A little discouraged here

[jsimms615]

A month or two ago my doctor told me that if two medicines didn't work to get my blood sugars down then I would have to go on insulin. Well, the first medicine I had tried before and it gives me bad headaches. I tried it again and it still did it again. The second I have been trying for the last month. He has raised the level of medicine once. I am close to normal in the morning and sometimes okay at lunch but then it goes up in the evenings and at night. A few months ago this was too much medicine and now it is not enough. It seems like it has gotten harder to control very quickly in the last few months.
I am under some stress, but have not gained any weight lately. I haven't changed my eating habits at all. I am going to try and start jogging and see if that helps. I'm just really discouraged right now with this diabetes stuff.

 

[godismyabba]

1st, God does not want us ill. Pray for healing and pray for Faith to accept that healing. 2nd, God uses dr's to heal us. Do you have a good doctor? If not, find one!! If this dr is just hit and miss with your meds, find a better dr., esp. an endocrinologist. 3rd, follow their directions regarding excersise and diet. Take your meds as directed. Hope this helps a little... melissa

 

[jsimms615]

1st, God does not want us ill. Pray for healing and pray for Faith to accept that healing. 2nd, God uses dr's to heal us. Do you have a good doctor? If not, find one!! If this dr is just hit and miss with your meds, find a better dr., esp. an endocrinologist. 3rd, follow their directions regarding excersise and diet. Take your meds as directed. Hope this helps a little... melissa

Thanks Melissa. He's an endocrinologist and he's pretty good. I take my medicine as directed. I take my vitamins and try to eat properly and exercise. So, I am doing all that I can right now.

 

[godismyabba]

Hey, well I hope you get this straight very soon. It is so hard on your body (as you propably allready know) to have your sugar fluctuating. Most of all, pray for healing. I know that God wants us healed!! He is so good, I wonder sometimes if we limit His power by not asking and\or accepting that healing (???). Just a thought.. I pray you get better very soon. In Christ, Melissa

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

It is discouraging when things are going well even when we're doing the best we can. I have difficulty tolerating medications so it took quite a while to find a medication. My endocrinologist finally compromised and put me on Prandin and Lantus. I too get frustrated when I'm behaving my blood sugars are still out of control.

I don't have any words of wisdom for you, but I'm definitely able to listen if you need an ear.

 

[jsimms615]

It is discouraging when things are going well even when we're doing the best we can. I have difficulty tolerating medications so it took quite a while to find a medication. My endocrinologist finally compromised and put me on Prandin and Lantus. I too get frustrated when I'm behaving my blood sugars are still out of control.

I don't have any words of wisdom for you, but I'm definitely able to listen if you need an ear.

Well, the doctor's nurse called back and raised the Glimepiride that I am on to 4 mg. I am trying that today with the other meds I am on and so far it hasn't made much difference. I was taking 2 mg.
I am thinking I need to make an appointment and talk to him about my going on insulin.

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

I hope you'll find a good balance for you! Please let us know.

 

[jsimms615]

I hope you'll find a good balance for you! Please let us know.

I went on insulin on Thursday. So far, I'm doing a little better. Giving myself shots isn't as bad as I thought it would be and my numbers are a little better. I'm suppose to take my meter in in a week and they will adjust my insulin as needed.

 

[Kristen.NewCreation]

I went on insulin on Thursday. So far, I'm doing a little better. Giving myself shots isn't as bad as I thought it would be and my numbers are a little better. I'm suppose to take my meter in in a week and they will adjust my insulin as needed.

I'm glad it's not as bad as you anticipated and that your numbers are better.

 

[thrtyrs]

I can understand the ongoing struggle with diabetes. I was first diagnosed over ten years ago. I regard this chronic illness as akin to a very long race. Sometimes, along the way, you struggle (out of whack blood glucose readings); and, at other times, things go well (numbers are close to normal, etc.).
Feeling discouraged happens. In those cases, it's good to share, cry or rejoice with another person. Sometimes it takes a while to find someone who will share the walk with you. But, it's worth it.
I hope you can receive encouragement and support, from one person. That does help the long race be a bit less difficult.

Jim

 

[Merlin]

A month or two ago my doctor told me that if two medicines didn't work to get my blood sugars down then I would have to go on insulin. Well, the first medicine I had tried before and it gives me bad headaches. I tried it again and it still did it again. The second I have been trying for the last month. He has raised the level of medicine once. I am close to normal in the morning and sometimes okay at lunch but then it goes up in the evenings and at night. A few months ago this was too much medicine and now it is not enough. It seems like it has gotten harder to control very quickly in the last few months.
I am under some stress, but have not gained any weight lately. I haven't changed my eating habits at all. I am going to try and start jogging and see if that helps. I'm just really discouraged right now with this diabetes stuff.

See a good hypnotist.
One who works with diabetes.

 

[Springrain]

Praying for you

 

[jehovahway]

A month or two ago my doctor told me that if two medicines didn't work to get my blood sugars down then I would have to go on insulin. Well, the first medicine I had tried before and it gives me bad headaches. I tried it again and it still did it again. The second I have been trying for the last month. He has raised the level of medicine once. I am close to normal in the morning and sometimes okay at lunch but then it goes up in the evenings and at night. A few months ago this was too much medicine and now it is not enough. It seems like it has gotten harder to control very quickly in the last few months.
I am under some stress, but have not gained any weight lately. I haven't changed my eating habits at all. I am going to try and start jogging and see if that helps. I'm just really discouraged right now with this diabetes stuff.

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[jehovahway]

1st, God does not want us ill. Pray for healing and pray for Faith to accept that healing. 2nd, God uses dr's to heal us. Do you have a good doctor? If not, find one!! If this dr is just hit and miss with your meds, find a better dr., esp. an endocrinologist. 3rd, follow their directions regarding excersise and diet. Take your meds as directed. Hope this helps a little... melissa

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[jehovahway]

It is discouraging when things are going well even when we're doing the best we can. I have difficulty tolerating medications so it took quite a while to find a medication. My endocrinologist finally compromised and put me on Prandin and Lantus. I too get frustrated when I'm behaving my blood sugars are still out of control.

I don't have any words of wisdom for you, but I'm definitely able to listen if you need an ear.

only sick people get sick well people dont
link pH Miracle Living

 

[jehovahway]

I can understand the ongoing struggle with diabetes. I was first diagnosed over ten years ago. I regard this chronic illness as akin to a very long race. Sometimes, along the way, you struggle (out of whack blood glucose readings); and, at other times, things go well (numbers are close to normal, etc.).
Feeling discouraged happens. In those cases, it's good to share, cry or rejoice with another person. Sometimes it takes a while to find someone who will share the walk with you. But, it's worth it.
I hope you can receive encouragement and support, from one person. That does help the long race be a bit less difficult.

Jim

Only sick people get sick well people dont
link pH Miracle Living