Was anyone else depressed when they were first diagnosed? I know this disease means a complete lifestyle change, and I was honestly happy with my lifestyle the way it was. I don't want to have to spend my every waking moment consumed with concern over every menu choice for every meal. It's very depressing.

I'm sorry that you are feeling this way. Diabetes is a complete change of lifestyle however, there are tons of recipe books for diabetics with delicious recipes.

My aunt was really depressed as well when she first got diagnosed. She went through a funk where she didn't talk to anyone unless she absolutely had to, she let her house get a little out of control as far as picking up, cleaning stuff like that. She basically went to work and that was it. My mom, her sister, finally went over to talk to her and to give her a boost. It worked. My mom told her that you can live this way and be miserable and sick or you can pick yourself up do what you have to do to live a long and happy life. The next day she was the same old aunt she used to be. She started taking her medicine everyday, she watched what she ate, she exercised, and she was so much fun to be around again. It is a huge lifestyle change but you can do it. You won't be able to eat whatever you want, you will have to possible test your levels but you will be much more healthy and happier in the end. Good luck it is hard but it will be worth it in the end, I know you can do it.

Yes, I understand that it’s very depressing for anyone to adjust with the changed condition and diet restrictions can some times be very frustrating. But then there is no other alternative. You have to keep a check on your diet and this is the best way to control Diabetes. Its difficult in the beginning but soon you will adapt to it.

it's much easier than it used to be, thanks to the number of products on the market aimed specifically at diabetics as well as at the people seeking to lose weight and cut sugar out of their diet. You should be able to find a LOT of products to replace those you're used to or try new ones.

I totally agree. My mom's friend in the 70's had it and it was so spooky people didn't know what it was. Testing technologies have drastically improved and become somewhat more affordable for homecare.

Now everybody knows. Not as much stigma. In twenty years when kids grow up it will be four times as common.

Don't let it get you down because of a diet change! Many things alter your diet - from plain old dieting to lose weight to low blood sugar, to diabetes to allergies.


There are lots of choices for you! Chin up! And, P.S..take care of yourself!

A few years ago I was diagnosed as lactose intolerant and was extremely depressed about the effect it had on my lifestyle as prior to that I was the Queen of Dairy!

But there are alternatives and it does become easier to manage when you have to alter your diet. Not easy at first, but then it becomes more of a slight irritant than a problem!

Yes, and just think of the improvements regarding food choices today, compared to ten - twenty years ago!

Especially organic and vegetarian foods. We are lucky to be living now - when good, healthy foods are easier to find and more affordable.

(And - with the internet providing us all this information!)

Not to mention being able to *buy* all kinds of fabulous foods for any kind of diet via the Internet now, too. It certainly is a brighter picture than it was 30 or 40 years ago when our parents and grandparents found out the diagnosis, I'd think.