[rogramjet]

I am an RN with type 2 diabetes. In fact that is why I went into nursing in the first place. Stress is hard on blood sugars, believe me, nursing school and diabetes are not an easy combination. So, since you have a family hx and you are going into a high stress time in your life, you might want to keep an eye on your BP and BG. Both can become elevated with stress.

[Daytonite]

I doubt very much that hypertension and diabetes will prevent you from getting into a nursing program. I've been taking some sort of B/P medication since I was in my mid-20's. Two years ago we discovered I was pre-diabetic. It mostly all has to do with obesity. As I dropped weight and started exercising, my B/P went down. I've spent the last two years reading up on diabetes. There is so much new information about it. They are pretty sure there is a genetic link, but there is more concern that obesity goes hand and hand with it as well. Type II (adult onset) is also related to obesity and is one of the fastest growing diseases in this country. It's due to obesity and the kinds of food that are prevalent in our diets. But, oh, we do love the ice cream and the Cheetos, don't we? They're bad for you. Concentrate on eating natural foods. Cut out the processed foods (nothing that is tampered with by food companies or mechanical equipment and that includes pastas, cake, candy, cookies, pre-packaged meals and mixes, etc.) and blood sugar tends to keep to normal levels. Keeping your blood sugar controlled and avoiding diabetes is all about the choice of carbohydrates you ingest.

[rafael80]

Originally Posted by Daytonite

I doubt very much that hypertension and diabetes will prevent you from getting into a nursing program. I've been taking some sort of B/P medication since I was in my mid-20's. Two years ago we discovered I was pre-diabetic. It mostly all has to do with obesity. As I dropped weight and started exercising, my B/P went down. I've spent the last two years reading up on diabetes. There is so much new information about it. They are pretty sure there is a genetic link, but there is more concern that obesity goes hand and hand with it as well. Type II (adult onset) is also related to obesity and is one of the fastest growing diseases in this country. It's due to obesity and the kinds of food that are prevalent in our diets. But, oh, we do love the ice cream and the Cheetos, don't we? They're bad for you. Concentrate on eating natural foods. Cut out the processed foods (nothing that is tampered with by food companies or mechanical equipment and that includes pastas, cake, candy, cookies, pre-packaged meals and mixes, etc.) and blood sugar tends to keep to normal levels. Keeping your blood sugar controlled and avoiding diabetes is all about the choice of carbohydrates you ingest.

YUP, WE LOVE THAT JUNK FOOD, BUT YOU'RE RIGHT, I HAVE TO STOP NOW BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE. THANK YOU SO MUCH

[Missy Prissy]

You should not have any problem becoming an RN because of your high blood pressure. The thing you need to remember is to take care of yourself. Exercise and reducing stress can work wonders! Having gone through a medical problem yourself, you will probably learn to be empathetic with your patients.

[bsugaRN2b]

I'm a nursing student - Type 1 diabetes, 19 years old, diagnosed at 6 y/o. So I'm as used to it as "used to it" is going to get in this case!

Originally Posted by Still Riding

I have it well managed now and am considering gettting a pump.

Hey Still Riding - I've been a pumper for 6 years now, and LOVE it, never want to see a syringe again, LOL - PM me if you have any questions about it, I'll be happy to answer them!

~Adria

[MeghanRN]

Originally Posted by rafael80

THE REASON I ASK IS THAT I READ A POST HERE WHERE A STUDENT TAKING A CNA CLASS WAS TOLD HE COULDN'T TAKE THE CLASS BECAUSE HE WAS ON A MEDICATION. HE WAS TOLD YOU CAN'T BE ON ANY MEDS WHILE TAKING THE CLASS.

I went back and read that thread- the medication that student was taking was perscription pain medication,such as the patch.

There is a huge difference in taking pain medication or taking a medication such as insulin or a BP med.

you cannot be under the influence while you work-whether it be perscription medications or alcohol. Narcotic's can impare your abilities- which is something you cant have happen as a nurse.

[ClaireMacl]

We have a nurse who had a TIA and brain bleed (not CVA) working with us. Never been an issue with her work!

[VivaLasViejas]

I've had high blood pressure since my mid-20s, been on medications since my mid-30s, and I never had a problem getting into or through nursing school. I also have asthma, and one of my classmates was a type I diabetic with an insulin pump. Our presence in the class came in handy for the other students, as they learned diabetic care from him, and lots of times they'd listen to my lungs or take my BP during the respiratory and cardiac units.

I wouldn't worry if I were you........tends to raise the BP, you know. Others who have posted here have given you excellent advice; just make sure to take care of yourself properly and you should do just fine.

[KungFuFtr]

BLASPHEMY!!!!
Change your terminology
I've been a LIVABETIC type 1, since Dec 1980. I'm 32 now and my eye Dr. asked..."Are you sure you're a diabetic"?
I'll take that compliment! Prenurse

[bsugaRN2b]

Originally Posted by KungFuFtr

BLASPHEMY!!!!
Change your terminology
I've been a LIVABETIC type 1, since Dec 1980.

AMEN to that - I like the new terminology!

I will borrow said terminology for a sec...
~Adria (15 years as a LIVabetic)