eat a better diet and I am fitter coz I got off my bottom and started doing some exercise!
I dont take insulin (I have late onset/type 2) diabetes. I take tablets. Mind you, I have to watch my blood glucose as I tend to go hypo!

Answer 2

as a nurse i pretty much knew a lot about it and didn't worry too much
i know what i have to do and not do
what to eat and what to avoid
my life hasn't changed a bit- i do everything i've always done except i exercise more regularly
watch my weight
i do not take insulin
i take oral medication
not all diabetics have to take insulin
in fact some people are only diet controlled and require no medication
there is no reason for anyone with diabetes not to live a normal life as long as they take care of themselves and are under the care of a doctor

Answer 3

1. i was a little nervous at first and scared, and also mad that i was going to have to watch what i ate every day and be monitored, and also mad that i would have to take insulin everyday.
2. My life has changed just because i always am constantly watching my sugar intake and making sure i remember my insulin when i go on trips and such
3. It is normal because I have gotten used to it, at first it was different and annoying having to remember the insulin but now it's just a normal daily process

Answer 4

1. i was too young. i was around 3. I knew i was going to not like it.instantly.
2.My life has been focused on blood levels, what i eat, many things. Not being able to eat sweets without worrying about if you gave yourself enough insulin to compensate what you just ate. its tough.
3. I wake up check my blood, take a a shot depending on correction and what im going to eat. The higher the carbs the more insulin. And thats everytime I eat. Then at around 9 or so i take my long lasting shot that helps keep my levels stable throughout that day.

Whew.

Answer 5

1. I was six (now 15) and I was so dehydrated I don't remember the doctor telling me. But, my dad was the one who told the doctors to check my blood sugar because he recognized the symptoms from when he was diagnosed.

2. It's changed as not being able to eat what I want whenever I want it, but I still get to most of what everyone my age does. I do cheerleading and chorus, and I also go on school fieldtrips.

3. I get up, check my blood sugar, eat breakfast, head to school, at lunch I go to the clinic and I check my blood sugar and if its over 90 I get insulin. Then I go to lunch, after school I go to cheer practice. I come home at 5:30pm check my blood sugar, get my insulin eat dinner. Then I do homework, walk the dog , watch some t.v. Around 9pm I check my blood sugar again and if its around 160 or lower I eat a snack then go to sleep.

Answer 6

I don't know exactly the answer to your question but when I search it with yahoo I found a good blog discussing about diabetic diet. Here is the link to the main page:
http://diabetic-diets-info.blogspot.com

You might want to visit the site's diabetic diet FAQs to find your answer. Here is the link:
http://diabetic-diets-info.blogspot.com/2006/10/diabetic-diets-faq.html

Answer 7

1. O SHI-!!?
2. Yes.
3. Normal with monitoring.

Answer 8

Try looking at some of the articles on http://diabetes.hammocksurvivalguide.com/

Answer 9

i had it when i was 15 on Tuesday 1 year ago......................................