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I have just been diagnosed with diabetes and will be seeing my doctor on 12th September. I know nothing about the condition and everything I have read so far seems really confusing. I don’t feel like I have any symptoms that are listed on the usual sites.
is there anything I should be asking my doc at my first appointment? Thank you in advance for any advice.
I have just been diagnosed with diabetes and will be seeing my doctor on 12th September. I know nothing about the condition and everything I have read so far seems really confusing. I don’t feel like I have any symptoms that are listed on the usual sites.
is there anything I should be asking my doc at my first appointment? Thank you in advance for any advice.
This link, https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/ also has a really good explanation and some suggestions for making dietary changes but how much you need to do will depend on how far you are into the diabetic zone (a HbA1C over 48mmol/mol and over will be a diabetes diagnosis), if you need to lose weight and if you are prescribed any medication. But may find the best way to address reducing blood glucose will be with dietary changes and increasing exercise/ activity if you can.
Many people don't have symptoms but realise that once blood glucose reduces they actually did have. Blood glucose often has to be quite high to give people symptoms and their diabetes is picked up when they have routine tests often for other things. Some people have developed diabetes after having Covid.
This link, https://lowcarbfreshwell.co.uk/ also has a really good explanation and some suggestions for making dietary changes but how much you need to do will depend on how far you are into the diabetic zone (a HbA1C over 48mmol/mol and over will be a diabetes diagnosis), if you need to lose weight and if you are prescribed any medication. But may find the best way to address reducing blood glucose will be with dietary changes and increasing exercise/ activity if you can.
Many people don't have symptoms but realise that once blood glucose reduces they actually did have. Blood glucose often has to be quite high to give people symptoms and their diabetes is picked up when they have routine tests often for other things. Some people have developed diabetes after having Covid.
Thank you. Yes mine was picked up when having routine blood tests for another condition. My HbA1C is 54. I don’t know enough about it yet, so will hopefully know more after my doctors visit
54 is not very high (over 48 is diabetic, as LeadingLights said, but some of us had an HbA1c well over 100 when diagnosed) so hopefully you should be able to get your level down again with some changes to your diet rather than having to go onto medication - so if your doctor suggests meds I'd ask if you can try diet first.
Hi and welcome. As you have a couple of weeks to go before your appointment I'd like to suggest a couple of things. Have a look at the Learning Zone (orange tab above) and work your way through for Type 2 diabetes. I suggest one module a day so you can take it in, and make a note of any questions you have for your appointment.
Then you might wish to get an app to record your daily carb intake. It is suggested a maximum of 130gm a day for Type 2, and you might be surprised at your level. It will mean weighing - no guesstimating - until you learn portion sizes. Carb reduction should be done slowly, otherwise it can affect your eyes. some people are more sensitive to carbs than others, so it's a matter of trial and error.
The other areas suggested for Type 2 diabetes is weight loss (if needed) and exercise. I go to aquafit 3 times a week where we are all ladies "of a certain age"! Others I know go walking, cycling or attend classes - it's what your body can take.
It can be overwhelming at first, but it is surprising how quickly one can adapt. Best wishes.
Yes diabetes can be a confusing old business to begin with! The Diabetes UK main website, and especially the Learning Zone (the orange tab in the main menu) is packed full of helpful and reliable information.
One of the tricky things about managing diabetes, as @Felinia says, is that diabetes can be very individual - and food choices and strategies which work well for one person may not suit another.
With a. HbA1c of 54mmol/mol you may find that some fairly modest tweaks to your menu might be sufficient to bring your diabetes into line. In general is is your total carbohydrate intake (not just ‘of which sugars’) which will have the biggest impact - and reducing portion sizes to moderate your carbs can be a very powerful strategy 🙂
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