Hello There!

[Rayofsunshine]

Hi! I am a new mommy who has recently be diagnosed with Diabetes.

It’s been rough lately, I feel like I can’t explain myself and my feelings to my hubby, he just doesn’t understand, he is an amazing hubby but has always been slim and fit.

Juggling being a new mom, a new diabetic and all of the guilt that I feel for not being able to control my sugars and being terrified I won’t be able to see my new bundle of joy grow up and get married.

Anyways, if there is anyone who just wants to chat, hello!

 

[harbottle]

No need to feel guilty, and the condition is treatable and controllable - whether with diet or medication.

Congratulations on the new arrival!

What was your hba1c? Have you been given any medication or lifestyle advice?

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum @Rayofsunshine

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. But glad you have found us!

Having a new baby can be an exhausting(!) and overwhelming time, and a new diagnosis with diabetes can add a lot of extra emotions into the mix, so be kind to yourself.

I know it’s easier said than done, but try not to take on the stigma and blame that surrounds T2 diabetes. You didn’t set out to deliberately make yourself unwell, and many people who live with overweight don’t develop diabetes, so it’s simply not as simple as A plus B equals C. There are all sorts of genetic components, and variabilities that can be at play. And a bunch of people will go on to develop T2 despite their best efforts.

The really important thing is not to carry the unhelpful guilt that the media and society so freely heap around, but to recognise that what really matters is what you do next. Diabetes is a serious condition, but it’s also one that can usually be managed well with a few changes and adaptations - it’s something that you can learn to live well with, and it shouldn’t stop you doing things you enjoy. In fact, many people on the forum later reflect that their diagnosis became a sort of catalyst which prompted them to make positive changes towards a healthier and more active life. They find that the changes they make following their diagnosis mean they feel fitter and healthier than they have in years!

 

[Jessica DUK]

Hi @Rayofsunshine and welcome to the forum.

Firstly a big congratulations on being a new mother! We appreciate it must be a very busy time for you with the little one.

As has been said above, many factors can contribute to developing diabetes beyond food and exercise. This can include genetics, certain medications, stress, and many more. Our page on "diabetes and your emotions" may be helpful for you if you are feeling guilty and overwhelmed: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/guide-to-diabetes/emotions. This type of diagnosis also understandably takes some time to adjust to, and it might take time to find the best ways to control your blood sugar levels.

If you are interested in further support, depending on your area, we have local support groups to meet with others affected by or living with diabetes. You can find your closest one on our website here: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/how_we_help/local_support_groups

Please continue to reach out if you need any advice or support 🙂

 

[Leadinglights]

You will have your hands full with a new baby so you may find this link to a low carb approach which uses real food so might be more suitable for family meals so you are not cooking multiple meals. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
Low carb is suggested as being no more than 130g carbs not just sugar per day it is not NO carbs.