Diabetes & how to cope with that & some disabilites?

Question

For those who seriously read these: I recently found out that I am a diabetic, type 2, and I hate it. It runs in the family.. I had a bad year last year, went into renal failure because someone poisioned me, and no I don't know who. I also have a bad foot because of a botched up surgery and have to wear a brace on my foot, then when I was in the hospital a nurse mistakenly injected pure potassium cloride in my IV, which colapsed and damaged several veins in my arm, now I only have 30% usage of that arm. I go to counseling, I have seen a nutrionilist, is there any light at the end of my tunnel? I had a sister die of diabetes at the age of 40. I am having a hard time accepting that I am now a diabetic. How to cope with these issues. I have educated myself, plus going to the necessary sources to help me, yet I still feel helpless. I lost a good paying job as a Supervisor due to my disabilities. How can I feel better about myself & handle everything that has happed to me?

Answer 1

First rule of the Diabetes Club is: DO talk about the Diabetes Club! ;) It's great you came here looking to learn and for answers. It's those who give up that are in the most serious trouble. Part of staying healthy with diabetes of any kind is learning, having support, and expressing the frustrations that come with having a chronic illness. Diabetes is not who you are, but it plays a big role in your life.

You CAN fight this, but it's going to take work. Period.

Granted, you have gone through some terrifying things, so you have to give yourself credit for what you have ALREADY done despite this. You are still here, and you want to help yourself.

All I can say is that you definitely have luck on your side more than you think! Most cases of accidental potassium choride IV injections result in cardiac arrest, brain damage, and death!!!! I sincerely hope you considered a lawsuit. Did you go into cardiac arrest? It would be very possible that the numbness in your arm is due to brain damage/a stroke resulting from that.

Your plan for dealing with this:

1.) Get a handle on your blood sugars. You will not feel good or be able to function if you don't. YOU are the only person who can take charge of your diabetes day-to-day. YOU have the power to control it. See a nurse educator and dietitian. Take it one glucose test at a time. Each test is a way for you to learn how to improve your control. You need to test frequently to make sure you are in a safe and healthy rage as much as possible. Make sure you take any prescribed medication or insulin. Your body will not heal and will aquire more damage if your blood sugar is high.

Are you currently on dialysis? If you still have some kidney function, a medication called an ACE inhibitor can help preserve your kidneys along with good blood sugar and blood pressure control. What exactly went wrong with your foot surgery? Did you develop an infection? Is it a structural issue (the bone did not heal/set properly)? Was the surgery for Charcot's Foot (a diabetic complication)? Have you seen another surgeon for a second opinion? Make sure you do.

2.) Cut out all the junk food, and start eating whole grains (oatmeal, beans, brown rice), lean protein (fish, chicken breast), and good fats (olive oil, nuts). Build up to 45 min. of exercise daily. Make sure you get a physical/EKG first to make sure you are healthy enough to exercise, then start with lifting 5 LBS dumbbells from your armchair. There are workout videos and pool exercise classes for disabled people. Check out your local YMCA or hospital. You may KNOW these things, but you have to DO them.

3.) Perhaps your counsellor is not able to help you enough. There is a mental health aspect to staying healthy with diabetes. Severe depression is VERY common in diabetics, because it can be so hard to deal with a disease like this everyday and the things that can happen due to it. I would see if you can get an appointment with a psychologist who specializes in treating people with chronic health problems, even better if they specialize in diabetes! You are going through a lot right now, and you can't fight it alone. If you need medication to help you cope until you get back on your feet, a psychiatrist can help in this case. Getting more help doesn't mean your crazy, it means you need more support!!! I am not a big fan of handing out anti-depressants like candy to diabetics, but some people really do benefit from them. Life is hard enough without diabetes!

You have to accept that you have diabetes, then make dealing with it a part of your life. It will only kill you for certain if you ignore it. There is still much hope, but you have to make the changes NOW. Perhaps you will be able to eventually get a kidney transplant if needed. And perhaps your foot can be corrected with proper additional surgery. BUT, you will never know if you give up. Take it one day at a time, and build back up to your goals.

P.S. You may have had diabetes for a very long time and not known it. Once you bring your levels into a healthy range, you may feel MUCH better mentally and physically.

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Answer 4

Diabetes Type 2 sounds like the least of your problems. Getting and eating a proper Diet and exercise, along with Medications prescribed by your Doctor will control your Diabetes. Make sure to check with your Doctor or Caregiver before changing or altering any Diabetic Regiment or Procedure. You would be surprised to see who is willing to give you advise to get you to change your Diabetic Regiment or procedure in order to boost their Ego, or pat there pockets. Hearsay is not an option. Check with your Doctor or Caregiver and get an educated guess.
Good Luck&Good Health

Answer 5

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Answer 8

Diabetes Management - A Beginner's Guide

If you were just diagnosed with diabetes, your mind is probably spinning and your emotions are probably on a roller-coaster ride. Most people don't take the news very well. You are likely to experience shock, denial, anger and depression before you finally reach acceptance.

But take heart! You're going to be just fine. Diabetes is not a death sentence. Now is the time to keep a cool head and put together a practical program, to keep the disease in control. Here are the essential steps you must take to control your diabetes -- and get on with your life.

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I have been dealing this disease for over 33 years. It runs on both sides of my family and I have lost many relatives from its aftermath. But, through the grace of God, he has kept me through it all. The Bible tells us in Hosea 4:6 “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge” and I have learned through proper diet and close monitoring the condition can be controlled. My average FASTING and RANDOM blood sugar readings are 93mg dl to 103mg dl.

My advice is to keep regular follow-up Dr’s appointments. During the last 10 years I have seen my primary doctor every 3/4 months. My doctor is very happy with my constant results and tells me that he should hire me as an example for all his other patients.
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Answer 9

If you had been injected potassium chloride in your vein you wouldn't be here right now.It's lethal because it causes ventricular fibrillation.
About your diabetes,try to find a good specialist and nowadays I know for sure that with the appropriate therapy and diet you'll be able to keep it under control and so to carry on living well.

Answer 10

Learn to relax. Take up some meditation and stop thinking about your health. Be very strict about diet. Look for authentic information and not from an unqualified person. I did find some good info at http://ailments.in/diabetes.html - but most importantly learn to relax - it is never the end of the world. try to look beyond yourself.