hospital visit - again Update #27

[Grace]

I have another thing to add. Even if you control with diet and exercise and Metformin, there will be times when you want to have something special - pizza, Thanksgiving dinner, a meal with lots of carbs.

I was on a diabetic forum and this subject came up. One of the gals told me about a med you can take for those once-in-a-blue-moon times. I got a prescription for Prandin. I take 0/5mg just before eating one of those high carb meals. The effect lasts for 3-4 hours, and it's really nice to be able to eat like I did in the past.

Just make sure you test before the meal and 2 hours after dinner when taking this.

[Lilith Cherry]

I am type 1 on insulin and was diagnosed in 1992. I am still around and doing okay so don't get too depressed about it! You will soon get used to the idea and find what works for you - everyone is a little different. Definitely take an information class and ask for a referral to a dietician to get you on the right track. A small tip - if you use a blood monitor to test your levels, prick the sides of your fingers and not the pads - it will get less sore. As for the kidney infection, drink lots of diet cranberry juice as it really helps. Any other thing you want to know please ask anytime and I will try and help.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry to hear that you've been so sick and that you've been diagnosed with diabetes. You've already been given a lot of great advice. Just do as your doctors tell you and I'm sure you'll be fine. Good luck.