[stormlead]

that's inspiring stuff, especially for those of us with a high incidence of diabetes in our family trees.

Good for these guys.

[suzyq5558]

I was diagnosed two weeks ago. couldn't figure out why I felt so terrible, three trips to ER they finally figured it out.I changed my diet the day the Doc told me, Ive lost 10 pds just in these past couple of weeks!my dad lets me use his little machine to check my blood sugar.I still have crummy days but between the new way of eating and all the walking im doing I feel 200% better.

[redhead]

DR. BERNSTEIN'S DIABETES PAGE

Dr. Bernstein has lived for many years as a Type I (childhood onset) diabetic. He tells in his book and on his website how to achieve and maintain consisted blood sugar levels.

[R. Scott]

that's inspiring stuff, especially for those of us with a high incidence of diabetes in our family trees.

Yep! I too have a family history. My father had it and family legend says my grandfather died of it.
I am also diabetic, and know several other diabetics. I made the changes in life style needed to keep from going blind and having my feet rot off, as have others. I now work out and avoid honey buns. I still eat chocolate – but in very limited quantities. I still eat pizza, potatoes and pasta – but in limited quantities. I still enjoy beer and Maker’s Mark – but again in limited quantities. My blood sugar level rarely raises over 180 (my highest level was 240) – if it does I work out for half an hour and it drops to around 100.
I have known other diabetics who just don’t seem to care. One friend has lost most of one leg and the other is on its way out. I will run into him at a bar drinking super sweet drinks – like Southern Comfort or Jägermeister – and eating sweet rolls. He claims he just can’t understand why the diabetes is eating him up.