Diabetes

[TheRepairMan]

Not trying to start a medical thread or a pity party, but I was just diagnosed with type II Diabetes.

Hey, at least it is treatable whereas stupid is not. :lol:

My biggest problem is having to be out of work and off my bike a couple of weeks now following an upper back injury.

Both related and non-related symptoms led to lab tests that revealed the high glucose numbers and and the diagnosis. Looks like I may have had it coming on for years and could have suffered irreversible side effects had it not been for this work related injury. Things happen for a reason.

All of us need to be checked thoroughly for the onset of things like this as we start getting older. BTW, I turned 50 this past March.

I miss riding my bike. It's been three weeks and I have to wait 'til my meds and diet get my sugar under control. I'll bet there are a bunch of folks here that have already gone through this.

Roger

 

[slapnpop]

I'll be happy to keep the FZ6 from "sitting" if that's going to be a problem Roger!

Glad to hear you've got it under control, hope all goes well for you

 

[radman]

Welcome to the club. 16 years and counting. It isn't the end, but things are gonna be different, be sure.

 

[Wolfhound]

I'm on Glyburide for diabetes. Tough to change habits to healthier foods since eating is one of the great pleasures in life. No White Flour, Sugar. Mayo, catsup - I clamped down to the extreme when I first found out and after sevweral months loosened up a bit & have no problem getting good A1C....WILLPOWER is the key as the alternative isn't good...

 

[juniorfjr]

I've been dealing with it for over 5 years now. Probably had it for over 10. You just got to be smarter about some things, and do what the doctor says. You will get to know a doctor pretty well over the next few years. Probably a lot better off than twenty years ago. We know a lot more about diet and nutrition, and there are a lot of new meds that weren't available even 10 years ago. Good luck, JR.

 

[TheRepairMan]

I'll be happy to keep the FZ1 from "sitting" if that's going to be a problem Roger!
Glad to hear you've got it under control, hope all goes well for you

Thanks Travis! ...and thanks for the support from all you other guys with the same situation.

I just hope to be able to ride with you guys by the end of next week. I won't ride impaired though and put myself or others in jeopardy. :dribble:

I'm actually doing pretty well but not 100% yet ...now that I think about it ...I don't know if I ever was 100%. :blink:

My little FZ1 sure is staying clean, but it looks awfully cold and lonely too. Thanks for the offer to take care of her but I believe she'll be okay for now.

I can still go uncover her, mount up and make varoooom noises. :yahoo:

Roger

 

[TheAxeman]

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I can still go uncover her, mount up and make varoooom noises. :yahoo:

Roger

That usually works for me and Michelle

Sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I'm approaching the same age and know that I should be going in for a top to bottom (ouch!) checkup but have been putting it off....probably time to go.

 

[FJR Gary]

5+ years for me. Probably had it for 5 years before that. Diet and exercise seem to work for me. You will basically have to learn to eat all over again. And you will get very familiar with the Nutritional labelling on food products

Learn to count carbs, sodium, fat grams, sugar. My Dr. sent me to a nutrionist to learn all this stuff.

 

[caryt]

As bad as getting Diabetes is just be thankfull that if you had to get it that you got it as a adult. My daughter got it as a teenager and now 21 years later she is a wreck, won't go into details but my advice is do what ever it takes to keep it controled!

cary

 

[sparky3008]

A friend of mines daughter was born diabetic. Of course for her she knows nothing else but for 2 parents who now have to give her shots and constantly monitor her in the beginning it was very life changing. She is 4 or 5 years old now and doing very well and it has just become part of life.

My other friend has been diabetic diagnosed from a very early age, in his teens and is now in his 40's.

He is the most extreme form, I don't know the number rating.

He has been on disability for a few years now. He had at one time lost movement in his legs, he has been undergoing lasic surgery procedures to try to keep the breaking vessels undercontrol.

It is nothing for him to go extremely low in his sleep and to be rushed to the hospital.

He at one time was put on the pump that stays in you but this just recently was discovered to be contributing to his being depressed and very weak and tired all the time so he went back on normal shots.

He is constantly having to change the insulin as after a while it doesn't work as well for him.

My friend is not overweight at all, in fact is big into working out and eats very well.

Take care and I wish you the best...

 

[zorkler]

4 years now . alot has been said allready but there is a chance with the proper diet and a ahell of alot of walking / running you just might not need the meds just yet . Weight has a lot to do with type 2

 

[TheRepairMan]

Thanks again guys, for all the support.

I actually rode the FZ about 60 miles yesterday for the first time in several weeks. Full gear, it was a little warm here , but it still felt so good to play again for a while.

The muscles under my right shoulder blade were a little uncomfortable but the more I rode the better it got. I'm back to full capacity with my senses and reaction times as noted when two cars and two small animals ran across in front of me at different times along the way.

This motorcycle riding stuff is a lot like being a target in a big Video Game. The object of the game is to survive by not being taken out by everything out there that's trying to get you. So far I'm ahead.

Roger

 

[throttlejockeyTJ]

My brother found out he has the problem a few years ago. Like your MC, keep it under control.Good Luck! TJ

 

[Wyosteve]

My 16 year old son has Type 1. Found out when he was 11. They had him giving himself shots from the first day we found out. He now has a pump and that has made his life a lot simpler. Rides dirt bikes and plays drums in the high school band. Keeping fingers crossed, but now is living a very normal life. Has to watch what he eats, but he knows more about food and drink than most dieticians. Learn as much as you can and listen to the doc and you should be fine.

 

[FJReady]

TRM,

Hang in there and do the nutritional homework. My 71 year old Dad has been very proactive in managing his diabetes. He eats very well but carefully. Mixes his own fast and slow acting insulin, depending on activity level and time of day. Its like a hobby to him. Still a very active guy, hiking, skiing, etc. Best wishes.

 

[DrEvil777]

Sorry to hear about the diagnosis.

As a Doctor and Surgeon who treats diabetes and its manifestations, please take good care of yourself.

Follow your doctors instructions and seek some one-on-one Diabetes Education. Nutritionist is also important. Many of my patients literally live like they no longer have diabetes as it is well controlled. But I also have those who have had every possible complication. I won't go into details here on the forum.

Take great care of yourself and live a long and wonderful life. :yahoo:

Lots of guys here have it and group support is essential. Keep riding and smiling.

 

[TheRepairMan]

Thanks again everybody!

I just got back from my first checkup and the Doctor says my glucose numbers look good this past week. :yahoo:

I am not to a point where I need insulin. My Pancreas is still functioning, just needs an oral stimulant to boost it's production, so it's even more critical that I watch the carbs and get plenty of exercise.

Watch the "carbs" and I my be able to avoid being "injected".

Roger

 

[sparky3008]

Thanks again everybody!
I just got back from my first checkup and the Doctor says my glucose numbers look good this past week. I am not to a point where I need insulin. My pancreas is still functioning, just needs an oral stimulant to boost it's production, so it's even more critical that I watch the carbs and get plenty of exercise.

Watch the "carbs" and I my be able to avoid being "injected".

Roger

Great news, diet is key.

My friend has even spoken with a doc that talked to him about a person who had a transplant and no more diabetes. He would be a good candidate for this procedure as his other organs are in very good shape and he is young. We just wonder that if it didn't take are there other functions that the pancreas provides that he wouldn't be able to live without even with insulin shots...

 

[brazos parker]

Great news, Roger.

I think diet & exercise are the keys. Follow your doc's advice on both.

Will you be limited to "rabbit food?" Like me?