2010 NOT STARTING GOOD

I'm sorry
I'm sorry to hear the bad news,I know you have alot to think about.I would do the surgery,and risk diabetes.I have type 2 diabetes,and right now all I have to do is lose weight,and watch my diet.If I don't lose weight,then I have to take the medicine.My father was diabetic and he just had to take a pill.Now a days it comes in pill form.But I think it's up to the dr.Also I would get a second opinion.Personally I would rather have diabetes than cancer.I will pray for you.

lcarper2 said:

not starting good
WOW I hate to hear this news but let me tell you there is life after becomming a diabetic was one before I had cancer take 4 shots a day 2 different kinds of insulin and 2000 mg of metformin and 90 mg of actos than I got colon cancer can't take infussion chemo made my blood sugar go to 700 so am on xeloda 3000 for 14 days and off for 7 . Being alive is more important than anything we get as a side effect from cancer I can't walk more than 50 feet and need a cane for that but you know what I am 62 and alive and going to live along time. Will pray for you.

Kate
This is just such disturbing news. I know that you have to feel overwhelmed by all the decisions that lie before you. Take a deep breath, think back on the strength that you have found within yourself to get you this far. Focus on the enemy, assemble your forces (that includes us) and wage war again, you can do it. You are in the hearts of many tonight.
Hugs and prayers coming your way,
Joanne

Oh Kate
Oh Kate,
I'm so sorry to hear this. This is so much to consider. I will keep you in my prayers.

Aloha,
Kathleen

KATE58 said:

If the surgery results in
If the surgery results in diabetes it will be the shot dependent
kind because the pancreas will no longer be able to produce insulin,
so it cannot be controled by diet and exercise.

insulin devices
I am a type I diabetic on 4X daily shots of insulin (1 slow-acting, fast-acting shots with meals). I have never had a hard time with needles, so I inject the insulin myself. You shouldn't worry too much about the needle aspect of treating diabetes, as there are an increasing number of ways of delivering insulin therapeutically. These include an insulin pump, in which a catheter is inserted only once every few days, insulin inhalers (like asthma inhalers) and insulin sprays, which deliver insulin through the skin with a high pressure spray.

If you are concerned, take a look at:
www.diabetesmonitor.com/alternative_insulin_devices.htm

I'm truly sorry about your situation, but diabetes is not hard to live with, so don't let it influence your treatment options.

Best wishes,
Jeremy

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-Craig

That's OUR Kate
-Craig