I have type two diabetes, I have never really been sick from it. It was discovered while taking a wellness test at my place of work. My glucose level at that time was 300. I was advised to see my doctor, who declared that I was healthy, no affects from the diabetes, but I was "too sweet". I have been on oral medication ever since then, which has been about twenty years. It has not gotten any worse and I have never been on insulin. I was very lucky that it was caught at such an early stage. I have some problems, such as numbness in my legs. I am tested every three months by the doctor, and test my glucose level at home regularly. My sister also has diabetes, hers was not caught early, and she is legally blind because of this. Anyone who has a history of diabetes in the family needs to be tested very early and regularly.
Apr 01, 2009 Rating
This Isn't easy by: Dave
I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes about 6 months ago. I am about 100 lbs over weight. The doctors told me that I need to lose weight to help maintain my blood sugar. The doctors prescribed me medication to help keep my blood sugar low, but advised me that the medication would slow down my metabolism to lose weight. I really wish there was a cure for diabetes.
