Barbara W - Type 2 just diagnosed

[Barbara W]

Hello Barbara. Is that your dog? I had one called Ben, had a gold carpet too...was supposed to be navy. I miss him.

Yes it is my dog, that's the trouble with pets they break your heart when u loose them.

 

[grovesy]

Yes it is my dog, that's the trouble with pets they break your heart when u loose them.

Don't they just we have recently said goodbye to our nearly 16 year old Labcross.

 

[Barbara W]

Don't they just we have recently said goodbye to our nearly 16 year old Labcross.

Sorry to hear that, you have your memories that you will treasure.

 

[Bubbsie]

What a beauty Harry is Yes a lot of confusion but I will get there I'm learning a lot on the forum already. Like you trying to exercise more so regularly walking every day and pushing myself a bit further each day. I've been looking at several book and in the process of ordering the Gretchen Becker book thinkt

Barbara...I meant confused...since I am a Barbara too...but...very logical thinking and fair point... wouldn't say confused when I was first diagnosed...absolutely lost...no idea how to approach my diabetes...for the first five or six weeks just took the pills...wandered around in a bit of a fog...then started reading...the Gretchen Booker was great for me...explained so much...and made me realise it is not entirely my fault I am diabetic...tricky finding your way around the forum initially...I have no doubt you will be navigating it in no time like a real pro...and you will get so much guidance & support...I have no idea if you are testing...taking medication...no need to answer if you'd prefer not to...not essential...but testing is a great way to see how different foods...and activity levels affect your blood glucose...and it's simple once you get started...Yes Harry is a fine looking boy...very strong...he drags me around the local park...I'm sure my arms are at least two inches since we began our walks...be good to about hear your progress...keep us updated.

 

[Bubbsie]

Don't they just we have recently said goodbye to our nearly 16 year old Labcross.

Sorry to hear that grovesy.

 

[Barbara W]

Barbara...I meant confused...since I am a Barbara too...but...very logical thinking and fair point... wouldn't say confused when I was first diagnosed...absolutely lost...no idea how to approach my diabetes...for the first five or six weeks just took the pills...wandered around in a bit of a fog...then started reading...the Gretchen Booker was great for me...explained so much...and made me realise it is not entirely my fault I am diabetic...tricky finding your way around the forum initially...I have no doubt you will be navigating it in no time like a real pro...and you will get so much guidance & support...I have no idea if you are testing...taking medication...no need to answer if you'd prefer not to...not essential...but testing is a great way to see how different foods...and activity levels affect your blood glucose...and it's simple once you get started...Yes Harry is a fine looking boy...very strong...he drags me around the local park...I'm sure my arms are at least two inches since we began our walks...be good to about hear your progress...keep us updated.

I take metformin ATM going back tomorrow to see doctor will go from there, further blood tests booked. Like you just thinking about it all at the moment will certainly by the Gretchen Becker book and go from there. HBA1C was 49 on fasting blood test that's why I've got to go back and do non fasting test. See what happens go from there. Haven't started testing myself yet not sure what I'm doing really lol. Enjoy your walks with Harry he's keeping you fit.

 

[grovesy]

Sorry to hear that grovesy.

Thank you.