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TheHumbleEgg

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Hello all - so, what a palaver this Diabetes business is eh...

Pfffft.

I'm recently diagnosed type 2 (it's been in the offing for a while, in fact confirmation is WAY later than it should have been...YIKES...!!!) Anyway, oddly happy it finally HAS been confirmed as it may explain part of why I've been feeling so crappy for a while. Started METFORMIN last week, no probs so far aside from a bit of a dodgy belly. The diabetic nurse advised against testing and suggested the surgery wouldn't prescribe...which seems a bit odd. Anyway, bought a machine myself as I feel I need to get a handle on my levels and, frankly, there's no other way to do that really is there. Been pretty stable (between 5 & 7) aside from three reads of 1.1, 9.4 & 11.6. So I'm learning, slowly, but I'll get there I reckon.

RE diet I've dropped bread and hugely minimised carbs, abandoned actual sugar (for tea etc) and forgone my weekly treat of 2 cans of Pepsi (I don't drink alcohol). I also cycle daily so the intent is to up the ante on that a bit.

So, I guess that's it really...HELLO I suppose...and if there's any specific advice any of you experienced D' people think'd help then I'm more than willing to take it on board.

Thanks...

*Blimey, I don't half waffle eh....soz.
 
Welcome to the forum.🙂 Sounds like you're getting things sorted well. Diabetes is a serious illness, but can be kept under control in most cases and you can live a normal healthy life.🙂
 
Hello and welcome to the club! I'm fairly new myself and there are people here far more knowledgeable than me to give you advice. Have you had a look at the links at the top of this Newbie section? Lots of good stuff there. I too do regular BG testing and have had some success so far going the low carb route. Look forward to getting to know you.
 
Welcome, I'm a month and a bit diagnosed. Strange the nurse advised on no testing....that's kinda stupid really as it's the only thing to check levels and to see where you are concerning food n such. Any hoot, carry on and start looking around this forum....its my Bible. Check out the food one.
 
Hi and welcome to the forum.
 
Greetings Humble Egg !

There's a bit of history as to why 'they' think T2s don't need to test because of Certain People deliberately designing clinical trials so that one arm of that trial would fail - is the short version. The NHS being skint was always an overriding factor in the equation.

However anybody that knows anything about T2 D also knows it certainly IS the only sensible way forward, because the NHS do not have the time and personnel to tech people how to use those meter readings to make appropriate changes in the diet and lifestyle as necessary to their body's needs rather than merely their own ingrained habits and desires. That of course is absolute bollards too because as long as you can read and understand the English language it really isn't difficult and furthermore Alan Shanley commited to the internet full instructions for how to go about it and what to do next etc at least 10 years ago now!

It's even been published in the BMJ but Nope, they aren't listening because they're hell bent on closing their earoles.

Alan's Blog is full of really good, sensible advice for most diabetics (us T1s included) and if the NHS made it compulsory reading there's be less people struggling and a lot more like you!

Here's the link to the bit concerning testing etc http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.co.uk/2006/10/test-review-adjust.html

But don't stop there!
 
Hi Humble Egg and welcome. I'm fairly new to this board and can tell you that there are a lot of very helpful people on here. I was re-diagnosed lately and picked up all sorts of advice.
 
Awwww, how lovely of you all to take the time to respond...genuinely, thank you, it is muchly appreciated.

I'm hoping to lose the feeling of self-blame that arrived via diagnosis - yes, I'm more rotund than I should be (always have been) but our diet as a family has always been healthy with, obv, occasional treats etc. And I don't drink either. And my initial thoughts were 'Bugger, that's not fair...'

But I guess there's no point dwelling on that really is there - it is here, it is part of me and one must crack on I guess...

I suspect it's a case of gradually learning eh...

Again, thank you.

x
 
TheHumbleEgg said:
Awwww, how lovely of you all to take the time to respond...genuinely, thank you, it is muchly appreciated.

I'm hoping to lose the feeling of self-blame that arrived via diagnosis - yes, I'm more rotund than I should be (always have been) but our diet as a family has always been healthy with, obv, occasional treats etc. And I don't drink either. And my initial thoughts were 'Bugger, that's not fair...'

But I guess there's no point dwelling on that really is there - it is here, it is part of me and one must crack on I guess...

I suspect it's a case of gradually learning eh...

Again, thank you.

x
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That's the right term, gradually learning. Remember this is a marathon, not a sprint. It will take time & you will learn a lot on this forum. It's been 2 years since I was diagnosed & I'm still learning.🙂
 
Welcome HumbleEgg- onwards and upwards (although obviously not your bg levels) 😛
 
Welcome Humble Egg, I think a lot of us were "more rotund" than we should have been. But I have found adopting the LCHF WOE has done wonders for my health and my excess lbs have melted away. Have a look in the food and carbs section for lots of tips.
 
Welcome Humble Egg. Sounds like you are making progress already. Reduce carbs always a good idea. Exercise always helps too. I had the self blame part initially too, but it has largely gone now Lots of friendly folk on here and plenty of safe advice too. Good luck on your journey!
 
Jeandp said:
Welcome Humble Egg, I think a lot of us were "more rotund" than we should have been. But I have found adopting the LCHF WOE has done wonders for my health and my excess lbs have melted away. Have a look in the food and carbs section for lots of tips.
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Can I ask what WOE is please :confused:
 
...so, here's where I'm a tad confused and a wee bit peeved.

The diabetic nurse at my practice last week said (during first consultation since the much delayed confirmation of D) that it's important to monitor your levels for the first few months to - she said - 'get a feel for it' etc. Yet the surgery - after I asked about a few months supply of lancets & strips - today send me the following in an email...

'Clinical Guidance recommends prescribing of testing strips for Diabetics who are insulin dependant only, therefore currently we would be unable to prescribe these to you...'

Boggling really. I mean, obviously, I'll buy some 'til I get a handle on my levels and what trips me up and so forth. But, frankly, it seems an odd stance given they expect you to 'monitor' eh....

:confused:
 
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