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Hello everyone,

I'm not entirely sure how many members keep up with the "Universe Stomped On Me" thread, but disneyboy has been really upset and is in the ER. He posted this in the aforementioned thread:
disneyboy20022 wrote:Please pray for me, I'm headed to the ER. My blood sugar is at 600. My way of life is about to change and it's scary as hell and is scares me. Please pray. I feel more derpessed than I have in 2 years..... :( :( :( :( :( :( :(

I know what I'm going to have to do and give up, just pray and encourage me to be positive, because right now I feel so, lost and feel my life is over....I'm crying while typing this message, help me through this my friends. my true friends
I'm making this thread so that the UD community can publicly show their support and lift his morale when he gets out of the hospital. Even if it's just a brief post that says, "Thinking of you, Michael," it can do a lot.

Michael is one of the kindest and most patient members here at UD. He's never had anything mean to say towards anyone, and has persevered through so much already. Please keep him in your thoughts.

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I hope everything is okay. I'm afraid I haven't really... Read up about anything, but may I ask what's happened? :(
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Michael, even though we've only chatted a couple times since I've been a member, I really hope you're able to pull through all this. You seem like a very kind person that doesn't deserve to go through all these rough times.
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DVDBuff1 wrote:You seem like a very kind person that doesn't deserve to go through all these rough times.
This is how I feel as well. :( Sending you good wishes, and hoping your current problems improve. :up:
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Thanks everyone for your kindness.

I'm typing with one hand since I have an IV in the other arm and don't want to pull it lose

I'll be here for about another hour or two, depending on how high my blood sugar is it. it could be very well beyond 600.
I'll update you later. Thanks guys for praying. At least this time I have doctors who are not idiots like with my ulcerative colitis in 2011

Special thanks to Escapay/Albert for being a great friend like every person on this forum is to me

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they are going to be giving me me insulin through my IV
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i'm wishing the best for you, Michael. You're a great guy, and deserve all the joys anyone else alive can have. I'm really pulling for you to come out of this fine.
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Take care, Michael! I know from personal experience that dealing with blood sugar issues can be nasty business. :( Good luck to you! Hope you're feeling better soon and that they're offering you methods to manage it once you're back home. :)
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Wishing you the best, Michael. I hope everything turns out alright for you. :)
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Stay strong! I hope you recover soon!
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They sent me home, and told me no sugar stuff, which is beyond depressing. I know I'll be okay, but it's my mental psyche that is troubling me. I was sent home at a 432 blood sugar level. My mom thought I was going to be admitted but I guess not. Why does my life have to be so eventfully chaotic at times. This clip of Mr. Incredible being interviewed is how i feel about my many troubles going from back to back to back

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Glad you're ok and back at home. :)

I know how hard it is to give up the "sugar stuff." It's admittedly depressing at first, but as you work through it you'll find that it gets easier over time.

I gave up nearly all added sugars over a year ago. I read labels on everything. No more sugar-sweetened soft drinks, no more juice, no more candy bars, no more orange chicken. It's done me a world of good and amazingly enough, I don't miss it like I used to. If you're in need of coping mechanisms and ideas to set yourself up for success, shoot me a message over at FB. Some people laugh off the concept but I honestly believe that processed sugar is like a drug; studies have shown that, for some, it affects the same areas of the brain in a similar way that cocaine does. I had a harder time breaking away from sugar than I did both smoking and drinking combined (I used to be a binge drinker), I even went through horrid withdrawal symptoms.

Last summer when I was in the middle of going through my blindness scare, I was told I'd been an undiagnosed diabetic for over ten years due to the extensive damage shown in my corneas. I realize how scary such a diagnosis is (I was a complete wreck!), but just know that you're not alone. I frequent an online community where people share in their struggles with such things, and I can link you if you're interested. Things can get better with proper management. Even after being a type 2 for over a decade, my healthier eating had already gotten my blood sugar back under control without meds. I can't say that everyone should be able to drop their meds and testing, but with a little patience and a lot of hard work you can definitely see those numbers improve along with your quality of life.

Good luck! I understand learning to manage this on top of your other health issues signifies some big changes in your life, but you can do it. :)
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Michael, the Teen Group at our church has a prayer chain going for you for the next 48 hours. Just be a believer that the Lord has a plan and you need to be ready to follow it. We all are praying for you here in Kansas, and know that you will get through these rough times with that sense of humor that you have. Chin up!!! I, too, have resolved to never add sugar to anything, and read labels carefully about an added sugars. It is tough, but you can do it, and I am here for you if you need any encouragement or just want to vent.

Thanks to you Escapay/Albert for starting this thread. We should all be conscious of what Michael is going through, and keep him in our hearts and prayers. When he is feeling well again, I am sure that his humor will be the first thing back. Thanks again, Albert.
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I second Enigmawing. I don't know all the details of your health problems, but you can give up unhealthy drinks/foods. It is possible. I gave up sugary drinks once overnight and it almost felt like I was going through withdrawal from drugs (it probably was like a drug). But words cannot describe how amazing I felt after only a few days. Those sugars rot your insides and mess with your mental state.

Nowadays I only drink tea, water and fresh fruit juice, drinks that cleanse your insides instead of mess them up. I hope you can find the strength to keep fighting and that your health will improve. You seem like someone who's nothing but kind to everyone around you, all the time. Keep up!
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Wow, I'm so sorry to hear about all of this! No one deserves it, and I'm definitely sending good thoughts your way. Stay strong!
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Also portion control is a big key also, though soda will be the first thing to go. I found this root beer called A&W 10 where it's only 10 calories a serving, and drinking in moderation and drinking more water will help.

I'm going to go swim at the YMCA in the next week or two and If I work hard enough, I can beat this, but I'll always keep drinking healthy. Also Splenda is a good source of sweetener

I had one mini Pizza, where at sometimes I would have ate two of them at once, so Portion control is a key. Now for a dessert, I'll be eating fruit such as strawberries, oranges, Watermelon, Apples instead of candies and ice cream. I'm not big on veggies, but I wouldn't mind making myself a salad to be honest without Bacon Bits since that kinda defeats the purpose I think. I had a salad at a restaurant a couple weeks ago and it was delicious. I had French Dressing with it.

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I'm also having a vision problem out of my right eye. I can see with my glasses on my left side but out of my right seems blurry
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You're in my thoughts Disneyboy. You are a strong person and will get through this just as you always do with all the unfair shit life throws at you. I don't know if I believe in God or anything like that, but I will pray for your good health and happiness. Take care and feel better, friend.
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I think pizza is something that needs to go as well. Unless it's self made with fresh tomatoes. If it comes out of the microwave, chances are it's making you miserable.

I'm not big on vegetables either, but there are some really good ones and it's all about how they're cooked and prepared. They're filled with fibre, vitamins and anti-oxidants that will literally transform your mind and body. Salads don't have to be boring. You can enrich them with fruits and seeds and spices. The recipes are endless. Maybe it's an idea to make a topic for a healthier diet discussion? It could function as support.

I'm a stress eater myself, though luckily blessed with fairly good genes and I have learned to control it. I know now that eating foods that are unhealthy will make one feel good for maybe five minutes, but they do nothing for you long term. I used to just eat and eat because I was unhappy, but decided to cut those foods out of my life literally overnight. I was overweight but lost it all within a month or two. And I never looked back.

From what I've read from you over the years it seems your Aspergers is really controlling your life and I'm so sorry that it is. I know change is hard. It sucks, because it's so emotionally demanding and it's often just asking too much of you. But I think it's important to realize that what you eat is shaping your mind and your perception of the world around you. Everything you eat has a direct effect on your mind. And it's the added sugars, microwave dinners and fried foods that are causing things like anxieties and emotional stress. While natural foods, such as vegetables, fruits, white meat, fish and nuts have the ingredients that can calm the mind and rid the body of toxins.

I don't want to judge you or give you the feeling that I somehow am judging you. I'm most definitely not. So trust me, I'm saying this purely out of concern for you and your health, because you've been struggling with this for too long.

But the good thing is that you seem to get a lot of strength out of this forum and community. So I think it's important for you to realize that you, in spite of your Aspergers, can adapt to a healthier lifestyle that will, in the long run, reduce so much stress and bring you peace of mind. I truly believe you can, because I understand your feelings oh so well. Again, I don't know all the exact details of your health problems as it seems you sadly have many with lots of medication, but I think so many of them, especially those relating to early stages of diabetes can be cured through healthier diet and exercise.

Oh and swimming is amazing. It always makes me feel good and it's very calming. It's a good routine to incorporate into your life.

Keep up! And whatever progress you make in lifestyle changes, share them here. The best way to make any lifestyle change a permanent part of your life is by sharing them.
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Holy shit! I'm a little late in this crisis but I hope you get better and feel well, Mike! I don't want you dying out on me(assuming this issue is life threatening)!!

I think the suggestions Patrickvd and engimawing stated is well recommended too.

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Michael, I hope none of the following sounds like lecturing; I actually give presentations/lectures targeting healthy approaches to weight loss since I'm so passionate about it these days (as you probably know from FB, I've lost nearly 150 pounds while still being a work in progress). I just want you to have every chance to get better! Like I said before, I had diabetes for over ten years without even being diagnosed (no insurance at the time, no money for doctor visits), and my eyes have been permanently damaged because of it. I'm lucky that the damage didn't progress enough to affect my vision, but it definitely will if I let my blood sugar get out of control again.

Are you having any doctors or dietitians working with you on a food plan? Be sure to find out from a medical professional how many grams of sugar you should be allowed daily, and how to properly treat sudden rises or falls in your blood sugar (do you have something to test your blood with?). You also need to know how many calories to have every day. I agree with you that portion control is extremely important. Definitely read all labels to check for sugar content as well as the calories per serving (also pay attention to given serving sizes, they can be deceptive). I'd also suggest avoiding high glycemic foods in general, and be sure to pay attention to carb counts and choose complex carbs (whole grains) over simple ones (white bread, saltine crackers, etc.) whenever possible. This will help stabilize your blood sugar; you don't ever want to spike it, because that's when the damage happens. As a general rule, look for low-sugar or low-carb products instead of low-fat. Be extra skeptical of anything marked low-fat or fat-free; more often than not, extra sugar is added to make up for the missing flavor of the lowered fat content. But with that being said, stay away from overly-processed (boxed, canned, ready-made) foods whenever possible; you'll get the most bang for your buck when it comes to calories and overall nutrition when you choose fresh, whole foods most of the time like meat, cheese, veggies, fruits, etc., and when you do things like create your own pizza with fresh ingredients. :)

Since you liked that restaurant salad, give all sorts of different veggies a try and find what you like best. I make a big, pretty awesome salad every few days and scoop out a serving to go with most of my meals, and I personally enjoy using spinach, sugar snap peas, cauliflower, broccoli, cucumbers, and even a small amount of fruit like mango, strawberries, blueberries, grapes, and melon to give it a more interesting flavor. It seems a lot of people don't realize this, but salad doesn't have to be just iceberg lettuce, shredded carrots, croutons, a tomato slice, and dressing. ;) To be completely honest, I often use [real] bacon bits, and I also use grated cheese, and unsalted nuts/seeds, all in small amounts; it's actually good to have a little added fat so your body can better absorb the nutrients in the veggies. Fats in general are healthy in moderation (especially plant-based like avocado and olive oil) as long as you stay away from trans fats and anything deep-fried. Also be sure to try steaming veggies in the microwave or roasting them in the oven with different seasonings, they can turn out quite tasty.

Swimming is one of the best exercises, and staying active will help keep your blood sugar in check. :) I actually joined a gym yesterday so I can finally get back in the pool to supplement all the jogging I've been doing. Exercise is an enormous stress reliever. It's low impact so it's easy on the joints, the water is refreshing and buoyant, plus it's a lot of fun. It's a great starting point and I bet you'll have a lot of fun with it too!

Something that has stayed with me all of my life was finding my mother unresponsive one morning. I called 911 and the EMT came out; following the scare and a frightening drive to the hospital we were told she was in a diabetic coma. I knew absolutely nothing about the disease at the time, and apparently my mother didn't either; instead of testing her blood sugar to keep it regulated, she just kept taking the medicine the doctor gave her to lower her blood sugar and put herself right into that coma. No one warned us of any consequence of not checking things properly; while she did wake up that afternoon, her speech was unintelligible for a few days before returning to normal and we could have easily lost her. So gather information, ask questions, do everything you can to find out how to take care of yourself. And if any of it seems overwhelming, don't underestimate the power of baby steps. Set yourself up for success by clearing the junk out of the house and stocking it with healthy groceries, and take everything one day at a time.

I have generalized anxiety disorder that has, at times, advanced into agoraphobia, and I've also been diagnosed with clinical depression. I doubt I'll ever find be completely cured, but eating healthier and becoming active has certainly helped me through issues that have been extremely crippling throughout portions of my life. At times it got so bad that I was unable to drive, walk outside, answer the door, or even answer the phone due to irrational, inescapable fears brought on by my body chemistry and a history of emotional trauma. And at one time I was so heavy that I had trouble walking from one end of the room to the other, in fact I ended up in the hospital a few times because my body simply couldn't handle carrying its own weight. Although we don't have the exact same issues, I'm familiar with the struggle of feeling like my freedom to live life to its fullest was being robbed by my poor health. It's not a good place to be. I'm definitely an emotional stress eater, and on top of my sugar addiction I really had to get a hold of myself a few times after last year's miscarriage. My depression and anxieties were spiraling out of control all over again and it's why my online visits became so sporadic; I really had to slow things down and sort of shut off the outside world in order to focus on getting better.

When I say you can pull through this, it's from a place of compassion and understanding. I think PatrickvD is right on how it would be a good idea to set up a support system through a thread about healthier eating. None of us are judging you; we all wish you well and only want to help. I think you're off to a good start. Remember that everything you eat will effect your body as well as your mind: do everything you can to nurture yourself with healthy choices and you'll be feeling better before you know it. :)
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I've been checking my blood sugar all day and its stayed at about 300ish which is good it's stabilizing. Last night it was over 600. I haven't drank any sugary drinks today, and all I had was a tiny pizza pretty much. Use to I would probably have ate the whole box by now which would be 6 of them. I'm not proud of typing that at all as I feel ashamed for doing so. I probably right now would have had 4 bowls of Ice cream, but now I've had none today. Again I'm not proud of my eating habits, but now is the time to start a new and dial back way down from those horrible eating habits. I've been eating some oranges today and I might get some iceberg lettuce and make a salad with some lite French dressing maybe with grilled chicken, and I could see myself eating a spinach salad also.

Also I LOVE FISH. I realize the fried fish probably isn't a good idea, but I do like grilled fish, or lemon pepper fish. I'm guessing fish sticks are out the window possibly, though as long I don't eat 10 of them like I usually do it might be okay. I'd probably dial it down to 3 or 4. Like I said I'm not proud of it, but now is the time to start changing that.

Also I love my Aspergers. Sometimes it's difficult such as with changing habits like this and getting stressed out, but my Aspergers is what makes me me. Now for this High Blood Sugar Disease (I still don't have the guts to type the real name) and my Ulcerative Colitis is another story
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