Thread: little things

Originally Posted by HeavyG

Well death caused by complications from Diabetes is not going to be quick and painless. It is going to be slow and painful. There is nothing glamorous about losing all feeling in your hands and feet, losing the ability to get/maintain an erection, having kidney failure, amputating your feet/legs, and being bedridden.

Your complications can get so bad that there will be no meds to completely alleviate the pain. You won't be able to work, do anything fun, and take care of your mother, let alone yourself.

And I don't want to come across the wrong way. I don't mean to butt in to your life. You seem like a really nice guy, and it sucks that you have medical problems, and I know what it is like to feel like there is no way out. Giving up is always much easier in the short term... but in the long run, you won't be here to even think about it.

eh np appreciate the advice but i just cant bring myself to give a damn and if it ever gets that bad i'll just put a large caliber bullet thru my head

paper cuts from a cardboard box >.<

Originally Posted by moving-target

eh np appreciate the advice but i just cant bring myself to give a damn and if it ever gets that bad i'll just put a large caliber bullet thru my head

No need to let it come to that......In fact, take that as a sign that it's time to visit your doctor.

First, Heavy is right. Don't fuck with diabetes. You will lose very slowly and painfully. I have watched my Dad lose both of his legs, and about 60% of his eyesight. Trust me when I say he wishes he took better care of himself. Taking care of yourself IS the easy way out.

Second, your doctor may be able to help you more than you think. With your weight loss, it could be affecting the levels of the chemicals in your brain. It doesn't take but a small imbalance to affect your mood, outlook, and emotions. They can't help you if they don't see you. It can't hurt to get checked out, and maybe there is something they can do to help you.

Who knows, you might not even need to take meds for your diabetes. My mom doesn't need to do that; she just has to watch what she eats and to get a little exercise in. You'll never know if you don't go to your doctor.

Originally Posted by DJ Mr. White

Who knows, you might not even need to take meds for your diabetes. My mom doesn't need to do that; she just has to watch what she eats and to get a little exercise in. You'll never know if you don't go to your doctor.

It sure is possible... just depends on how far the disease has progressed. If the pancreas is still functioning properly and can make SOME insulin, then sure. Eventually, the beta cells that produce insulin become overworked and die off. Diet and exercise can keep a diabetic off of insulin and other meds as long as the pancreas is still functioning.

Once the beta cells are dead, your body will NOT produce it's own insulin, and injections will be necessary to remove the glucose from your blood. The pancreas is not like the liver as liver cells can regenerate and repair themselves. Once the pancreas loses all of it's beta cells, they are gone. Maybe through stem cell research this may change. At very least, having diabetes in 2012 is better than having it in 2002, 1992, 1982, etc...

In the short term, taking care of yourself by way of diet, exercise, and whatever meds given to you by your Doctor are the best way to prolong your life. Just like someone with peripheral vascular disease quitting smoking... probably the best thing you can do.