My Diabetic journey so far

When I diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 8 years ago, I couldn't believe my self because I did not have any genetic background. I did the test again next day. There were no changes in results.

My Dr. prescribed the Metformin for me. I was little hesitant to start the medication, but the Dr. insisted that just use for a short period to get the blood sugar levels in control and suggested to attend the diabetic informative classes and suggested to know more about it.

I purchased LifeScan's OneTouch Ultra meter. It was awful to poke my fingers three times a day to check the blood sugar levels. This meter works great, simple to use, get the results within seconds and reliable. Touch wood, the meter works great even after 8 years of service. I highly recommend this for those who want to monitor their blood sugar levels at home.

It’s hard to digest having diabetes as a matter of fact hard to digest any health conditions. On top of it, medications and its side effects caused lot of discomfort (Metformin's common side effects gastrointestinal upset, cramps and nausea). In addition to the my medication, I started avoiding direct sugars, deserts, fruits and most importantly start going to the gym. Soon, my sugar levels started to be in control and eventually my body got used to Metformin and its side effect.

After year or so, when I did my scheduled lab test, my Dr. notified me that I have high cholesterol too and started medication for that as well. After discussing it with my Dr., I felt it like a ‘buy on get one free’ sale. Once diagnosed with diabetes, soon it will be followed by cholesterol.

I noticed that for a common person the LDL should be between 100 and 129, whereas for a person with diabetes the LDL should be below 100 because the diabetic patients are considered high risk of heart deceases.

I totally frustrated with my diabetic and cholesterol medications, so discussed the issue with extended families and friends. Every one suggested various remedies (which I am going to discuss here in my upcoming posts). Most popularly suggested remedy was to use the Fenugreek / Methi seeds / Menthulu and it’s by products.

I tried each and every remedy one after the other. I observed the best things that I liked and the things that are suited to my body. Now I follow mix and match of the ingredients I like the best and change the pattern when I get bored. It seems to working fine form me. BTW, remedies I am talking are nothing but food habits with those special ingredients.

Now my blood glucose levels are in control with life style changes (without any medications, but by just following proper diet and exercise). I still use the OneTouch meter to check levels once a week and do the lab tests once every three months.

Thanks to my wife who takes care of me and insist on a proper diet and workout for me, without her help, I couldn’t have done it.

Reasons to get Diabetes

Inside the pancreas, beta cells make the hormone insulin. Insulin is necessary for the body to be able to use glucose for energy. When you eat food, the body breaks down all of the sugars and starches into glucose, which is the basic fuel for the cells in the body. Insulin takes the sugar from the blood into the cells. When glucose builds up in the blood instead of going into cells, it can lead to diabetes.

In people with type 1 diabetes, the pancreas no longer makes insulin. The beta cells have been destroyed and they need insulin shots to use glucose from meals.

In people with type 2 diabetes, either the body does not produce enough insulin or the cells ignore the insulin. Some people with type 2 diabetes need diabetes pills or insulin shots to help their bodies use glucose for energy.

Diabetes increases your risk for many serious health problems. The good news is, with the correct treatment and recommended lifestyle changes, many people with diabetes are able to prevent or delay the onset of complications.

No one knows why people get diabetes. Among the causes of diabetes are genetic or hereditary factors and the environment.

Cheeni Talk

This blog is to share my thought on diabetes (type 2) and best ways to control the blood sugar (CHEENI) levels by means of following proper food diet, exercise and yoga. Being born and brought up in Hyderabad, I would like to talk about Indian food diet mostly southern Indian diet and good old home remedies received from grand and great grandparents. Let’s see how far I go from here.