• MissMimi said on May 09, 2008....

  I'm glad you will be making an appointment with your diabetes clinic.  Maybe they will have some insight as to why you're getting such fluctuation in your numbers.  And I hope you'll make an appointment with your doctor, and I hope it's sooner than three months from now.  Maybe mention about the edema, and see if they can get you in sooner.
   
  Now, the depression.  This is something I know about.  Medication has made all the difference for me.  I hope you'll mention to your doctor how you've been feeling.  There are ways to get help, nyt, and I hate to think of you feeling bad if you don't have to.
   
  I don't know if I've helped at all.  Mostly I just wanted to let you know that I understand, and to keep writing.  {{{hug}}}

• the_infernal_optimist said on May 10, 2008....

  ((hugs))
  
  I don't have much to add, but I wanted to let you know that I read this. You've always got someone in your corner pulling hard for you, ya know? ;-)
  
  ~Infernal
  

• I'mNotHungry said on May 10, 2008....

  Hi there, Nyt -

  First a ((hug)) - and a shoulder, if you need one.

  I'm so sorry you're feeling down and overwhelmed today.  Believe me! I can relate to the body image thing and the frustration with control - food - etc.

  This may seem like a stupid quesion, have you had your thyroid checked?  I have some friends who were having trouble losing weight, energy levels, etc, and they found out they had a thyroid condition. 

  I have only a few minutes to read right now, I have more to say, so I'll be back at a later time.
  Just know I'm thinking of you and hope you find some peace today.
  And, although it may not mean much, I think you're beautiful!

  H.

• nytquill17 said on May 10, 2008....

  Mimi: Thanks for your support.  I'm guessing that the sticky note with my name on it just fell behind the desk because they're usually very good at getting back to me.
  
  I've had some medication in the past, one that worked and one that had intolerable side effects.  I know it takes time to find the right drug and dosage and I'm not against trying again...I'm just gunshy and embarassed to bring it all up again after having been referred to therapy, completing therapy, and telling everybody I'm okay.  When the feel-bad factor outweighs the embarassment factor then I'll do it for sure :)
  
  Infernal: Thanks so much for taking the time to read and comment, and thanks for your understanding and support.  It means an awful lot and helps keep me going knowing I've got a friend like you out there :)  I'm glad you posted.
  
  Hungry: Thank you for all your kind words.  They mean more than you might realize.  I have to admit when I posted this I wondered if you would see it and what you would think.  I'm looking forward to hearing what else you have to say, when you get the time of course.
  
  I get my thryoid checked pretty regularly because it is a very common "sidekick" of type 1 diabetes (not caused by, but both are autoimmune diseases).  It's usually normal but apparently I did have one test out of range enough that my endocrinologist wanted to put me on medication.  It came back to normal on its own but the endo still wanted to do something about it (said the fact it happened at all means something's up, even if it self-corrected) and put a note in for my GP about it.  My GP is less certain but since thyroid is specifically the endo's domain I trust her judgment in this case more than the GP.  I've had a 3rd test since but I don't know what the results were since I've yet to see my GP.
  
  I'm kind of hoping it IS my thryoid just because it would be nice to have such a simple answer to these problems and an easy way to feel better.  Taking one more pill is not a big deal considering what I already have to keep track of.
  
  Everybody: I just want to say thanks again for your support.  You know I don't have a lot of friends (or any, really) nearby and no family to lean on either, so when I'm having a hard time I turn to you guys.  So I really appreciate all the warmth and caring you've given me because this is my main source.  Thanks so much. :)
  

• quietone said on May 10, 2008....

  ah, nyt, I am glad to hear you are going to a diabetes clinic as well.  I am sure if you sit down and explain that you have no idea what is going on with your numbers and what to eat when.. they will help.  Once you get that settled, I think you may find your weight might come off a bit better too.  I am struggling with all the above as well..my numbers are okay for the most part, but I also have a hard time with weight and depresson as well... now I just found out my blood pressure is acting up... I am here too..... if you just need an extra shoulder..

• silverwhisper said on May 10, 2008....

  nyt, i know you've been frustrated for a little while with both your weight management and sugar levels. i can't help thinking the two are linked in some fashion and i'm surprised that you don't have an appointment with your doctor yet. ?
  
  ed

• Ormocanon said on May 10, 2008....

  You're 23 years old, frustrated and depressed. Do you also find yourself unusually hungry,drowsy, irritable, itching, and suffering from skin infections?
  
   Ask your doctor about the benefits of drinking 'Aloe Vera Gel' or you can check it out yourself online.
  
  Aloe Vera has long been used by the Arabs in treating diabetes, they believe that Aloe Vera can effectively control blood sugar and reduce the complications of diabetes.
  
  Actually, the fiber in the aloe vera controls the absorption of glucose in the stomach, thereby reducing the blood sugar. It can enhance body metabolism and help the pancreas function properly in regulating insulin secretions.
  
  I'm not talking about the ordinary garden variety aloe vera commonly found in our backyards, which is poisonous, by the way, don't take it internally.
  
   What I'm talking about is the aloe vera which comes from the lilicae family and has a 100% medicinal value because it's got 200 bio-active nutrients.
  
  Hope this info helps.
  

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