*sigh*

[witchscauldron]

I hate hospitals. I have spend a miserable, frightening night trying to understand what is happening, and now I have my answer.

I have diabetes.

I'm still scared. I was feeling almost healthy for awhile. Now in the space of hours, I'm really not.

I need some sleep.
-M.

Comments

[acrimonius.livejournal.com]

GAH. *hugs you 'till your eyes pop out*

[starfallz.livejournal.com]

Oh my gosh. I'm truely sorry Morg. Um. Don't really know how I 'should' react, but I give you all my love and lots of hugs right now. *gently squeeze the birdy witch*

Gack - you OK?

[foxesdaughter.livejournal.com]

Hugs and stuff - take a deep breath. There is much you can do with diet, etc, so don't panic - and go read http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/hppb/ahi/diabetes/english/index.html

Much good info, much support

[morgandria.livejournal.com]

I'm not so freaked out about it as I was this morning. I know I can get this all sorted out, and managed. It's just somewhat overwhelming.

I feel so incredibly stupid. I have had so many of these symptoms I'm reading about on all these Diabetes pages now over the last couple years, and I totally ignored them, and the people who told me to have my blood tested. If I had paid more attention to things, then I might not have ended up at the hospital at 3 AM with swollen feet and blood pressure that's through the roof.

I wonder how I am going to change my diet anymore than I have...My ulcer was making me so sick, combined with my migraines, that I changed my eating habits dramatically. I cut out most of the starches I was eating, I don't eat many of the sugary vegetables, I can't digest bitter greens. I really basically eat protien, some vegetables I know I'm alright with, a bit of starch, very little fat, and as little sugar as I can handle. However, the way I crave sugar during the day - esp. between meals - is not surprising to me anymore.

They think I may also have something called polycystic ovarian syndrome. I really need to call the endocrinology dept. at the hospital and get an appointment sorted out.

Meanwhile, all I can do is read, and try not to get freaked out again.
-M.

[metachaos.livejournal.com]

-hugs- With PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), taking combined hormone birth control such as the pill, the patch, or Lunelle shots, can reduce ovarian cysts. Your doctor will probably tell you the same when you talk to him or her. Diabetes and PCOS seem to be very closely related. I'm concerned about both myself, especially with the light-headed and vertigo spells I've been having. I hope you feel well soon, hun.

[lorcat.livejournal.com]

*hugs and nuzzlepreens* take care of yourself. my thoughts and prayers are with you..

:(

[(Anonymous)]

I'm sorry to hear that, Morgandria. I am glad to hear that you're getting it taken care of. You only get one body, ya know? ^_^

Best of luck and health,
Gryvnos

BIG HUGS

[aurorawolf.livejournal.com]

*hugs tight* I sort of know what you're going through...though indirectly. My mom has diabetes, as well as my mate's dad, and it's really not as big a deal as doctors and such want to make you think. Walking is good, mmyup, and can lighten the symptoms. That, and check your blood sugar on a daily basis. You'll learn all this crap in time, though. I hear most diabetes people say that it hardly affects their daily life more than the few seconds they take to check things, and they feel better when they're on the medication. My thoughts are with you. *hugs again*

~Aurora

[shadaria.livejournal.com]

*hugs* dont really know what to say morg. i just hope you start feeling better soon. take care

maau

[silere.livejournal.com]

~nuzzles~ at least you know now, Morg.. so you can cope with it. diabetes runs in my family on both sides. i can always get information from my mom or dad, if you have any questions. love ya.

[2-sharp.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear the sad news Morgandria. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope you start feeling better soon.

[lyceum.livejournal.com]

*Hugs* Hindsight is 20/20, so they say. There are things I should ask about myself as well, but I don't. *Shrug* It happens, it's only when something actually directly affects the way you can get through life that you figure 'Hey, I should go check this out...'

I know you'll weather things the way you always do. You are a strong, perserverant soul... you are a force of nature. You have all of us to find solace and a word or ear, no worries there. Anyhow... I'm ranting now... *Hugs again*

Love ya,

- Jamie