The Paddock

I had to re-type my reply 2-3x here, JJ. I don't really know what to say except hang in there and best wishes.

I can somewhat relate because my heart surgery 5 years ago completely changed my life as far as diet is concerned. I had never given two thoughts to what I ate before. You get used to it much quicker than you would think, though.

My father has Type 2, bro. He has to take insulin every day, as well as a few more medicines. HE doesn't watch what he eats, and his sugar can go sky high sometimes. Do yourself a favor and eat healthy, get a little more active, because the more you're active, the less it's going to build up into your system. You'll experience feet swelling, things like that.. power through it. Whatever you do, don't let it get you down, because if it does, you won't ever get back to what you're wanting to do, physically. Good luck, bro, you can master it.

Good luck, man. It'll be a big adjustment, but you can do it!

Thanks Mike

Wow... I never knew you went through that JD. I'm glad things have turned out well. I bet you feel better than ever since you've started eating better. I hope to get to where you are soon.

Thanks for the kind words!

Trust me... I will look into that. Man, I hope you're right.

I like the way you think War!

Yeah, I'm pretty sure alcohol is going to have to be in only small amounts now. . . My grandmother has it and she has had it my entire life. . . she now has an insulin pump that she uses instead of the daily injections. . . She can just program it as to how much sugar she is going to eat and the pump injects the according amount of insulin. . .

The main thing is that as long as you are making an effort to do the healthy thing, then it usually works out okay for that person. . . The ones that have the most trouble with this disease are the people that don't adjust their lifestyle accordingly. . .

You are right about that Brad.... alcohol is not good for a diabetic. Once I get it under control... a couple of drinks every once in a while won't hurt. I think there may be some lite beers on the market for diabetics... not really sure about that though.

Eric, you are right too... as long as I do everything possible to get (and remain) healthy, things should work out okay for me. My wife and son will keep me motivated... if I ever get careless. Maybe I should join one of those Health Bootcamps (Military style)

Nah... been there, done that.

I may take a trip to Va one day, but it won't be for any thrashing... I appreciate your offer though. My God-daughter lives in Springfield, Va. On our last vacation, we picked her up and went to Va Beach.... then, I gave my family a tour of D.C. and Quantico Marine Base.

I hope you hit up the Museum. I just took my son about a year ago. I have a great pic of him standing on the "yellow footprints" with a look of complete shock, which he just naturally made. I live 2 hrs south of Quantico on 95.

I'm very sorry to hear that. I guess I am quite lucky. I appreciate your comments... I will take it to heart and stay on top of this thing. I wish you all the best in maintaining control of your diabetic condition. I only hope I have half the strength you have... it will be a blessing.