20 weeks in

[sarahb83]

So I’m now 20 weeks since diagnosis and still feel weird both like I was diagnosed yesterday and like I’ve been a diabetic for a lifetime! My only other medical condition is depression which initially at diagnosis spiralled but now although a constant battle is in better place. My dad is also a type 2 diabetic diagnosed at the age of 45 at diagnosis he wasn’t overweight and still isn’t he is still managed by tablets as he has been for the past 20 years. However I’m only 38 and was extremely overweight, my exercise level was non existent and my diet was very poor I’ve never been a big eater most of the day eating nothing until my husband came home from work occasionally had an evening meal with him but usually just binged on sugar at night mainly chocolate or biscuits or cake. By contrast my 3 children all had an excellent diet and all exercise regularly 10, 14 and 18. My 18 year old has global developmental delay and dyspraxia and caring for him has been very rewarding but extremely challenging and difficult as it continues to be. I know that all our lives are different and I know understand that whatever type of diabetes you have we all mange things differently. I am extremely fortunate to have the most supportive husband in the world and the best mam and dad I could wish for, my diabetic nurse and gp have been absolutely excellent with me I have a very close relationship with my diabetic nurse as I went to school with her daughter and she knows me very well, she is the one who so far has got me through the self loathing and dispair she just told me to lose weight and watch my carb intake. I’m now 4 and a half stone lighter than at diagnosis still have another 2 and a half stone to lose so still working on it but 20 weeks down the line I finally feel a bit more positive much to my husbands almighty relief. Apart from the weight loss the exercise is probably the most positive thing I feel, it’s not just making me fitter and aiding the weight loss but it’s improving my depression which is huge for me. At diagnosis my hba1c was 89 at the end of November when it was repeated it was 45 and due to be checked again end of feb. Also just want to say hi to other newbies and people in my position as I find it really helpful to read other peoples stories it’s also been part of what is helping me through x todays 4 mile walk in the stunning Northumbrian countryside with buddy and bracken

 

[harbottle]

Well done on the progress! Similar numbers to my own experience.

 

[Windy]

You've done really well @sarahb83 - I'm proud of you to address it and make such positive steps.

Please give belly rubs to Buddy and Bracken!

 

[Mrs Mimoo]

you have done so well. I am now 10kg down and probably 10 to go - then i'll be what I weighed in my early 30s. Keep going!

 

[Spangle0581]

So I’m now 20 weeks since diagnosis and still feel weird both like I was diagnosed yesterday and like I’ve been a diabetic for a lifetime! My only other medical condition is depression which initially at diagnosis spiralled but now although a constant battle is in better place. My dad is also a type 2 diabetic diagnosed at the age of 45 at diagnosis he wasn’t overweight and still isn’t he is still managed by tablets as he has been for the past 20 years. However I’m only 38 and was extremely overweight, my exercise level was non existent and my diet was very poor I’ve never been a big eater most of the day eating nothing until my husband came home from work occasionally had an evening meal with him but usually just binged on sugar at night mainly chocolate or biscuits or cake. By contrast my 3 children all had an excellent diet and all exercise regularly 10, 14 and 18. My 18 year old has global developmental delay and dyspraxia and caring for him has been very rewarding but extremely challenging and difficult as it continues to be. I know that all our lives are different and I know understand that whatever type of diabetes you have we all mange things differently. I am extremely fortunate to have the most supportive husband in the world and the best mam and dad I could wish for, my diabetic nurse and gp have been absolutely excellent with me I have a very close relationship with my diabetic nurse as I went to school with her daughter and she knows me very well, she is the one who so far has got me through the self loathing and dispair she just told me to lose weight and watch my carb intake. I’m now 4 and a half stone lighter than at diagnosis still have another 2 and a half stone to lose so still working on it but 20 weeks down the line I finally feel a bit more positive much to my husbands almighty relief. Apart from the weight loss the exercise is probably the most positive thing I feel, it’s not just making me fitter and aiding the weight loss but it’s improving my depression which is huge for me. At diagnosis my hba1c was 89 at the end of November when it was repeated it was 45 and due to be checked again end of feb. Also just want to say hi to other newbies and people in my position as I find it really helpful to read other peoples stories it’s also been part of what is helping me through x todays 4 mile walk in the stunning Northumbrian countryside with buddy and bracken

Well done Sarah - such an achievement - great countryside to x

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Thanks so much for sharing your story @sarahb83

And huge congratulations on the weight loss and reduction in HbA1c. Brilliant to hear that you have such good support around you, and that it has helped with improving your depression too.

I completely get what you mean about it feeling ‘only just’ and ‘forever’ at the same time. I think many big life changes can feel like that!

Hope things continue to improve for you, and that in a strange way your diabetes diagnosis ends up being a really positive turning point for you! 🙂