it was 11 years ago this month for me,i was diagnosed with it when i
was 22,i spent a week and a half in the hospital(4 days in Intensive
Care)i have adapted very well,i have alot of support from my family.

On 13 Apr 2007 15:38:53 -0700, "
> wrote:

>Hello
>I am new to this group. and I was just diagnosed with Diabetes... I
>only know some things about diabetics.. My grandfather was one and I
>whatched what kind of foods he ate when I was a kid.. And I NEVER
>understood why he only ate those things.. Until I was explaned to by
>my mother...
>
>Now when I was diagnosed, I thought this was a nightmare... That it
>can't be... I'm 23 and newly wedded.. My husband has been my support
>and food messurer making sure I receive the right amount for the past
>5 days.. Next week the doctors are suppose to take a sugar test and
>put me on meds...
>
>I started searching for others and came upon this group...
>I hope to learn more ways to cook and deal with diabetes..
>
>Lady D
>AKA Maria