@A DiabetesTeam Member yes Henry the more gentle approach is what we have been using for years and it just isn't working

48% of Diabetics never see their 70th Birthday
(all stats are from the W.H.O. - which means some will believe Gates bought the message or something as insane)

Between 2000 and 2019 the mortality rate for diabetics increased by 13% so sure no more "fat shaming", we have that body positive thing on the go - people feel "better about themselves" that is until 10 years later they get told - sorry, don't make plans for the summer because you won't be here to see it

And all this happened when death from all diseases "other than diabetes" DROPPED by 30% in the 30 to 70 age group

Yes, medical treatment for "most" is getting better and keeping us alive longer but not Diabetics - it's like we tempt the Beast by pretending that "how we feel" is somehow more important than staying alive - and somehow a nasty death doesn't sound like "feeling good about myself"

We are all adults

I just want the medical community to tell us the truth while they are telling us that we don't need to stress over how society sees us - because if we don't get the message we won't have to put up with the judgement from others for very long - because we just won't be alive to hear it

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Shouldn't be scared but you better respect the disease

You either control it or it controls you - no other choices are available and Diabetes "doesn't care" how you feel about it

Wow Graham -- your post just woke me up! I'm here having coffee in my chilly office at work - I don't even need coffee now to get me going. Thank you for your honesty and information. Those stats about diabetes deaths are very sobering. So glad you are here to tell it like it is.

Well said @A DiabetesTeam Member. Thank you.
I try to be gentle and encourage people to make the changes slowly. At least baby steps, gets people headed in the right direction.

Most people, if they would do some of the hard work and slowly cut carbs, along with diabetes medications, can head in the right direction.

It usually goes back to basics, portion control, carb control, some physical activity, proper hydration, 7-8 hours sleep nightly, and a compelling reason to do what's necessary.

Controlling your numbers to the nondiabetic 4.0(70) to 7.8(140) range. Also known as TITR, time in tight range. If we can control our numbers to this range, we can live a long active life.

Diabetes complications and comorbidities can be halted right where they are today.
It's your choice.
Do it or don't do it.

You have the information.
Act on it.

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Your right! If you have high blood sugars then you need to work with your Doctor. Ask to see a dietitian. I am on Ozempic which helped my A1C 6.2 I have lost from 278 lbs to 258.6 lbs . Just losing 20 lbs can really help . Lite exercise like a 10 min walk 3 x a day really helps. Or swim . Follow low carb diet or keto has been my helper. You need to take Diabetes diagnosis seriously. Libby W.