Can I live a normal life with Type 2 Diabetes? I want to become a firefighter later on and I was wondering.
2006-12-20 15:35:02 · 9 answers · asked by fire_cat_173351 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Thanks for your answers. I am also 14 years old and am afraid I may be diagnosed with Type 2.
2006-12-22 05:47:59 · update #1
I hope you can live a better life. Me, I will not live a better life at all. I am 14, type one diabetes and that sucks. There is no cure and I am hoping they have one soon, anyone heard of any new ideas?
2006-12-21 16:18:17 · answer #1 · answered by Ryan N 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-17 14:01:22 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is nearly possible to be a NORMAL HUMAN BEING with type 2 diabetes. There is always the possibility of an insulin reaction but it may be watched closely enough to be quite a good firfighter anyway. You will not be able to get a CDL as a diabetic using insulin but anything else is almost unbounded with the proper care. Have a great holiday!!
Eds
2006-12-20 16:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by Eds 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
,,YES,, I had diabetic for about 6 years and its hard Keep your blood sugar check every day in the morning the best time watch what you eat Get on a good diet Some of the meds,,, Will make you want to eat all the time, I wade 230 pounds.now I way
330 In 5 years I have gained over 100 pounds That don't mean that you will gain wight like I did, if your sugar goes up if you can get out and walk around, make sure that you stay in contact with your D.r be sure to take your med's ever day,''' Good Luck''' you'll be all rite
2006-12-20 15:54:58 · answer #4 · answered by bill_ray56 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can live a normal life, try to control your Blood Sugar, eat healthy and exercise.
Don't try to miss meals or medication once you have commenced your training as a fire fighter.
Let your Supervisor and a few person on the job who you feel comfortable with know that you are Diabetic, just in case of an emergency.
Have regular check ups.
Good luck.
2006-12-20 16:33:42 · answer #5 · answered by Seeanna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. Be and do whatever you want. Just try to eat three meals a day with two snacks. If this is not possible, then take a diabetic bar with you at all times to make sure there is something in your stomach at meal times.....Check sugars often in the beginning and then do it as necessary as determined by the numbers you get...You want your sugar to be 90-100. Educate yourself as much as possible, and watch your diet...Exercise is very important because it can bring down your blood sugar rapidly. Hope this helps you...........................
2006-12-21 00:36:00 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep. You can avoid taking medications by maintaining an excellent diet along with a good exercise regimen.
As long as you watch your sugar intake, take care of your lifestyle, and stay positive, then you can live as if Type 2 diabetes doesn't even exist.
God Bless and thanks for reading.
2006-12-20 15:56:26 · answer #7 · answered by krazykritik 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a very good type 1, insulin pump wearing diabetic friend who, get this, runs marathons and finishes them. I told him I can't even run around the neighborhood and you're running marathons!! You are giving all of us diabetics a bad name. lol.
Point is, you can do anything you put your mind to, even with diabetes.
2006-12-20 17:23:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't give up and have faith. My poor father has diabetes and i am soooooooo scared of losing him because he used to have very bad eating habits. Luckily my step mom prepares all his meals. I beg him to rest and retire, but my dad is a workaholic like me. Yes you can live a normal life just put your health first always.
2006-12-21 16:15:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋