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My Diabetes 2 Backwards Numbers---Anyone else?
Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: Jan 26, 2021 | Replies (72)Comment receiving replies
Thanks for your positive response, but as I've been told over and over in the year since I was diagnosed, we are all different. I live in the middle of nowhere. I do not drive because of panic attacks, and I have no friends. So going to a gym or getting to a pool are not in the plan because of distance. I have a close spiritual bond with my Christianity, so that brings me peace when I get depressed. There isn't a coffee shop for miles. My one goal was to teach; it's all I ever wanted to do, and I did it for 42 years until I had to retire. That day was my first death. I cannot explain the passion I had for teaching. There is nothing else that could possibly replace it. I have read and researched diabetes for hours on end and resent the time I have to spend that way. I would never get out of the house to walk because it is rural and I consider it dangerous. I eat basically the same thing every day, and my husband does too since I never cooked until I got this disease. I know that I'll never get well; diabetes will kill me. I never considered the Golden Age of Retirement and I despise being a senior citizen too. So, Just about every day is the same for me.
Again, I appreciate your response.
retiredteacher
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I suggest trying something online - there are a number of volunteer outlets where you can teach online or get involved by zoom meetings. I exercise online with Silver Sneakers. I just joined this group in order to reach out and have communication on diabetes. I'm also retired, have serious osteo issues that limit exercise, but I have a physical therapy table that I do my yoga and PT exercises on. Tried on the bed but couldn't really get the benefit. I really had to just start - and that was raising my hands over my head and deep breathing. From there I continued to become more able. It helped with depression - yes, even that little bit. I embroider and made sure I get up and move every 20 minutes or so.
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Hello Retired Teacher! I can tell you from experience that panic attacks will cause havoc with your sugar levels. I have risen and then dropped 150 points during panic attacks, on several occasions. I take medicine for them occasionally, but some of those med's can cause a lot of weight gain. I was not a teacher, but my story is like yours--my driving is limited because of the anxiety attacks, and I have to depend on my wife to drive me around. Because she works over 60 hours a week, I do not get to leave my house too often. This is how I cope with my situation: I walk on the treadmill 5 or 6 days a week, I eat the best I possibly can (in spite of loving chocolate) and I pray and read my bible daily. I also like like old time TV shows and movies--love comedies mostly, and mysteries. And then I try to leave all the rest of my worries and fears with the Lord! I don't always succeed, some days I am downright discouraged. Please know that you are not alone, I struggle daily too. May God Bless in your struggle!