John from Riverside Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I was trying to go back into the Air Guard doing the weekend warrior thing and just had to complete the lab tests and actually had a slot all lined up.... Bad news....I have diebetes according to the lab tests. I really let my weight go when I got out of the Air Force some time ago....but over the past couple of years I made a concerted effort to work towards this goal....got myself down to the weight standards (for 39 year old) but the tests say I have diebetes. The funny thing is....I am the best shape I have been in probably 15 years....... I am bummed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I'm sorry to hear that. You're my age too. And diabetes runs in my family. I've gotta get my weight down too (I'm 5'8", 220). Godspeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAF43 Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I was trying to go back into the Air Guard doing the weekend warrior thing and just had to complete the lab tests and actually had a slot all lined up.... Bad news....I have diebetes according to the lab tests. I really let my weight go when I got out of the Air Force some time ago....but over the past couple of years I made a concerted effort to work towards this goal....got myself down to the weight standards (for 39 year old) but the tests say I have diebetes. The funny thing is....I am the best shape I have been in probably 15 years....... I am bummed... John, sorry to hear, The weekend warriors could have used one like you..... that does suck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Dude, you got the sugar? That sucks. Anyway, it is time for you (and me) to work on the weight, and watch yourself. Best of luck, with that, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Dude, you got the sugar? That sucks. Anyway, it is time for you (and me) to work on the weight, and watch yourself. Best of luck, with that, John. Me three.... (said the classic stress eater) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I was trying to go back into the Air Guard doing the weekend warrior thing and just had to complete the lab tests and actually had a slot all lined up.... Bad news....I have diebetes according to the lab tests. I really let my weight go when I got out of the Air Force some time ago....but over the past couple of years I made a concerted effort to work towards this goal....got myself down to the weight standards (for 39 year old) but the tests say I have diebetes. The funny thing is....I am the best shape I have been in probably 15 years....... I am bummed... Hope things look up quickly ... as the old saying goes ... where one door closes another will open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hope things look up quickly ... as the old saying goes ... where one door closes another will open I thought the saying was "When God closes a door, he opens a window for you to jump out of." Maybe I've screwed it up... Just thought I'd lighten the mood a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted January 9, 2009 Author Share Posted January 9, 2009 Looks like I go to plan B Pizza hut delivery driver here I come.....got nothing to do now that this went to hell. The thing is....I had been working steady on my mile time to get it down to Air Force level.....and I was there....... I didn't even feel like running tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I thought the saying was "When God closes a door, he opens a window for you to jump out of." Maybe I've screwed it up... Just thought I'd lighten the mood a little. Keynes said it best.."in the long run we are all dead"...that should put a smile on all our faces:)!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SDS Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 (I'm 5'8", 220). Dude... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 On the one side that really sucks but, on the other side you now know you're diabetic and can get treatment. It's better than finding out too late. Have you considered going to your doctor to make sure they are correct about that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullpen Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 John (and the rest of you guys for that matter) take care of yourself! I'm sorry to hear about this. As a former blue-suiter, I can say, mother blue could have used someone like you. Please... do take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Me three.... (said the classic stress eater) Me four. My mom has diabetes. I know I do not want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Now that you know what you have, watch your diet and take care of yourself! I have a friend who didn't and he ended up having a Stroke. All things considered, I would rather have died than live the way he has to-post stroke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Now that you know what you have, watch your diet and take care of yourself! I have a friend who didn't and he ended up having a Stroke. All things considered, I would rather have died than live the way he has to-post stroke. My father has diabetes, and refuses to take care of himself. I worry about him every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilsBills Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I have been Type I for 21 years. It sucks, but is certainly something you can live with. I imagine you have type II which you should be able to control with exercise and diet. Best of luck to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordio Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Me three.... (said the classic stress eater) Me four. I am 6'1 about 225. I would like to get down to my college weight of about 180 - 185. Problem is I like eating & drinking to much. I used to run alot(I am 35) but I had to quit that because I used to develope Tendinitis in my knees & ankles & the pain was just unbearable sometimes. I still exercise, I walk 5 miles a day, play basketball on tuesdays mornings before work & I actually started playing ice hockey last year on friday nights. This goes all year round. I play softball on mondays in the summer but I do not consider that exercise since it is not a great workout & you go back to the bar & drink beer & eat chicken wings. I try not to booze during the week(which I usually do not) but come saturday all h*ll usually breaks loose. Oh well, what are you going to do? Good luck to you John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I was trying to go back into the Air Guard doing the weekend warrior thing and just had to complete the lab tests and actually had a slot all lined up.... Bad news....I have diebetes according to the lab tests. I really let my weight go when I got out of the Air Force some time ago....but over the past couple of years I made a concerted effort to work towards this goal....got myself down to the weight standards (for 39 year old) but the tests say I have diebetes. The funny thing is....I am the best shape I have been in probably 15 years....... I am bummed... I'm sorry to hear it. Believe me I tried getting into my AF flight suit last night and found it had shrunk considerably since 1970, especially around the gut and ass. Now if I can just get an exception for an old fat half-blind guy I'm in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Looks like I go to plan B Pizza hut delivery driver here I come.....got nothing to do now that this went to hell. The thing is....I had been working steady on my mile time to get it down to Air Force level.....and I was there....... I didn't even feel like running tonight. At least it sounds like you won't have to modify your physical activity very much. If you've been working on that mile time, stick with it. That will go a long way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 I was trying to go back into the Air Guard doing the weekend warrior thing and just had to complete the lab tests and actually had a slot all lined up.... Bad news....I have diebetes according to the lab tests. I really let my weight go when I got out of the Air Force some time ago....but over the past couple of years I made a concerted effort to work towards this goal....got myself down to the weight standards (for 39 year old) but the tests say I have diebetes. The funny thing is....I am the best shape I have been in probably 15 years....... I am bummed... went from 235 to 165 8 years ago - have played with that 40 lb yo-yo ever since. am type 2 myself. be careful. as for The Guard, you've given enough. take care of yourself now. for you, and your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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