A newbie.

[Shirley Cooper3791]

Hi everyone. Yesterday I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes I 've been put on meds which will increase to about 4 a day. I hope to make new friends and will probably ask stupid questions but I'm blonde lol. Still think it's not sunk in yet. But look forward to hearing how everyone gets on.
Shirley3791

 

[James 048]

Hi everyone. Yesterday I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes I 've been put on meds which will increase to about 4 a day. I hope to make new friends and will probably ask stupid questions but I'm blonde lol. Still think it's not sunk in yet. But look forward to hearing how everyone gets on.
Shirley3791

Hi Shirley
Warm welcome to the forum .
You have come to a great place for information and support . I have only been a member sense October 2016 and gained so much from the members and advice in posts to help me get over the initial shock and also learn to control diabetes.

 

[Ljc]

Hi Shirley, Welcome .
Knowledge is power so ask away. We're probably going to give you a few supprises along the way on what and what not to eat.
I'm guessing you have been put on Metformin, how are you getting on with it.
How did you come to be diagnosed.

 

[grovesy]

Welcome.

 

[Steff]

Hi shirley
Welcome to the forum

 

[Bubbsie]

Hi everyone. Yesterday I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes I 've been put on meds which will increase to about 4 a day. I hope to make new friends and will probably ask stupid questions but I'm blonde lol. Still think it's not sunk in yet. But look forward to hearing how everyone gets on.
Shirley3791

Hi everyone. Yesterday I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes I 've been put on meds which will increase to about 4 a day. I hope to make new friends and will probably ask stupid questions but I'm blonde lol. Still think it's not sunk in yet. But look forward to hearing how everyone gets on.
Shirley3791

Hi Shirley...ask away...assuming the medication you mention is Metformin?...since it's usual for that to be increased gradually over time...yep...many of us here will relate to that feeling of it 'not sinking in'...stunned me initially!...but once you can get your head around that concept...things do and can get better (really)...I am a relative newbie...been diagnosed for nine months...likely had it long before that...it is early days for you...have you had any thoughts how you want/are going to manage/control your condition...diet...exercise...lots of things to think about in the coming days...you will get support...advice...and tips on how others manage here...probably differing opinions too...it all helps...once you've come to terms with the diagnosis...you can select whatever advice you find helpful/useful...can be difficult to adjust at first...involve a complete change of lifestyle...but the benefits are so worth it...can't say I have ever met anyone who welcomed their diagnosis (DX)...but...for me there have been many positive aspects...never thought I would say that at the start...I feel better than I have for years...more active (nothing too drastic...just walking)...lost weight...taking care of myself for the first time in years...enough...time for me to stop...give others a chance to respond...ask what you need to...nothing is considered trivial...or silly...advice here is given freely...without judgement or disapproval (even to blondes)...be interested to hear your progress...good luck...and welcome.

 

[Shirley Cooper3791]

Hi Shirley
Warm welcome to the forum .
You have come to a great place for information and support . I have only been a member sense October 2016 and gained so much from the members and advice in posts to help me get over the initial shock and also learn to control diabetes.

Thank you James 048

 

[Shirley Cooper3791]

Hi Shirley...ask away...assuming the medication you mention is Metformin?...since it's usual for that to be increased gradually over time...yep...many of us here will relate to that feeling of it 'not sinking in'...stunned me initially!...but once you can get your head around that concept...things do and can get better (really)...I am a relative newbie...been diagnosed for nine months...likely had it long before that...it is early days for you...have you had any thoughts how you want/are going to manage/control your condition...diet...exercise...lots of things to think about in the coming days...you will get support...advice...and tips on how others manage here...probably differing opinions too...it all helps...once you've come to terms with the diagnosis...you can select whatever advice you find helpful/useful...can be difficult to adjust at first...involve a complete change of lifestyle...but the benefits are so worth it...can't say I have ever met anyone who welcomed their diagnosis (DX)...but...for me there have been many positive aspects...never thought I would say that at the start...I feel better than I have for years...more active (nothing too drastic...just walking)...lost weight...taking care of myself for the first time in years...enough...time for me to stop...give others a chance to respond...ask what you need to...nothing is considered trivial...or silly...advice here is given freely...without judgement or disapproval (even to blondes)...be interested to hear your progress...good luck...and welcome.

 

[Shirley Cooper3791]

Hi thank you.. 5 yrs ago a had a brain hemorrhage which left me with right sided weakness and left me with other problems I.e I get a lot of pain and spasm s I lost all my feeing down my right side I was 37.I suffer from anxiety issues anownd have limited mobility aswell i m on a lot of tablets just for that and now being put on metformin the doc said it wil probably be put up to about 4 a day . i can accept the lifestyle change but still so unsure what amount of good sugars a day is obviously low. I'm going to go and get a diary today and write what I'm eating to show the nurse. I like yogurt can anyone recommend a low sugar one a part from natural or Greek. Thank u.

 

[Shirley Cooper3791]

Hi Shirley, Welcome .
Knowledge is power so ask away. We're probably going to give you a few supprises along the way on what and what not to eat.
I'm guessing you have been put on Metformin, how are you getting on with it.
How did you come to be diagnosed.

 

[Bubbsie]

Hi thank you.. 5 yrs ago a had a brain hemorrhage which left me with right sided weakness and left me with other problems I.e I get a lot of pain and spasm s I lost all my feeing down my right side I was 37.I suffer from anxiety issues anownd have limited mobility aswell i m on a lot of tablets just for that and now being put on metformin the doc said it wil probably be put up to about 4 a day . i can accept the lifestyle change but still so unsure what amount of good sugars a day is obviously low. I'm going to go and get a diary today and write what I'm eating to show the nurse. I like yogurt can anyone recommend a low sugar one a part from natural or Greek. Thank u.

Shirley...diet is very much an individual thing with diabetes...some here prefer a high fat low carb diet...others a more balanced diet...many of us find food which others tolerate (ie does not raise the BG) reasonably well does not suit all of us...as type 2 diabetics one way to be sure of knowing how you BG reacts to different foods is to test your blood before eating...then two hours after eating...this will show you how your BG reacts to what you are consuming. ..you clearly have other health issues to manage...so I hate to add something else to the mix...but...it might be something you could consider...it was a great help to me...most health care professionals do not encourage type 2's to test...rarely supply us with meters/testing strips...so we self fund...that is something you can discuss with your DSN when you see her...difficult to be active with limited mobility...no doubt there will be others who can advise on some form of exercise you may be able to do...the NICE guidelines for BG levels are below:

Non-diabetic* 4.0 to 5.9 mmol/L under 7.8 mmol/L
Type 2 diabetes 4 to 7 mmol/L under 8.5 mmol/L
Type 1 diabetes 5 to 7 mmol/L 4 to 7 mmol/L 5 to 9 mmol/L
Children w/ type 1 diabetes 4 to 7 mmol/L 4 to 7 mmol/L 5 to 9 mmol/L

As I said earlier it is very early days for you...and as you no doubt know diabetes is a life long condition...so there's no need to rush...take your time...find a regime suitable for you...that way it's likely to be more sustainable...the NICE guidelines are a good target to aim for...but at your own PACE.

 

[Northerner]

Hi everyone. Yesterday I was diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes I 've been put on meds which will increase to about 4 a day. I hope to make new friends and will probably ask stupid questions but I'm blonde lol. Still think it's not sunk in yet. But look forward to hearing how everyone gets on.
Shirley3791

Hi Shirley, welcome to the forum 🙂 Sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but the good news is that it is manageable and does not need to stop you doing anything - getting to grips with it usually results in people feeling much happier and healthier (true! 🙂)

I'd suggest starting off by reading Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter, and would also recommend getting a copy of the excellent Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker. Settle back and have a read, and try not to get overwhelmed - there's an awful lot of information and misinformation about diabetes and it can become very confusing very quickly. If there is something you are not sure of or don't quite understand, just ask here and we'll try and clarify things for you 🙂 Diabetes can affect people in very different ways, so there is no 'one-size-fits-all' solution, but we can help you to find the way that works best for you 🙂

 

[Stitch147]

Hi Shirley and welcome to the forum.

 

[Shirley Cooper3791]

Hi I'd been getting a lot of stomach pain and urine infections. I suffered a brain hemorrhage 5 yrs ago so I 've loads of issues and I had and appointment with the stroke rehab and brought a urine sample and he said their was a lot of sugar in my urine so they did a pin test and that was high so he wrote to my go to do a fasting blood test a

Shirley...diet is very much an individual thing with diabetes...some here prefer a high fat low carb diet...others a more balanced diet...many of us find food which others tolerate (ie does not raise the BG) reasonably well does not suit all of us...as type 2 diabetics one way to be sure of knowing how you BG reacts to different foods is to test your blood before eating...then two hours after eating...this will show you how your BG reacts to what you are consuming. ..you clearly have other health issues to manage...so I hate to add something else to the mix...but...it might be something you could consider...it was a great help to me...most health care professionals do not encourage type 2's to test...rarely supply us with meters/testing strips...so we self fund...that is something you can discuss with your DSN when you see her...difficult to be active with limited mobility...no doubt there will be others who can advise on some form of exercise you may be able to do...the NICE guidelines for BG levels are below:

Non-diabetic* 4.0 to 5.9 mmol/L under 7.8 mmol/L
Type 2 diabetes 4 to 7 mmol/L under 8.5 mmol/L
Type 1 diabetes 5 to 7 mmol/L 4 to 7 mmol/L 5 to 9 mmol/L
Children w/ type 1 diabetes 4 to 7 mmol/L 4 to 7 mmol/L 5 to 9 mmol/L

As I said earlier it is very early days for you...and as you no doubt know diabetes is a life long condition...so there's no need to rush...take your time...find a regime suitable for you...that way it's likely to be more sustainable...the NICE guidelines are a good target to aim for...but at your own PACE.

 

[Shirley Cooper3791]

Thanks everyone for yr advice. X

 

[Lindarose]

Hi Shirley and welcome to our forum. There's always someone here to help if you're unsure on anything. 🙂

 

[Ljc]

Hi Shirley. It's a great idea to keep a food diary for a while.
Try not to be overwhelmed by this diagnosis, it is manageable, honest.

 

[weecee]

Welcome Shirley. This forum will be a mine of information for you. There are no silly questions as we are all dealing with the same thing, so read and learn from everyone's experiences. Testing yourself with different types foods will teach you about your own body and what spikes it (or not). Some of us handle some foods ( e.g. porridge) better then others. Trial and error is the only way. Good luck

 

[Lucy Honeychurch]

Hello and welcome 🙂

 

[Ralph-YK]

Welcome Shirley from a fellow T2