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So I haven't been to the doctor in over a decade.went to the doctor because I finally got insurance and I needed depression medication. Got a full work up and turns out I have type 2 diabetes. So now I have to watch what I eat and get healthy.... I'm 38 so I have time to fix it but still.... Luckily I have up sodas and cigarettes for new years resolution, so that works out. Haven't been one much for sugary stuff these past few years. In fact, my body kind of dislikes sugar, stuff like donuts is way to sugary for me, same with candy, I do crave candy sometimes but it's only for like a Reese's or something. Oreos like a month ago but I got tired of them quickly.

Anyways, to end my rant. I have to take antidepressants and watch what I eat, wouldn't be surprised if on my next visit they give me more medications like a old man... *Sigh* I hate getting old lol

I managed to cut back on soda consumption thanks to fizzy waters like La Croix but they're far from out of my life either. I deliberately try to diversify what I drink just so I'm not constantly pounding sodas but I won't deny it's deeply intertwined in what I consume.

You need to start drinking kombucha

Solid_Sonic posted...

I managed to cut back on soda consumption thanks to fizzy waters like La Croix

this is a suitable alternative i went for when i couldn't have full sugar soda.

i kinda wish TC managed to catch it while it was in it's pre-stages. it can be reversed. now it's a stricter leash on diet before bad effects happen.

i also drink sugar free soda once a day (only a can).

There's a type 3 diabetes?

__aCEr__ posted...

There's a type 3 diabetes?

As a type 2 diabetic, this is frightening news to me. My A1C has stayed in the 5-6 range for the last 2 years but yikes. Ill have to do some research later.

My mother had diabetes. Couldn't drink anything sugary and she had a couple of diabetic episodes that had serious consequences (like going hypoglycemic while driving and causing an accident). Don't know which type she had, though.

There's no familial risk of diabetes for me, though, since I'm not the biological son of my parents.

__aCEr__ posted...

There's a type 3 diabetes?

Yeah this was news to me.

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/5/5ca02fa6.jpg
Finally... Type 3 Diabetes

__aCEr__ posted...

There's a type 3 diabetes?

MotaroRIP619 posted...

As a type 2 diabetic, this is frightening news to me. My A1C has stayed in the 5-6 range for the last 2 years but yikes. Ill have to do some research later.

havean776 posted...

Yeah this was news to me.

OniLink5000 posted...

https://gamefaqs.gamespot.com/a/forum/5/5ca02fa6.jpg
Finally... Type 3 Diabetes

I don't know what y'all are talking about

Solid_Sonic posted...

I managed to cut back on soda consumption thanks to fizzy waters like La Croix but they're far from out of my life either. I deliberately try to diversify what I drink just so I'm not constantly pounding sodas but I won't deny it's deeply intertwined in what I consume.

Fortunately, kicking sodas wasn't that hard. The cigarettes were harder. But having two resolutions made it possible for both, as I didn't have a soda cause that meant smoking again and if I had a cigarette that meant going back to sodas. So having both of them at the same time, they were able to hold each other up when I was waning on one. It was actually quite effective.

Thermador446 posted...

You need to start drinking kombucha

I'll taste it but I don't know.... I hate coconut water hehehe so hopefully it tastes better then that.

kingdrake2 posted...

this is a suitable alternative i went for when i couldn't have full sugar soda.

i kinda wish TC managed to catch it while it was in it's pre-stages. it can be reversed. now it's a stricter leash on diet before bad effects happen.

i also drink sugar free soda once a day (only a can).

Well, unfortunately I wasn't exactly in the head space to care about my health. Now, I have motivation to better myself. Cause I feel with my new job I actually have a future. Made me less depressed and with insurance, I can actually do something about my health. Unfortunately, the loss of my cousin set me back mentally a lot. Which is why I need the antidepressants. In a way, it motivates me even more, because if I stop... Well, yeah. Actively working on preventing that, so this push for a healthier life is because I have no choice now. I must do this. I must.

I drank on average 3 cans of Coke or Pepsi a day from about 20 to 45. I'm 47 now, haven't had a sugary drink in more than 2 years. Water is my new BFF now.

008Zulu posted...

I drank on average 3 cans of Coke or Pepsi a day from about 20 to 45. I'm 47 now, haven't had a sugary drink in more than 2 years. Water is my new BFF now.

Same! If I want to spend on a fancy drink now, I get fiji water hahahaha

__aCEr__ posted...

There's a type 3 diabetes?

Typo from the TC. That said, it does not appear to be an official thing, as far as I can tell. Just some people using it as another name for Alzheimer's Disease or something connected to it.

suchiuomizu posted...

It does not appear to be an official thing, as far as I can tell. Just some people using it as another name for Alzheimer's Disease or something connected to it.

I made a typo, I put I had type 3 diabetes. Luckily I was able to correct it before it was uneditable lol

If you havent been able to quit smoking, maybe look into Chantix. I smoked for a long time and after my dad passed away from cancer my son guilt tripped me pretty hard about quitting and I talked to my doctor about it, and after a month of taking chantix I havent even wanted a cigarette in 4 months. I dont think Ill ever have one again.

Yeah I feel you with the whole age thing. Our bodies must become less efficient and we have less room for error for unhealthy lifestyles. I have diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure in my family.

I would look at this in a different way.. When I was diagnosed prediabetic years ago), as well as borderline high cholesterol and prehypertension, this motivated me to take care of my health. And so, I started eating healthier. Cutting out added sugar, watching the saturated fat and salt, I'm no longer prediabetic, and my cholesterol is better, and I'm working on my blood pressure still (just need to sleep better). It's good that you took your tests now vs later. Get tested every 6 months. It will motivate you. You can live normally if you exercise often, eat healthy and get good sleep..You got this!

Anyone that is afraid and delaying off going to the dentist or getting blood work done, don't be. It's best to know your health now vs waiting until it's too late. A lot of this is reversible if caught early enough. No harm in finding out your results.

MotaroRIP619 posted...

If you havent been able to quit smoking, maybe look into Chantix. I smoked for a long time and after my dad passed away from cancer and guilt tripped me pretty hard about quitting and I talked to my doctor about it, and after a month of taking chantix I havent even wanted a cigarette in 4 months. I dont think Ill ever have one again.

No, I did. I quit earlier this year. Just went cold turkey. It was my new years resolution. I combined it with not drinking sodas and they held each other up pretty affectively. If I was waning on one, I used the other as motivation to not break. But thank you for your advice.

Oh and I forgot. Another thing I did for cigarettes is do something my grandpa did, well a variation of it. He kept a cigarette in his pocket to prevent the temptation and help him quit. I did something similar, my dad bought me a pack of cigarettes (even though I told him I was quitting, but I borrowed some of his cigarettes the last days of December cause I didn't want a new pack, guess he thought I was just bumming off of him and he got me the pack), I keep it in my car and haven't smoked it yet. Been there since early January.

Tora_Sami posted...

Same! If I want to spend on a fancy drink now, I get fiji water hahahaha

Fancy, I have a Brita jug.

MotaroRIP619 posted...

If you havent been able to quit smoking, maybe look into Chantix. I smoked for a long time and after my dad passed away from cancer my son guilt tripped me pretty hard about quitting and I talked to my doctor about it, and after a month of taking chantix I havent even wanted a cigarette in 4 months. I dont think Ill ever have one again.

Did you have any side effects?

008Zulu posted...

Fancy, I have a Brita jug.

I'm contemplating on getting something like that. Definitely need to get a water filter too. Eventually lol don't have the money right now, maybe next year hehehe

El_Dustino posted...

Did you have any side effects?

Bad dreams the first week, but I wanted to quit so bad I didnt care. They were pretty vivid though, and they were really bad. But I have a lot of trauma anyways, and my dad had just died so it was kinda whatever at that point. Its a very common side effect. They went away after a few weeks and it wasnt every night.

And a strong urge to puke if I smoked after a few weeks, which is why I quit. The cigarettes started being really gross.

Went shopping for healthy stuff or stuff I can compromise with if it isn't too high in sugar and holy crap, I didn't realize how much sugar is in fuckin everything lol like I knew but I didn't realize, if that makes sense. *Sigh* gotta give up so much stuff. Welp did it to myself hahaha

My doctor told me to change my diet to avoid inflammation. It's so irritating! And isn't that the same thing?

tankboy posted...

My doctor told me to change my diet to avoid inflammation. It's so irritating! And isn't that the same thing?

Um, no. My cousin has IBS and has to watch what he eats, otherwise his stomach is in a lot of pain. Sounds like a similar cause to you. But it is similar in that certain foods we can't eat. Not sure on what is causing the inflammation but it may have less or more restrictions. Technically I have to avoid sugar mainly. But with high cholesterol I also have to avoid trans fats and high sodium amounts. So salt and sugar need to be reduced for me. But I'm also trying to lose weight anyways, so it is what it is. Just a extra motivator. Anyways, I ranted enough lol

Well my last blood work shows my kidney function is declining and I'm dropping on three metrics related to red blood cell count. Getting old does suck.

Tora_Sami posted...

Um, no. My cousin has IBS and has to watch what he eats, otherwise his stomach is in a lot of pain. Sounds like a similar cause to you. But it is similar in that certain foods we can't eat. Not sure on what is causing the inflammation but it may have less or more restrictions. Technically I have to avoid sugar mainly. But with high cholesterol I also have to avoid trans fats and high sodium amounts. So salt and sugar need to be reduced for me. But I'm also trying to lose weight anyways, so it is what it is. Just a extra motivator. Anyways, I ranted enough lol

Has he looked into other stuff? He may have food allergies or an autoimmune disease I was diagnosed with celiac 2 years ago, and that was after my iron levels were low for 2 years.

Articial and natural sweetners can also cause an upset stomach.

I'm the same age as you, TC, and going through similar (borderline). Changing my eating habits is the hard part, because I'm a stress eater and also a bit of a chocoholic.

I haven't been to the doctor in probably 30+ years. I dread what cancers I might have not knowing. I feel like I'm good though and my last dentist visit blood pressure reading was 106/77. I currently weigh 118 lbs (5'10") so if anything I'm just really underweight. I've been exercising daily since Jan 1st 2019 and have kept it up to today though so I feel like I'm good. I only get headaches like once or twice a year. I rarely ever get stomach cramps. I'm pretty regular in the BM department. I cut sugar consumption way down in the last 6+ years. I quit soda 20+ years ago and I only drink water. I've never tried alcohol in my life. I eat fairly healthy food only.

I should go see a doctor but I have no money no insurance so oh well.

Tora_Sami posted...

I didn't realize how much sugar is in fuckin everything

i learned on the first day of diagnosis what i could have/must avoid

cant have or in low amounts:
ketchup
bbq sauce

both had to go.

the only safe condiments:
mustard (most types)
sriracha or hot sauce
ranch dressing (in moderation)

TuxedoCyan posted...

I haven't been to the doctor in probably 30+ years. I dread what cancers I might have not knowing. I feel like I'm good though and my last dentist visit blood pressure reading was 106/77. I currently weigh 118 lbs (5'10") so if anything I'm just really underweight. I've been exercising daily since Jan 1st 2019 and have kept it up to today though so I feel like I'm good. I only get headaches like once or twice a year. I rarely ever get stomach cramps. I'm pretty regular in the BM department. I cut sugar consumption way down in the last 6+ years. I quit soda 20+ years ago and I only drink water. I've never tried alcohol in my life. I eat fairly healthy food only.

I should go see a doctor but I have no money no insurance so oh well.

Are you in the US? If you don't have an income (or very low income, I'll have to look up the maximum you can earn), you should qualify for Medicaid.

TuxedoCyan posted...

I haven't been to the doctor in probably 30+ years. I dread what cancers I might have not knowing. I feel like I'm good though and my last dentist visit blood pressure reading was 106/77. I currently weigh 118 lbs (5'10") so if anything I'm just really underweight. I've been exercising daily since Jan 1st 2019 and have kept it up to today though so I feel like I'm good. I only get headaches like once or twice a year. I rarely ever get stomach cramps. I'm pretty regular in the BM department. I cut sugar consumption way down in the last 6+ years. I quit soda 20+ years ago and I only drink water. I've never tried alcohol in my life. I eat fairly healthy food only.

I should go see a doctor but I have no money no insurance so oh well.

Yeah I feel you on the no insurance and no money. This is all only happening cause I work at UPS and they have great medical. So I'm getting done what should have been done.

Sound to me thought her you may be pretty healthy. Underweight maybe, but healthy. Well, healthier then most of us humans anyways hahahaha

Arcanine2009 posted...

Has he looked into other stuff? He may have food allergies or an autoimmune disease I was diagnosed with celiac 2 years ago, and that was after my iron levels were low for 2 years.

Articial and natural sweetners can also cause an upset stomach.

I do not know. He is a teenager so I'm sure his mom and dad have been taking him to doctors and stuff. He just told me earlier this year that he had it, I had no idea he did. Well I think he mentioned it before, but I forgot cause I'm a horrible person lol (I just have a shit memory lol)

kingdrake2 posted...

i learned on the first day of diagnosis what i could have/must avoid

cant have or in low amounts:
ketchup
bbq sauce

both had to go.

the only safe condiments:
mustard (most types)
sriracha or hot sauce
ranch dressing (in moderation)

Yeah, I have some organic ketchup I got. It has less sugar than normal ketchup but still a bit. But I'm dropping potatoes in general, unfortunately. So the ketchup is only going to be used when I have burgers (not sure if I want to just go turkey or try impossible patties) but I will be using it sparingly. Only other thing I'm not dropping is cheese. Though I have to find some healthier cheese, but that's one thing I may take a while to drop completely. So much shit has so much sodium in it. I'm really trying to stay away from salt too.

LuigiChalmersJr posted...

Are you in the US? If you don't have an income (or very low income, I'll have to look up the maximum you can earn), you should qualify for Medicaid.

I live with my parents and they make too much for me to quality for medicaid. Also the cheapest insurance I can find on healthcare.gov for my area is $470+ per month (which might go way more expensive up next year). Not worth it IMO. My dentist plan in comparison is $300 per year which my parents are okay with paying for.

Tora_Sami posted...

impossible patties

these taste alot better than the turkey ones. had a black bean burger once. it was pretty good.