My cousin is seriously in ill health. She confided in me that she has high bp, high cholesterol and is diabetic. Her doctor told her she at stroke level and she is only 30! I ask her if she has taken meds. She said she does’nt want to. I ask her everyday what she eats and she tells me Pizza, Dr. Pepper, Bacon Cheeseburger, Large side of fries! I am SO SERIOUS. I told her she needs to start cooking healthy meals and she told me she is Not Domestic and she will Never cook. I want to seriously HELP her but how can I when she refuses to take care of herself?
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Tin S - said
December 8 2010 @ 20:26
Here are the stages of diabetes:
Many newly diagnosed diabetics go through the typical stages of mourning. These are denial, anger, depression and acceptance.
Denial: This can be one of the more dangerous stages of the grief process. It may not occur only once. Many individuals cycle back to this phase several times. The honeymoon phase, associated with early Type I diabetes, may reinforce denial. Denial is a common stance for adolescent diabetics.
Anger: It really does seem unfair. The type II diabetic, trying to lose weight, may envy heavier people who seem to enjoy good health. One might erupt at someone who innocently offers a desert. Unfortunately, anger can drastically affect glucose levels.
Depression: Mild depressive feelings are a normal part of grieving and adaptation. As long as they are not pervasive or prolonged, they may not be harmful. However, when the depression lasts a long time, becomes severe or interferes with diabetic management, one should seek prompt treatment.
Acceptance: Individuals achieve different degrees of acceptance and inner peace. Some will need to experience the denial, anger and depression several times as they move through different phases of life and different stages of diabetes. Some people move through a chronic disease to a state of much greater self-knowledge. They may actually say that the diabetes was, in part, a blessing. Through their close attention to diet and exercise, and their close monitoring of stress levels, they have arrived at a deeper understanding of themselves and their relations to others. They realize that for all human beings, life is vulnerable and precious.
Often, individuals with depression do not realize that they are depressed. It is easy to attribute the symptoms of depression to the diabetes. This is particularly difficult since depressed diabetics may have poorer glucose control. Sometimes a spouse or close friend can give good feedback. However, medical professionals or mental health clinicians may be the best ones to determine what is the diabetes and what is due to depression.
Here’s what your cousin must do to avoid painful and life threatening problems.
There are 4 key steps to controlling glucose levels :
1) EXERCISE- Walking is fine but Nordic Walking is Great. Exercise also lowers Glucose levels , lowers Cholesterol and lowers Blood Pressure. Google it.Exercise is Non-Negotiable !!!Thats why it is Number 1 on the list.
2) Knowledge- http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/index.ph… This is a great site for info
3) Meds. Metformin to start. Never , ever take Actos or Avandia. They may kill you. Bone fractures, heart problems and what diabetics really don’t need is that they change Bone Stem Cells to Fat Cells.Also never ever take Onglyza or Januvia . They can can inhibit the bodys immune system and let cancer spread.
4) Diet- A low carb diet is in order. I can’t count carbs so I use Mendosa’s Glycemic Index Diet. Great for the whole family. http://www.mendosa.com/gilists.htm
An intervention by a professional may do the trick.
Take care
TIN
john e russo md facm faafp - said
December 8 2010 @ 20:26
I am very sorry to hear of this very sad circumstance. This is not an uncommon situation. Unfortunately adults do have the right to choose poor health care. Other than offering your support and affection there is little that you can do. If you are so inclined you might consider prayer. I have found that it does at times help. I wish you and your cousin the very best of health and in all things may God bless. JR