New here and new to diabetes

[AllieRae]

:cwds: hi everyone,
My name is Allie and im 15. I was diagnosed as borderline diabetic or type 2 about 3 monthes ago. My doctor basically told me i had 6 monthes to loose as much weight as possible before our next testing scheduled in July. y the way: i dont use a pump or nehting in fact since im only type 2 rigth now, i dont need insolen yet because right now i just ahve liver problems and very low cholesterol. At first i guess i was in denile, it's seriousness has not really hit me untill lately when all my symptoms got worse. Especially my increase in fatigue. I dont know if everyone with diabetes gets this or not but i cannot find energy at all. I am a very active person, im in sports and clubs and have a very active social life, but lately i feel like i cant keep up and its getting me very discouraged. I dont knwo how to gte my energy back, but i know i have to. living like this drives me nuts i feel useless, ive never been the type to sit on my butt and be lazy all the time. now im just gettin discouraged and feeling more overwieght than ever. The thing i hate most about being diabetic so far is having no1 to share the feelings with, i mean none of my firends and none of my fmialy members have ever had it. Im really hoping writing this helps and ill get more support and somebody to help me and give me advice. im new to this and dont really know how to handle it. I just... i hate it so much. Its really getting me down and i only have 3 monthes to try and "reverse the process" and looking online for information is bascally pointless because every site i find just basically says that teens with diabetes are hard to help because there has been so little research in that department, which in return only makes me feel worse because i feel even more alone. sorry if im rambling or its one stupid sob story but i just need to let this out, and i ahve nowhere else to do it. thanks for listening.

[Boo]

Hi Allie. I feel compelled to write as I have a niece named Allie Wray :)

I am sorry about your diagnosis. You have found a good forum though I think the majority here deal with type 1. I am sure that you can still find useful information and support here.

I'd like to specifically address your comment about only having 3 months to reverse the process. While I am sure that it is best to drop as much weight as you can within this time frame (in a SAFE manner), future weight loss will still be of great benefit to you. I have no idea how much you need to lose, but if it is a significant amount, you could try weight watchers. You really need to do this for yourself though. Unfortunately, nobody else can do it for you. You deserve the best, so please treat yourself that way!

I wish you the best!

[munchkingirl]

AllieRae,

First of all I want to welcome you to the forum. There are many other teens and parents here who are SO helpful and supportive. If you want to talk - I'm always here. You can reach my on MSN and also email me either through this or "real" email - I'm on both just as much as the other.

I'm sorry you're feeling so discouraged right now. Those little "wake-up-calls" from your body telling you to do something always suck. I've been having a terrible rough week myself, my blood sugars have been sooooo screwed up that i just feel like crap and it's difficult to accomplish anything well and think clearly. It sucks. I think many others can agree they've to some extent have been where you're at too - in the way you feel.

There is a lot of new technology and studies on teens with type2, but you're right, there isn't a lot of info out yet about it. The best that I can gather is to treat it like anyother type 2. Try and Eat right, and Exercise. Some are on medications, but I don't know if that's for you yet. Sounds like you are already quite active, though. Boo gives a good suggestion in saying you could try weightwatchers, they are really good. Or possibly your doctor could get you in to see a nutritionist? My nutritionist has always been very wonderful and helpful in keeping my weight steady. There are so many other diet plans out there now days. Your mom would probably be interested in helping you too.

I think that you can really get going on "reversing the process" as you say. You are a very active and seem to be a very motivated girl. I really like your picture, you've got a great smile. :D Diabetes is no fun, it's not much of a walk in the park, but you can get throug this. Do you have any idea where to start working on "reversing the process"? If not, do you know who to talk to to get a direction?

[munchkingirl]

Hey! You were talking about how there isn't a lot of info out about type 2 in younger people, I found a good website today, though. You've probably already found it - but maybe it'll help?

well, here it is:

http://www.ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/youth/youth.htm

have a good day!