Help! Depression, diabetes high glucose.

Barloon

Barloon

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Hello, sorry to bother. But I'm starting to become afraid. I am alone. And with my depression it is always been very hard to do things in my own interest. My glucose has. Been high for three years. My doctor did not tell me about the swelling eye. The double vision. The long but constant pain in my left arm. When I read about kidney failure, I became very afraid. I shown no indications but I want to eat properly, but with my depression I cannot cook. Are there things I can make in the micro wave? And also things that don't require cooking. I eat almonds and drink a lot of water. Yesterday I started with six point five and it went up to 12.4. I understand if people are too busy. Once again I'm sorry to bother you, but I'm afraid.
 
Welcome to the forum
It will be hard for people to share ideas / experience / strategies with you without knowing what your last HbA1c result was, and whether or not you are taking diabetes meds.
If you feel able to share that information it would help.
edit: ah I see you mentioned a 6.5 rising to 12.4 - are you on meds?
 
Well done for reaching out.

Yes please give us more details, what your hba1c is and if you’re on any meds.

Low carb low effort eating can be cooked meats, cheese, salads. Microwave veg like frozen cauliflower rice or other prepared veg. You can get whole cooked chickens or chicken pieces in supermarkets (this is usually cheaper per 100g than sliced meat). Things like meat curries can be lower carb (the sauces can be quite carbs though so read labels). Eat with poppadoms or cauliflower rice. Other ready meals that don’t come with potato, rice or pasta. Things like guacamole are low carb so you can have that with meat or cheese and salad and you don’t then run the roulette of whether your avocado is under ripe or over ripe. Boil up half a dozen eggs and snack on them. Or use an omelette as a wrap.

Do talk to your GP about both your depression and your other symptoms if you can. Not everything is diabetes related.
 
Firstly @Barloon welcome to the forum and secondly it's no bother at all, that is why this forum exists.
As others have said, just give us a little more information and someone will come along and offer some comfort and help.

Take care
Alan 😉
 
By picking and choosing better options of Sliming World or Weight Watchers meals and bulking out with salad or veg could be a good option as they are microwavable.
 
Barloon said:
Hello, sorry to bother. But I'm starting to become afraid. I am alone. And with my depression it is always been very hard to do things in my own interest. My glucose has. Been high for three years. My doctor did not tell me about the swelling eye. The double vision. The long but constant pain in my left arm. When I read about kidney failure, I became very afraid. I shown no indications but I want to eat properly, but with my depression I cannot cook. Are there things I can make in the micro wave? And also things that don't require cooking. I eat almonds and drink a lot of water. Yesterday I started with six point five and it went up to 12.4. I understand if people are too busy. Once again I'm sorry to bother you, but I'm afraid.
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Hello. Welcome to the forum. Please don't feel you are bothering us by posting here. The forum exists so that people with diabetes / people at risk of diabetes / people who are supporting someone with diabetes can share experiences and seek support.

Drinking water is a good place to start. I know that I find managing my diabetes harder when I am dehydrated (and I'm bad at drinking enough).

If you're going from 6.5 to 12.4, something is making your blood sugars rise. Apart from knowing what to eat, we diabetics also need to know what not to eat too so you need to know what that was so you can change it.

There are lots of things you can do in a microwave - I've even been known to do a poached egg in there! (although you have to be careful they don't explode). It occurred to me to wonder whether you'd considered an air fryer. I got mine delivered to me so I didn't have to go out shopping. It's as easy as a microwave in terms of pressing buttons but is a lot more versatile as you can throw meat, fish, veg in there and just cook them quickly. I wondered if that was something you could/would consider with your depression?
 
Another thing would be a slow cooker where you can just throw everything in, preprepared veg plus meat and plug in and leave it to get on on its own.
 
Barloon said:
Hello, sorry to bother. But I'm starting to become afraid. I am alone. And with my depression it is always been very hard to do things in my own interest. My glucose has. Been high for three years. My doctor did not tell me about the swelling eye. The double vision. The long but constant pain in my left arm. When I read about kidney failure, I became very afraid. I shown no indications but I want to eat properly, but with my depression I cannot cook. Are there things I can make in the micro wave? And also things that don't require cooking. I eat almonds and drink a lot of water. Yesterday I started with six point five and it went up to 12.4. I understand if people are too busy. Once again I'm sorry to bother you, but I'm afraid.
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Hello & welcome. High BGs can affect your mood, which could in turn cause depression. You ain’t a “bother.” There is so much negativity on the net based on outdated outcomes, it can be daunting? I’m not certain what budget or financial circumstances you have. But an air fryer can do some great meats & stuff like salmon? There can be certain settings on an air fryer for certain foods. Pull out the tray & check on progress while it cooks.(I ain’t no “Fanny Cradock” myself.) I can handle a grill or hob. Ovens are the mouth of hell for me. No need to be afraid. Ask the questions. What do you like to eat? There maybe a solution for you?
 
Thank you all for your interest I don't know if I shouldn't reply to each. I take sitagliptin and jardiance daily. I don't know what an HbA1c is. Is that on the Drs report after blood tests? I like the suggestions but some are beyond my functionally. I have things to cook eggs in the micro, I should start to get the premade salads from supermarket. I have frozen avocado's. I have an air fryer but don't wash it. The food tasted fine but I have anxiety about if that affects glucose. Today after 8 months I had my car towed to a garage. Maybe, maybe I can shop myself. I have been using a shopping service. I tend to ramble. Thank you so incredibly much.
 
Barloon said:
Thank you all for your interest I don't know if I shouldn't reply to each. I take sitagliptin and jardiance daily. I don't know what an HbA1c is. Is that on the Drs report after blood tests? I like the suggestions but some are beyond my functionally. I have things to cook eggs in the micro, I should start to get the premade salads from supermarket. I have frozen avocado's. I have an air fryer but don't wash it. The food tasted fine but I have anxiety about if that affects glucose. Today after 8 months I had my car towed to a garage. Maybe, maybe I can shop myself. I have been using a shopping service. I tend to ramble. Thank you so incredibly much.
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You can get liners for the air fryer which are easy to wash rather than having to wash the whole thing.
An HbA1C is a test that would be done by the GP to diagnose diabetes and to decide what medication would be needed depending on how high the result is, and monitor on going to see if the treatment is working. Your must have been quite high to be prescribed the medication you are on.
There are plenty foods you can buy which don't need cooking, cooked meats, coleslaw, cheese, tinned tuna or mackerel, yoghurt which you can have with fresh or frozen berries. High protein yoghurt or Kvarg deserts are low carb.
 
Barloon said:
Thank you all for your interest I don't know if I shouldn't reply to each. I take sitagliptin and jardiance daily. I don't know what an HbA1c is. Is that on the Drs report after blood tests? I like the suggestions but some are beyond my functionally. I have things to cook eggs in the micro, I should start to get the premade salads from supermarket. I have frozen avocado's. I have an air fryer but don't wash it. The food tasted fine but I have anxiety about if that affects glucose. Today after 8 months I had my car towed to a garage. Maybe, maybe I can shop myself. I have been using a shopping service. I tend to ramble. Thank you so incredibly much.
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No need to respond to each response. Your presence is enough. Loosing an “injured car” is painful & costly. Owning a car is also not a “sin.” It takes time of a working day for starters, where public transport can be dire. lol, please wash the air fryer. It seriously needs it after each cook. It’s fantastic you have one though. Don’t apologise for yourself.
 
Leadinglights said:
You can get liners for the air fryer which are easy to wash rather than having to wash the whole thing.
An HbA1C is a test that would be done by the GP to diagnose diabetes and to decide what medication would be needed depending on how high the result is, and monitor on going to see if the treatment is working. Your must have been quite high to be prescribed the medication you are on.
There are plenty foods you can buy which don't need cooking, cooked meats, coleslaw, cheese, tinned tuna or mackerel, yoghurt which you can have with fresh or frozen berries. High protein yoghurt or Kvarg deserts are low carb.
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Yes there are rubber heat proof liners? Turn inside out & clean over. Drip catchers. Not being contraire. Prefer a “pot” in the washing up bowl? 🙂
 
Hi @Barloon and welcome to the forum.

As many have said, don't feel at all like a bother - that's what this space is for: asking questions, getting support, sharing the good, the bad and the ugly, and whatever else folk might find it useful for.
I understand that food prep can be a huge challenge in your circumstances, so do have a think about what some users have shared and see what's viable in your circumstances. Start somewhere, even if it's a small change. Are there any foods that you specifically like?
And as Leadinglights and Satan's little helper have mentioned - liners are a saver for the airfryer. Rubber ones or simply cooking paper type ones - see what you can get your hands on online and give them a go. Makes cleaning much easier and will also open up more doors in terms of what you can make.
 
Hello @Barloon and welcome to the forum. A lot of the people here live with other medical conditions, including depression, as well as having diabetes. So don't feel that you are alone trying to get your head around what to do for the best. There is a huge amount of experience to draw on. People here are very supportive and happy to give you information and suggestions to help you manage your diabetes in the best way that works for you. Feel free to ask any questions, share your successes and vent if you need to.
 
Satan’s little helper said:
Hello & welcome. High BGs can affect your mood, which could in turn cause depression. You ain’t a “bother.” There is so much negativity on the net based on outdated outcomes, it can be daunting? I’m not certain what budget or financial circumstances you have. But an air fryer can do some great meats & stuff like salmon? There can be certain settings on an air fryer for certain foods. Pull out the tray & check on progress while it cooks.(I ain’t no “Fanny Cradock” myself.) I can handle a grill or hob. Ovens are the mouth of hell for me. No need to be afraid. Ask the questions. What do you like to eat? There maybe a solution for you?
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I have had depression since I was a child. Along with plenty of stress. I have a diagnosis. I read Stress contribute to high glucose. I would eat the same thing every day if it lowered things. I have to think about what I like to eat because for a long time I have hated the chore of eating. I would be lying down hungry but unable to do something about it. Until estate is settled I don't have lots of of money but I can afford things. I am lucky in my that sense. My worry about bothering people was before the internet. I also worry people will be be mad at me, yet I am not afraid of conflict to stand up for what's right. I worry about the good people like you yourself.
 
Barloon said:
Hello, sorry to bother. But I'm starting to become afraid. I am alone. And with my depression it is always been very hard to do things in my own interest. My glucose has. Been high for three years. My doctor did not tell me about the swelling eye. The double vision. The long but constant pain in my left arm. When I read about kidney failure, I became very afraid. I shown no indications but I want to eat properly, but with my depression I cannot cook. Are there things I can make in the micro wave? And also things that don't require cooking. I eat almonds and drink a lot of water. Yesterday I started with six point five and it went up to 12.4. I understand if people are too busy. Once again I'm sorry to bother you, but I'm
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Barloon said:
I have had depression since I was a child. Along with plenty of stress. I have a diagnosis. I read Stress contribute to high glucose. I would eat the same thing every day if it lowered things. I have to think about what I like to eat because for a long time I have hated the chore of eating. I would be lying down hungry but unable to do something about it. Until estate is settled I don't have lots of of money but I can afford things. I am lucky in my that sense. My worry about bothering people was before the internet. I also worry people will be be mad at me, yet I am not afraid of conflict to stand up for what's right. I worry about the good people like you yourself.
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Satan’s little helper said:
No need to respond to each response. Your presence is enough. Loosing an “injured car” is painful & costly. Owning a car is also not a “sin.” It takes time of a working day for starters, where public transport can be dire. lol, please wash the air fryer. It seriously needs it after each cook. It’s fantastic you have one though. Don’t apologise for yourself.
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Apologizing is a way of life but will try to stop here. Never thought car was a sin. Because of estate I don't have to work. I am lucky in that. Grew up in the former family business we owned a few funeral homes then sold them not rich but doing okay so there are always cars around as a child I would very occasionally get in the back of the hearse and my father would drive around. Cleaning near fryer will take what I call a bubble of initiative and in this case a very big one thanks again
 
Sorry to hear you have been dealing with depression for such a long time. I hope you are getting professional support. Stress can affect blood glucose. Recognising that means you can take steps to reduce it
There are already many good suggestions on this post about different foods to try so you have plenty of options. Having a variety of food is good for your physical and mental health. Wishing you all the best in your journey to better health.
 
Hi I’m new to type 1 diabetes, just joined this forum and everyone is absolutely brilliant with tips and advice. Like you I suffer with anxiety and depression, hospital did tell me anxiety can make your glucose high. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, they are all here to help
 
Barloon said:
I have had depression since I was a child. Along with plenty of stress. I have a diagnosis. I read Stress contribute to high glucose. I would eat the same thing every day if it lowered things. I have to think about what I like to eat because for a long time I have hated the chore of eating. I would be lying down hungry but unable to do something about it. Until estate is settled I don't have lots of of money but I can afford things. I am lucky in my that sense. My worry about bothering people was before the internet. I also worry people will be be mad at me, yet I am not afraid of conflict to stand up for what's right. I worry about the good people like you yourself.
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I just don’t judge or hit with “virtue signalling.” You have had responses from other helpful people on this forum. Hopefully you can gain a personal use regarding your advancement from all advice? Use a meter or CGM if you can, to advance. Anyone reaching out will alway have my best wishes.
 
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