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LisaLQ

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Type 2
Hi folks,

I'm Lisa, I'm 32, married with 5 children, far too many pets, and very little in the way of a life outside that :D

I've just been diagnosed as type 2 diabetic today, fasting glucose level of 7.8 (so not too high). Wasn't too much of a shock, as I had gestational diabetes during my triplet pregnancy around 7 years ago, and I'm severely (morbidly..) overweight. Plus with PCOS and a family history of type 2.

I also (not connected to this) have mobility problems and chronic pain due to pelvic complications during that same pregnancy (SPD and sacroilliac instability that didn't clear up after birth). Add to that a hysterectomy at 27, and then an ovary removed nearly 2 years ago (the remaining one has a large cyst on it but they cant operate again), and you'll see why this is just another thing to worry about.

Should have listened to the docs really but now there's no going back so I need to get myself sorted out. I'm thinking of it as a huge kick up the backside. Not currently medicated, just got to drastically change my diet, have another blood test (or several should I say) and go back in a month with the results. Had my flu jab today too!

Anyhoo. Not as scared as I thought I'd be, just feeling very ashamed. I've not yet told my parents, dreading that.

Thought I'd pop on and say hello, I've been lurking and reading bits here and there over the last week while I was waiting for my results. Off for a closer inspection now.

Nice to meet you all 🙂

Lisa (and family)
xx
 
Hi Lisa and welcome to the site, gosh triplet pregnancy! how do you get a minute hun jeez! anyways this place is full of good adive and we are a nice bunch of people . if there is anything you need to ask or just want to have a rant we are all here for you, i had my flu jab last wedneaday i was a big baby as usual and had my 8 year old son holding my hand lol, anyways always nice to see new names on board xx tc
 
Hi Lisa, welcome to the forum!🙂 You shouldn't feel ashamed, it's not your 'fault' that you've got diabetes - with a family history, you were genetically predisposed to it. Mobility problems aren't going to help with the exercise regimes I imagine - might be worth asking the doctor if there are any special programmes available to help people in your position. There will be dietary and lifestyle changes, but thankfully they are generally changes for the better and will have a good overall effect on your health - as you say, diabetes can be a spur to start looking after yourself better. Hoping the tests go well and that you get good support from your healthcare team! And us, of course!🙂
 
Thanks for the lovely welcome 🙂

I bit the bullet and called my mam to let them know - she took it ok and said she'd tell dad, I just hope they dont worry too much.

Bit overwhelmed tonight, flu jab's not helped, phew - is it hot in here or is it just me? 😛

I should really know the answer to this - but I just wondered, how long will it be before I lose the thirst? I just cant get rid of it no matter how much I drink, any tips?

Thanks again xx
 
water sweetie water... you'll be ok may take a little time to get used to..ohh and welcome well done for finding this place..and for speaking to parents etc...and PS this is NOT YOUR OR ANYONES FAULT thats something i learnt here ...and no question is stupid here ask away ...rant away you are not aloneXXxx
 
I'm going to turn amphibian if I drink any more. Within a minute of a glass of water, I'm thirsty again! I'm trying to sip it and eat juicy foods (apples, cucumber etc) but I cant shake it.

Might be the flu jab too though as I've got a fever from that (and a big lump on my arm) 🙄
 
Hi Lisa, Blimey, you've certainly got your hands full, sorry to hear you've now got diabetes to add to the pot!!

I went on to meds as soon as I was diagnosed as my BG levels were so high, and also changed my eating habits quite drasticallly immediately, and I have to say my unquenchable thirst went away very quickly, once my BG was more reasonable. I didn't mind the water drinking so much as the constant trips to the bathroom!!

Hope you find it helpful being here (when you get the time!!), people here are always willing to help with any queries you have, however small they may appear to you.

xx
 
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