Wow, where to start...Need help, been silly, time to make an effort.

[AlisonM]

Stitch has the basic schedule right. I would suggest you do the same and keep notes of all you eat and when as well as the test results. You'll soon come to understand what the food you eat does to your blood sugar levels. You might try cutting way down on carby things like bread, pasta, rice and potatoes, bulk out your meals with veggies if you can. Cut down on fruit and milk products as well, glucose and lactose can be just as bad as carbs. It will take time and patience, but you can do it.

Aim to have numbers rise by no more than 2 points two hours after a meal, e.g., if you were 7.0 before eating, you shouldn't be higher than 9.0 two hours later. The important thing for now is to keep accurate records, you don't need to show them to anyone, but it will help you adjust to a diet that works for you.

 

[Littlerestraint]

Stitch has the basic schedule right. I would suggest you do the same and keep notes of all you eat and when as well as the test results. You'll soon come to understand what the food you eat does to your blood sugar levels. You might try cutting way down on carby things like bread, pasta, rice and potatoes, bulk out your meals with veggies if you can. Cut down on fruit and milk products as well, glucose and lactose can be just as bad as carbs. It will take time and patience, but you can do it.

Aim to have numbers rise by no more than 2 points two hours after a meal, e.g., if you were 7.0 before eating, you shouldn't be higher than 9.0 two hours later. The important thing for now is to keep accurate records, you don't need to show them to anyone, but it will help you adjust to a diet that works for you.

Thanks Alison.

I am worried about trying to keep on top of all this stuff, it seems really complicated but I'm going to try my best.

I see your avatar says 1.5 LADA.... what does that mean, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Stitch147]

It's seems complicated at first but you get used to it. Im used to keeping a food diary as I follow weight watchers and keep track of all food I eat. So adding in my bg levels into my journal isn't too bad for me.

 

[Mini-Vicki]

Thank you.

First day back at work today, eaten carefully but still not really sure about testing, i.e. what times and what to expect.

I tested as soon as I woke up and I was at 19.8, then tested throughout the day a few times just to check. The results were 19.8, 16, 14.3, 12, then right down to 9 late afternoon. Final time I tested was just before dinner and it was back up to 20.5! Will do a final test in an hour or so.

I've had 3 Metformin today, so 1500mg total. I've only started taking it recently as I never bothered, and was originally put on 1 a day, but been taking 2 or 3, not sure if that's advisable or not...

Hi and welcome to this brilliant forum! I've only been here a few months myself, still leaning loads but everyone is so helpful, and it's a fantastic step you're taking in asking for advice!
I think it would be worth asking your diabetic team about a local diabetes education course, they have names like Desmond or Xpert. They're super helpful and you get to chat to other type 2a in a similar situation as yourself.
As for the metformin, talk to your doctor or nurse about the dosage, they can advise you on what to take and if another medication needs to be added in.
Testing often is a great idea, you can get used to what foods / exercise affect you in what way. For example I was told to avoid jacket potatoes as they can spike blood glucose, but for me they are a great food for having a stable BG!
Good luck x

 

[Littlerestraint]

Thanks, I'm in with the diabetes nurse in the morning so I will ask about courses

Does anyone know of an android app for keeping a record of BG levels? I had a quick look but they all seemed really in depth, whereas I just want something simple that I can log the time and result?

Failing that I will have to try and carry a little notebook, but it's just something else to forget!

 

[AlisonM]

Thanks Alison.

I am worried about trying to keep on top of all this stuff, it seems really complicated but I'm going to try my best.

I see your avatar says 1.5 LADA.... what does that mean, if you don't mind me asking?

LADA/1.5 is sort of slow onset Type 1. Which means my pancreas still works from time to time, though it's slowly giving up the ghost. It makes life interesting because I never know when it's going to kick in and bollix things by dumping insulin into my system. My BGs can go crashing down with very little warning and, frankly, I could do without the excitement. It's often seen in older people (I was 52) and most often mistaken for Type 2. I'm a typical T2 to look at (Fat!) but have other autoimmune issues and no family history of T2, plus the pills didn't work. It took a while but I finally got re-diagnosed after months of nagging and tears. Most LADA's, however, aren't overweight like me but get misdiagnosed simply because of their age.

 

[AlisonM]

There are quite a few: MySugr, GlucoseBuddy, OnTrack. Here's a link to a few. I'm now using MySugr after another member recommended it. Haven't had it long enough to comment on it though.

 

[Littlerestraint]

LADA/1.5 is sort of slow onset Type 1. Which means my pancreas still works from time to time, though it's slowly giving up the ghost. It makes life interesting because I never know when it's going to kick in and bollix things by dumping insulin into my system. My BGs can go crashing down with very little warning and, frankly, I could do without the excitement. It's often seen in older people (I was 52) and most often mistaken for Type 2. I'm a typical T2 to look at (Fat!) but have other autoimmune issues and no family history of T2, plus the pills didn't work. It took a while but I finally got re-diagnosed after months of nagging and tears. Most LADA's, however, aren't overweight like me but get misdiagnosed simply because of their age.

Well that sounds positively crappy, sorry to hear it.

 

[Littlerestraint]

There are quite a few: MySugr, GlucoseBuddy, OnTrack. Here's a link to a few. I'm now using MySugr after another member recommended it. Haven't had it long enough to comment on it though.

Brill, will have a look now, thank you

 

[Mini-Vicki]

LADA/1.5 is sort of slow onset Type 1. Which means my pancreas still works from time to time, though it's slowly giving up the ghost. It makes life interesting because I never know when it's going to kick in and bollix things by dumping insulin into my system. My BGs can go crashing down with very little warning and, frankly, I could do without the excitement. It's often seen in older people (I was 52) and most often mistaken for Type 2. I'm a typical T2 to look at (Fat!) but have other autoimmune issues and no family history of T2, plus the pills didn't work. It took a while but I finally got re-diagnosed after months of nagging and tears. Most LADA's, however, aren't overweight like me but get misdiagnosed simply because of their age.

I was initially diagnosed as type 2 as I was 25, so they automatically assumed... I was not a typical T2, (normal weight) etc and my dad is type 1, no history of T2... 5 years of struggling before they finally rediagnosed me, seems to be a more common thing now, but at least 1.5 is getting more of the recognition it needs these days!

 

[Stitch147]

I was initially diagnosed as type 2 but metformin wasnt doing anything but being put on gliclizide done the trick so have been now diagnosed as MODY (maturity onset diabetes of the young, possibly type 3).