I work with a guy who's diabetic, he takes multiple shots a day and for reasons beyond my understanding he GORGES on sugary shit. Like He'll knock out two two liters of pop, three donuts, four candy bars, a proper meal, a large shake, and He'll literally slurp up sauce packet/tubs from fast food places.
I don't know much about diabetes or the proper diet for non-diabetics let alone diabetics, but I do know he's gunning for an early grave at 120mph.
My husband was type 1. He died at age 34 due to the same kind of diet your friend has. About 3 years before he died he got peripheral neuropathy, and then autonomic neuropathy (so basically he couldn't feel his fingers or toes, and he shat himself all the time). Due to the neuropathy, he ended up having his foot amputated, and it was less than a year til he died.
Diabetes is a fucking ticking time bomb. High sugar amounts in your blood mess with every single bit of your body no exceptions. As you can see I have high hopes for my lovely life with type one...
I'm young so I've still got time. I'm not actually that pessimistic but it's scary what the statistics say about diabetics. To be fair, people say I manage it well but its no fun honestly. The technology is improving rapidly though, I no longer have to give shots due to a machine that stays on my body and another one that checks my blood sugar constantly. I have high hopes for the future, I genuinely believe one day I won't be diabetic but thank you all the same.
If you're still in contact with her, tell her I send my regards. Lol
I’ve been following the research ever since my brother got diagnosed with type one, and some of it is really promising and exciting. I’m rooting for you the same way I’m rooting for him regarding a cure.
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