http://tour.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TDC318018030?pg=pfind&fr_id=5604
I had no idea….
Dad went in for his eye surgery in September and while prepping him the nurse said – “so I see you have diabetes Bill…” I had no idea…
So dad has diabetes… Hmmmm It made me begin to wonder… After talking to him about it I decided to do some reading about non- insulin dependent Type II diabetes. The more I read, the more concerned I became that I too was at risk.
I had no idea….
In October I went to see the Dr. and explained what was going on… besides the pain in my shoulder, sore feet. tiredness, & the revelation about Dad’s diabetes we decided to run every test imaginable… for arthritis, x-rays for the shoulder & foot pain (perhaps a stress fracture from running again and all of my biking) and a fasting blood sugar for diabetes.
Thankfully the tests came back indicating most things were AOK – sore shoulder due to overuse required physical therapy, plantar fasciitis in the feet required stretching & shoe inserts, no evidence of arthritis, but the shock came with the blood sugar at 119 – I was pre-diabetic. I had no idea what to do with this information. I went to see a nutritionist & took a class for people diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes. I have learned about how to eat better & to make sure I am getting 150 minutes of physical activity each week (and “strolling” with the dogs does NOT count!) I am still struggling to drop any weight & metabolic syndrome has been blamed for this for me.
My Dr. told me it is not a matter of “if” I will develop Type II diabetes; it is a matter of “when”. Because I am so physically active she thinks I have forestalled the disease over the years & could keep it at bay if I continue with my diet changes & high activity level… I am determined not to give in or give up.
This year I have decided to join the Tour de Cure for Diabetes & will be riding 100K on May 30th to raise money for a cure. TYPE II non-insulin diabetes is hereditary & not much is known about the cause, but I hope we can find out. Diabetes itself is a silent killer harming the heart & kidneys- damage is done over a long period of time – even before diagnosis.
Would you please sponsor me with a donation to the American Diabetes Association? My goal is to raise $150.00 & to complete the 100K distance. I have been training since March& feel ready to tackle the challenging distance on a tough course outside of Madison. Your pledge would be greatly appreciated.
You can make your check out to American Diabetes Association & mail it to me (5550 Caddis Bend, Apt. 100, Fitchburg, 53711) or donate on-line through my Tour de Cure Web site using your credit card. http://tour.diabetes.org/site/TR/TourdeCure/TDC318018030?pg=pfind&fr_id=5604
Thank you in advance and I hope our efforts lead to a cure for all forms of diabetes someday soon.
Carol
Monday, May 18, 2009
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