Hi - Newly diagnosed type 2 and bummed about it :(

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My name is Mike and I've had a bit of a roller coaster this year viz a viz Diabetes.

My recently (Last December) retired GP had long stated that it was most likely I would get Diabetes at some point as my father had it and I am significantly overweight (obese ?) and these two factors made it very likely I'd get it.

Around 3 and a half months ago I had a blood test for various things and one of the tests they did was a glucose test.

When the result came back they said they were concerned and wanted to do it again. at this point I had an appointment with my GP over something else and during this he did confirm I had diabetes - he said they don't normally confirm it until the second test but he was convinced I had it.

A fasting test was done around a fortnight later and this time it came back lower and put me in the clear. I was really shocked and saddened when I was told I had it. It had been expected at some time but I guess I hoped it would be a lot of years off yet. so when I was told I was in the clear I was overjoyed.

So good warning there and close escape. I should of course have heeded this warning and made changes to my diet/lifestyle. Of course I did not.

A doctor I had seen suggested getting a re test in 3 months time. I got this done on 14 Dec and this time no reprieve I have type 2 diabetes - reading was 6.5.

My emotional resections have been mixed and opposites - not surprised due the history and close escape but shocked that this time it was confirmed. I feel pretty low about it too.

For now my nurse has said we will go for just diet/exercise and review in 3 months. She has said to start once Christmas is out the way.

Among some of the literature I have been given - leaflets from Diabetes UK - one thing I read where they were helping people to cope with it and suggesting resources ets was that there are no daft questions ...they clearly never met me - so be prepared for lots of daft questions

I will struggle with this as I love, love, love my food and have zero self control or discipline and it's this that scares me quite a lot - I know I have to make changes as consequences are serious but I just don't have the personality to do this easily.

Anyway good to be here and hope I can gain lots of information, help and support.

sorry this intro has been so long

Have a great Christmas and New Year every one.

Mike
 
Hi Mike, welcome to the forum 🙂 I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis, but there's every possibility that you can get things under control, and hopefully without medication, if you make some positive efforts to improve your diet and activity levels. Many people find that they actually end up feeling healthier and happier than they may have done for some time!

I'm a little surprised that they took a 6.5 as being confirmation of diabetes - normally it needs to be over 7.0 for a fingerprick test, and even for an HbA1c test (blood usually taken from arm and sent away) 6.5 is considered on the upper end of 'normal'.

However, be that as it may, you have family history and know that you need to get to grips with things, so it's best that you do regard yourself as Type 2.

The best thing you can do is educate yourself about what it all entails. A good place to start is by reading Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter, and Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker is highly recommended by many of our members here, so worth getting a copy. Regarding diet, many people find that following the principles of a low GI/GL diet is beneficial - The GL Diet for Dummies is a good introduction, and this will help you retain a lot of flexibility in your meal planning 🙂 It's worth keeping a food diary too, so that you can get a clearer picture of what you are currently eating and drinking, and looking for places where you might improve things. Record carbohydrate content of everything you eat and drink for a couple of weeks, then look for areas where you might substitute more diabetes-friendly items e.g. less potato and more green veg 🙂

All questions are welcome - nothing is considered 'silly', so if it's confusing or confounding you, please ask! Diabetes can be a complex and very individual condition to understand. There is no one size fits all, but if you learn the general principles it will all slot into place. I'd also encourage taking up some regular exercise, even just a half-hour walk each day will bring big benefits.

I look forward to hearing more from you - don't let this spoil your Christmas, just try and do things in moderation 🙂
 
thanks for the warm welcome, hints and links and information.

very much appreciated.

One of the leaflets I got said in it somewhere "there is no such thing as a silly (might ahve said daft) question" hmmmmm they not met me then 😱 lol

thanks again.

btw I think it was the stickiness test thing combined with the count that made them diagnose it - that reading was ...hmmmm either 56 or 53 not sure which and should be below 51.

Well couple years back I lost 3 stone on slimming world and felt so much better so yes I guess lifestyle changes will hopefully give my well being a boost again 🙂

merry christmas to all btw

Mike
 
Welcome to the forum

Without sounding rude how old are you? I'm just curious. I'm 24 and have type two. I produce next to no insulin even though I'm T2 and am on insulin. I'm not overweight just have a tonne of it in my family including both parents.

Don't worry you will battle through it and try to relax.

Excersise is going to be your new best friend!!

Good luck. No question is silly. Trust me I've asked LOADS 🙂
 
Oh I forgot to mention I loathe excercise - if I could drive from lounge to bedroom I would 😉

Changed jobs a while back and have gone from parking right outside the building to approx 11-12 min walk twice a day to from car so getting a smidge more than used to.

don't mind you asking at all - I'll be 51 in Feb.

Yes the likelyhood of developing it skyrocket if both parents had it as opposed to one.
 
judderman62 said:
Oh I forgot to mention I loathe excercise - if I could drive from lounge to bedroom I would 😉

Changed jobs a while back and have gone from parking right outside the building to approx 11-12 min walk twice a day to from car so getting a smidge more than used to.

don't mind you asking at all - I'll be 51 in Feb.

Yes the likelyhood of developing it skyrocket if both parents had it as opposed to one.
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Have a read of Silkman Bob's experience, and how he turned things around 🙂

http://www.diabetessupport.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=24517
 
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