need your advice for a friend please.

February 4, 2012

I got a buddy name Don. he is 67, totally blind and just found out he is type

2. he loves pasta and hates veggies. he also hates the idea of sticking him self

to check his sugar. I'm trying to get him on the list, but until then I would

really appreciate it if you would give him some advice and I will forward the

pst to him. he doesn't have a meter yet and isn't sure what to buy. I believe he

said his average sugar for the last 90 days was around 360. he didn't say what

his A1C was and I know he isn't sure what it is anyway. I've told him what he

should do and not eat, but until you are actually a diabetic most folks ignore

this kind of advice. not liking veggies is going to not help him. I told him you

guys won't miss lead him, but you won't lie to him either. appreciate all the

help you can give to Don. thanks.

February 4, 2012

Well, Mark, he can take the easy route and avoid managing his diabetes, and most

likely suffer at least one of the severe complications diabetes is known for.

Heart and other vascular issues, kidney, and liver problems, which ultimately

have severe symptoms and often can lead to death. Not to mention not feeling

good as his body slowly deteriorates.

If he's running up in the 300's much of the time, he will most certainly

experience some consequences. You said he is 67. Unfortunately, he has already

lived most of his life, and modifying his life style to conform to one that

appeases his diabetes will be a very difficult challenge. If he can wrap his

head around the idea he needs to manage his diabetes, and not simply let it run

its course, he'll be making a very important first step. You say he doesn't like

vegetables. Are there any he can eat? Even one? Also, he'll be able to eat

pasta, but probably less of it. The same with any unhealthy food/carbohydrate.

If he wants to live his life feeling as good as he can, he'll have to come

around to accepting his diabetes, and his role in managing it. There's no magic

wand, only a determined spirit to make some changes.

Dave

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