Why is it that I can only capture her smiles in the bathroom?I met with my doctor today and he confirmed that I do have diabetes. It feels weird to type that. I don't know how to feel about it. . a part of me has longed for answers. Another part of me knows it will be a lifelong challenge to manage it. I had some more bloodwork done today, including an A1C that will show my blood sugars over the past 3 months. If that is okay, I will meet with a dietician to manage my diabetes through diet. If it comes back abnormal, I will be looking at medications, meters, etc. My doctor thinks it will just take a change in my diet. Luckily, I have an awesome husband who will change much of his diet along with me. And, I've heard from several friends who are going to do the same. Cutting out sugar, soda and carbs is probably good for everyone, although it will be a challenge. But, if it truly helps me feel better, it will be worth it. A part of me wonders. . .polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS - the cause of my infertility) has been linked to insulin resistance and diabetes. If I get my blood sugars under control, will that help my PCOS and in return. . .my fertility? Is diabetes linked to premature birth? Many people have asked if I had gestational diabetes. That test was scheduled for week 24 and I only made it to 23 weeks. . .so I don't know. With the answers come many more questions, I suppose. Please pray that I am able to successfully manage this with my diet and that doing so doesn't depress me too much. :) I really really love all kinds of bread.
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Jodi - The new fertility Dr I am going to is running a test to see if I am insulin resistent that he said is similar to but not the same as a diabetes test. He told me its easy to fix if you know you have it but very few know they have it. He said that if I do its easy to treat with a pill! I couldn't believe it. My best to you and that you get more answers! God Bless!
Is it bad to say that I am "glad" you have diabetes? Not glad that you HAVE it... but, glad that you finally know whats going on! After all those vitamins, and doctor appts, and things...wondering what in the world it could be.. now you know! How awesome would that be if it was "easy" to fix (like a pill or something) and maybe help with fertiliy?!.. I am sooo praying for you... and that out of this "bad" news.. there will come GOOD! :) Love you! Hang in there.. maybe I will go on a diabetic diet with you! I'm not a bread person so much, but a sugar and grain one..so..btw...totally got your text today, but, it was utmost choas here today...lol..
btw... you know me... I didn't mean to be mean with my first sentence... I shouldn't have joked about it.. I just mean I am glad that you know what it is.. and can treat it!... :) still love me! lol
Wow! That is really interesting that diabetes may be related to infertility. Please keep us posted. Wonder how many more women could be helped if they knew that??
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