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Blythespirit

Blythespirit

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Hello everyone. I'm Blythespirit and have just this minute joined the forum. I'm Type 2 and was diagnosed in November 203. I've kept pretty good control on Metformin and diet so far. However things seem to have gone a bit haywire recently and I have an appoinyment at the Hospital next Monday (28th March 2011) to be started in Insulin injections.

I'm sort of getting used to the idea now. It's a case of I feel so ill at the moment that I'd try anything. My last HbA1c was 12.1 and it seems to be getting worse as my average readings over the last coiple of weeks has been 23.5. :confused:

Must admit to still being very nervous so any tips/suggestions/questions I should ask would be very welcome indeed.

I'm not normally such a down on the mouth, I promise, and look forward to getting to know you all. I hope you're all having a good day! 🙂 XXXXXX
 
Hi Blythespirit. Welcome🙂

I don't really know enough about Type 2 to offer advice but I can assure you, you will get used to the injections. The needles are very fine and, as long as you prod it in a different place each time, you shouldn't find it a problem. :D

Rob
 
Hello Robster and thank you for the welcome and the prompt reply. Believe it or not it's not the needles that worry me. It's more getting the doses right and feeling a bit annoyed that I've got to go onto Insulin in the first place. I'm one of those boring people who like to know what they're doing and be in control of a situation.

I also lost my Mum and a very special friend to hard to control Type 2 in the las couple of years. I suppose it must play on my mind a bit too.

As you say though, I'm sure I'll be fine. The fear is often worse than the reality. Thanks again. XXXXX
 
Hi there Spirit and a warm welcome to the forum x
 
hi spirit, an welcome along to the forum
 
Hi Blythespirit, welcome to the forum 🙂 Will you be going on both slow-acting and fast-acting insulin do you know? Many T2s just go onto a slow-acting insulin like lantus or levemir initially, which means that getting the doses correct is less of a problem. However, if you are put on fast-acting as well then you'll need to learn how to 'carb-count' so you can match the insulin to the carbs in the food you eat. This can be a bit hit and miss at times, but you will develop a good 'feeling' for common meals you enjoy, meaning your dosing will become much more accurate with experience.

If you have any questions, please ask - nothing is considered 'silly', and just because you have been diagnosed for 1800 years (sorry! 😉) doesn't mean you are expected to know everything! 🙂
 
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Welcome to the forum Blythespirit.

I'm really sorry to hear about your Mum and friend.

As yet, I don't have any experience of insulin and so cannot really comment other than to say that there are many people here who do. You have come to a good place to get some of the info you need to help and reassure you.

Andy 🙂
 
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Blythespirit said:
Hello Robster and thank you for the welcome and the prompt reply. Believe it or not it's not the needles that worry me. It's more getting the doses right and feeling a bit annoyed that I've got to go onto Insulin in the first place. I'm one of those boring people who like to know what they're doing and be in control of a situation.
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That doesn't make you boring. It means you'll be able to take better care of yourself and understand what's happening. Many of us have gone mad trying to figure it all out at times 😱

I also lost my Mum and a very special friend to hard to control Type 2 in the las couple of years. I suppose it must play on my mind a bit too.
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Sorry to hear that. It's bound to be there at the back of your mind.

As you say though, I'm sure I'll be fine. The fear is often worse than the reality. Thanks again. XXXXX
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Doesn't stop any of us worrying though, sadly !🙄

Rob
 
Welcome to the forum 🙂
 
Blythespirit said:
Hello everyone. I'm Blythespirit and have just this minute joined the forum. I'm Type 2 and was diagnosed in November 203. I've kept pretty good control on Metformin and diet so far. However things seem to have gone a bit haywire recently and I have an appoinyment at the Hospital next Monday (28th March 2011) to be started in Insulin injections.

I'm sort of getting used to the idea now. It's a case of I feel so ill at the moment that I'd try anything. My last HbA1c was 12.1 and it seems to be getting worse as my average readings over the last coiple of weeks has been 23.5. :confused:

Must admit to still being very nervous so any tips/suggestions/questions I should ask would be very welcome indeed.

I'm not normally such a down on the mouth, I promise, and look forward to getting to know you all. I hope you're all having a good day! 🙂 XXXXXX
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What are you eating? Read this to see why I ask (click on it): Test, Review, Adjust

Just one word of caution. That method can work brilliantly, but as you are about to start insulin be aware that sudden changes from too many carbohydrates to too few can lead to changing your blood glucose levels from too high to too low. That is very unwise and can be dangerous.

Please proceed cautiously after discussing this method with your doctor. Test after eating and if the result is high review the meal. Make a small change to the menu at the next meal of the same type. Repeat the process at that meal and continue with small changes, without risking hypos, until you see good numbers.
 
Thank you all for your replies....and for picking me up on my typo! Makes me feel quite at home already! :D....should have read 2003 of course, they dodn't know about Diabetes in 203! 😱

I'm not sure if I'll be on one base injection or not. My BG is very high right now...hence the typo (well that's the excuse I'm using!). I asked to be refered to the hospital because my Practice Nurse isn't confident in anything but Basal Dose, by her own admission. Lovely girl but I know more than she does! Which isn't much. 🙄

I feel like I've been diagnosed all over again, and I'm trying to find out as much as I can before I go for my appointment. At least I'm not jumping mad and looking for someone to blame now, you'll all be pleased to know!

I'll probably be annoying you all with daft questions, but I will hae a read around the forum and try and find answers for myself too. As a member of other forums i know there's nothing more annoying than a steady influx of newbies all asking the same questions. XXXXXX
 
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What are you eating? Read this to see why I ask (click on it):


Hi Alan and thank you for your reply. I think we were posting at the same time and overlapped. I will go and have a read of your link when I've posted this, I just wanted to acknowledge it first.

You name the eating plan and I've tried it. I've cut down on carbs, increased fats, increased low fat dairy, cut out wheat altogether. I've tried 'grazing' food combining. All at different times. What I normally find is that each of these works for a while. When I cut out wheat I cut my HbA1c from 9.5 to 6.8 in 3 months. But, then it went back up again. Now it dosn't seem to matter what I eat as my readings bear no resemblance to what I've eaten....e.g. One boiled and and two Ryvita can sent it up 12 whole points, whilst a huge plate of pie, chips and beans ( for research only, I don't normally eat like that at all! 😱) hardly affected it at all...maybe an increase of 1.3.

As I said though, I'll now go and read the link you so kindly gave me and see if there's anything I've missed trying. Thank you again. XXXX
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Blythespirit said:
Alan S said:
What are you eating? Read this to see why I ask (click on it):


Hi Alan and thank you for your reply. I think we were posting at the same time and overlapped. I will go and have a read of your link when I've posted this, I just wanted to acknowledge it first.

You name the eating plan and I've tried it. I've cut down on carbs, increased fats, increased low fat dairy, cut out wheat altogether. I've tried 'grazing' food combining. All at different times. What I normally find is that each of these works for a while. When I cut out wheat I cut my HbA1c from 9.5 to 6.8 in 3 months. But, then it went back up again. Now it dosn't seem to matter what I eat as my readings bear no resemblance to what I've eaten....e.g. One boiled and and two Ryvita can sent it up 12 whole points, whilst a huge plate of pie, chips and beans ( for research only, I don't normally eat like that at all! 😱) hardly affected it at all...maybe an increase of 1.3.

As I said though, I'll now go and read the link you so kindly gave me and see if there's anything I've missed trying. Thank you again. XXXX
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When you read the link you'll realise I'm not talking about an eating plan as such. Instead, the plan is for systematic testing to modify your menu for better blood glucose levels. I'll be interested in your comments, but first try it for a couple of says. I think you will get some surprises, especially an hour after breakfast.

Note that was ONE hour, not two. That change will probably explain the lack of sense coming from your present tests. By two hours you could be coming down again or even suffering a reactive low.
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I'll probably be annoying you all with daft questions, but I will hae a read around the forum and try and find answers for myself too. As a member of other forums i know there's nothing more annoying than a steady influx of newbies all asking the same questions. XXXXXX
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Don't worry, there are no daft questions here.

And I think it's good to recycle questions anyway, it keeps things bubbling along and helps people who don't know how to search threads and posts properly (like me!).

Andy 🙂
 
Andy HB said:
Don't worry, there are no daft questions here.

And I think it's good to recycle questions anyway, it keeps things bubbling along and helps people who don't know how to search threads and posts properly (like me!).

Andy 🙂
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I think so too, as it gives people who are relatively new to the forum the opportunity to relate their own experiences, which can often bring something new. 🙂
 
Welcome to the forum Blythespirit 🙂 x
 
Alan S said:
Blythespirit said:
When you read the link you'll realise I'm not talking about an eating plan as such. Instead, the plan is for systematic testing to modify your menu for better blood glucose levels. I'll be interested in your comments, but first try it for a couple of says. I think you will get some surprises, especially an hour after breakfast.

Note that was ONE hour, not two. That change will probably explain the lack of sense coming from your present tests. By two hours you could be coming down again or even suffering a reactive low.
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Hi Alan,

I've read the link and saved it to my Favourites to refer back to. There are some interesting points in there which I am trying and have started today. I get your point about testing one hour after eating so I'm doing both one and two hour tests for a couple of days to see if there's any difference worth noting. I think I have been doing something similar for the last month or so. i.e seeing what happens with certain foods and trying to stick to the foods that don't push me up too high. That's why I cut wheat out a while ago, because my readings were highest after I ate it. It worked brilliantly for a while. Anyway, I'll let you know how I get on with it. Thanks again. XXXX

And thank you everyone else for your welcome. I'll ask away, no matter how daft or mundane the question. I get your point about repetition being a good thing. Take care everyone. XXXXX
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Blythespirit said:
Alan S said:
Hi Alan,

I've read the link and saved it to my Favourites to refer back to. There are some interesting points in there which I am trying and have started today. I get your point about testing one hour after eating so I'm doing both one and two hour tests for a couple of days to see if there's any difference worth noting. I think I have been doing something similar for the last month or so. i.e seeing what happens with certain foods and trying to stick to the foods that don't push me up too high. That's why I cut wheat out a while ago, because my readings were highest after I ate it. It worked brilliantly for a while. Anyway, I'll let you know how I get on with it. Thanks again. XXXX

And thank you everyone else for your welcome. I'll ask away, no matter how daft or mundane the question. I get your point about repetition being a good thing. Take care everyone. XXXXX
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Keep in touch. I'll be very interested in your progress.
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