Hi, just been informed yesterday that bloods have come back with the result of having diabetes, not too surprised, but still a shock to my system. trying to get it into my head of the changes i Have to make. bloods came back with a reading of 91 so quite high. so now a bit of hard work on my part is needed to get this down bit by bit rather than go at it like a bull in a china shop. loads of reading up whats bad and whats go for us ect.. trying to take this as a positive move to change my life style rather than a downfall. although i suffer from PTSD and COPD its one more challange for my head to get round.
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Hi,
And welcome to the forum.
Yeah it’s a bit of a shock getting the diagnosis but you’re off to a good start by joining us here as it’s an invaluable resource of information and support.
Your HbA1C of 91 is high but it’s not so high that you can’t turn this around and make sure you control your diabetes rather than have it control you.
So how did you come to be diagnosed? Did you have symptoms which led to the tests being done or was it just picked up on a random blood test?
Has the GP given you any advice or guidance about what’s going to happen next with appointments and screenings etc or have they left you in the dark?
And any questions then don’t hesitate to post them in the forum and someone will be able to help.
It's doable!
First steps are keeping a totally honest food diary for a few weeks. Particularly look out for portion control and your carbohydrate intake as these are breaking down into sugars in your system. Also get a Blood Glucose Tester and test your levels - Waking (Fasting), before meals, 2 hours after meals and bedtime initially and see what meals correspond to spikes in your sugars (3mmol or more) post-prandially. From there you will begin to see what your individual nemeses are and act accordingly.
Drop too quickly and you give yourself eye issues on top of everything else.
There are loads of super supportive people here with a wealth of experience who can provide a shoulder, advice and practical experience.
2 months in and still learning. I was yesterday years old and discovered I consume 20-30g carbs of milk in my tea on cold days.
First steps are keeping a totally honest food diary for a few weeks. Particularly look out for portion control and your carbohydrate intake as these are breaking down into sugars in your system. Also get a Blood Glucose Tester and test your levels - Waking (Fasting), before meals, 2 hours after meals and bedtime initially and see what meals correspond to spikes in your sugars (3mmol or more) post-prandially. From there you will begin to see what your individual nemeses are and act accordingly.
Drop too quickly and you give yourself eye issues on top of everything else.
There are loads of super supportive people here with a wealth of experience who can provide a shoulder, advice and practical experience.
2 months in and still learning. I was yesterday years old and discovered I consume 20-30g carbs of milk in my tea on cold days.
I was drinking like a fish, god awful thirst all the time no matter what or how much i drunk it left me with a dry mouth, and sleeping i got so tired through the day i just needed to go nap on the bed. so i took the first steps of going in for a blood test to the doctors knowing there is a good chance of me having or getting diabetes. when the call came back it was comfirmed, by some doctors nurse, she was not whole Hartley helpfull and just mad me an oppointment with someone at the doctors next week to go over it with me, she has placed me full wack on tablets rather than what ive read to go bit by bit with the Metformin.
just had chemist to drop some tablets off that i was un wear of having to take colecalciferol vitamin D says ive got to take 2 capsules a week for 7 weeks, do i take two at the same time or one on different days? thats one thing i get confused about is tablet instructions i get mad when its not written in plain English with more clearer instructions
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She’s likely made you an appointment with the diabetes nurse at your practice and that’s a good thing. The nurse effectively becomes your primary contact for all things diabetes related with the GP overseeing them.
What dose of metformin has she started you on and how are you finding it so far?
What dose of metformin has she started you on and how are you finding it so far?
here is the thing she has put me on 500mg 3 times a day, but just picked them up today and not taken any yet, as NHS says if you have any kidney/liver issues do not take them. i have a fatty liver, NHS say if you have any breathing problems or issues dont take them, i have COPD. so yes im worrid to take anything as yet untill i see the nurse next week.
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If you’re really worried then call the surgery back today and ask them the question.
However doctors usually give sage advice and are aware of your complete medical history so I’d always suggest following their advice.
Maybe call the DUK support line for advice.
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Welcome to the forum @Russ0113
Sorry to hear what a difficult and confusing time you are having, but well done for your great attitude and desire to tackle your diabetes and turn things around.
And you are right - when it comes to managing your diabetes, it’s best to make changes to your menu and activity levels gradually. Partly because they need to be sustainable long term, but also because very rapid and sudden changes to blood glucose levels are harder on the fine blood vessels, and changing things more gently will give your body time to adapt.
Many new members find it can be really helpful to keep a food diary for a week or two. Be brutally honest! Note down everything you eat and drink. It can be especially helpful to estimate the amount of carbohydrate in the meals and snacks to give you an idea of which foods are the main sources of carbs in your menu.
I wonder if it might be helpful for you to call the Diabetes UK helpline on 0345 123 2399 (office hours Mon-Fri) to chat through some of your uncertainties and questions?
Sorry to hear what a difficult and confusing time you are having, but well done for your great attitude and desire to tackle your diabetes and turn things around.
And you are right - when it comes to managing your diabetes, it’s best to make changes to your menu and activity levels gradually. Partly because they need to be sustainable long term, but also because very rapid and sudden changes to blood glucose levels are harder on the fine blood vessels, and changing things more gently will give your body time to adapt.
Many new members find it can be really helpful to keep a food diary for a week or two. Be brutally honest! Note down everything you eat and drink. It can be especially helpful to estimate the amount of carbohydrate in the meals and snacks to give you an idea of which foods are the main sources of carbs in your menu.
I wonder if it might be helpful for you to call the Diabetes UK helpline on 0345 123 2399 (office hours Mon-Fri) to chat through some of your uncertainties and questions?
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