Diabetes Stories

Kristy’s Fight Like a Girl Story (Diabetes, Heart Attack, Grave’s, Glaucoma, Thyroid Disease)

Aug
15
2011
Kristy's Story (Diabetes)

I have been a Diabetic since I was thirteen MONTHS old. People always look at me and then go "did you say Months?" I was an infant. I went into a coma for seven days. No one thought I would make it. There were dozens of hospitalizations over the years and I was always "different". Things weren't as advanced back then as they are now. I had to be on insulin shots from the very beginning. I had to check my blood sugar 4 or more times a day my entire life. It's depressing. I couldn't do the things that I wanted, I couldn't run and play, I never had the energy. I remember my Grandpa saying I was here for a very special reason because I had survived…. But now I'm not so sure. I had the hardest pregnancy that my doctors had ever seen. I stayed in the hospital the entire time. I don't have the words to explain everything I went through. I thought after that, I would be ok. Then in 2007, out of the blue, I had a heart attack. I had an undiagnosed hyper-thyroid. I also have Glaucoma and … [Read more...]

Debby’s Fight Like a Girl Story (Diabetes)

Oct
13
2010
Grey Diabetes Ribbon

Usually when someone tells me of a diagnosis of cancer or something else I know what to do to support and be there. I just found out that I have type 2 diabetes. Just went and found out what I need to do and I see an MD tomorrow for the rest. Just feel overwhelmed about checking blood sugar, the best foods, etc.  The person I talked to wasn't the most pleasent so that didn't help. I know this isn't the worst diagnosis but I want to make sure I am healthy for myself and my family. I want to make sure I am on the right track. I really don't know anyone with it. Debby Submitted 8-23-10 The informational content of this article is intended to convey a personal experience and, because every person’s experience is unique, should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional healthcare advice. … [Read more...]