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Hi, since I was diagnosed a few weeks ago I have many bouts of crying and feeling so depressed, Is this normal?

My blood sugars will not go down and I am worried I will be put on medication.

I am also feeling so tired. Apologies for the moaning, i think my husband is getting fed up listening to me.
 
Yes, it is totally normal! Don't worry, we have all been there.... it's just knowing that this is for life and you can't make it go away, and it is very daunting and depressing when you start to realise that. Do not feel bad about it at all, it's totally understandable. I kept carrying on as if all was fine for a few weeks, then everything came crashing down on me in Sainsbury's one night when I got fed up of looking at ingredients lists!

Have you had much support from your GP or nurse? It would be good to talk to them about how you're feeling, as they will have seen many people in the same situation.

Do not worry about medication - it's not a bad thing if you need it, and many people on here are on meds. As a T1 I had no choice, and people often assume I must hate taking insulin, but I don't, because it makes me feel better! If your body can't produce enough insulin then it's not your fault, it just needs some help to get those sugar levels down. And once they are lower that will help your mood too, and you'll feel less tired.

Hang on in there and keep posting when you're feeling low, or if you have any questions about diet or medications.

xxx
 
Hiya Holly. Welcome aboard!

Nothing is normal I'm afraid to say. I've read loads of stories of how folk react to things less and more and as serious as diabetes. You're in good company on here though as reading through other posts people are always happy to give pointers. And I've not seen a single bad comment in the short time I've been back.

Support is what you need. Support is what you'll get.

All the best our kid!
 
holly123 said:
Hi, since I was diagnosed a few weeks ago I have many bouts of crying and feeling so depressed, Is this normal?

My blood sugars will not go down and I am worried I will be put on medication.

I am also feeling so tired. Apologies for the moaning, i think my husband is getting fed up listening to me.
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Hi Holly what you are feeling is completely normal it is a big shock to you to be told that you have Diabetes. I felt like that at first (I was only diagnosed myself 5 weeks ago). But I have now decided to tackle it positively and hopefully will end up being a lot healthier fitter person because of the diagnosis. When I was first diagnosed my BG level was 23.5 and already with diet and exercise (I try to do 30 minutes either walking or exercise bike) its in a lot better still high but getting better it is between 11 and 13 on a morning and by early evening between 9 and 7. I am already feeling loads better so hopefully in a few weeks time you will also be starting to feel better.

I also felt the same as you about medication as though it was a failure but ater reading more about Diabetes I don't feel like that anymore if I need medication to get my levels in the right place so be it.

You will get loads of support from other members of this forum........people are so friendly and helpful............I would of found the last 5 weeks so much harder without this forum.

People on this site recommended a great book called First year type 2 diabetes by Gretchen Becker
 
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Hi Holly

Its completely normal to feel as you do - its a mixture of shock and fear, its also a bit like a bereavement mourning the life you thought you had.

Although its not easy try not to worry that won't help the Blood Sugars. See if you can have a chat with your GP or practice nurse - who can reassure you.
 
Thank you

You are all being so kind, many thanks.

Do you recommend i get a blood sugar reader so that i can keep a note of the levels at home?
 
Welcome to the forum. I hope you are already feeling a bit better having found such a great bunch of people. Don't worry about medications. The doc will only put you on a low dose to start with and increase that if necessary. It's no great deal. Good luck.:D
 
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You are all being so kind, many thanks.

Do you recommend i get a blood sugar reader so that i can keep a note of the levels at home?
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Yes defintely I only do mine twice a day .......once before breakfast and once before my main meal of the day. Nurse at surgery gave me one I think when you have a meter you feel a lot more in control plus you will find which foods work for you and which ones make you go high.
 
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Yes defintely I only do mine twice a day .......once before breakfast and once before my main meal of the day. Nurse at surgery gave me one I think when you have a meter you feel a lot more in control plus you will find which foods work for you and which ones make you go high.
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I am seeing the doctor on Monday so ai will ask her. Have you got a medical alert bracelet? I am sorry i keep asking you questions.
 
holly123 said:
I am seeing the doctor on Monday so ai will ask her. Have you got a medical alert bracelet? I am sorry i keep asking you questions.
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No need to be sorry. No I haven't I thought I would see how the first few month go and then decide if I needed one. My doctor and nurse at the surgery have been really good and offered me good support. Been very well looked after been sent appontments to get my feet and eyes checked and also been given the chance to go on a 2 half day education course to learn all about Diabetes.
 
Holly - the main reason to have a medic alert bracelet is so it can speak on your behalf if you're unconscious. Unless you start taking tablets or injectable medication that makes you prone to hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar levels), it's most unlikely that you will be unconscious (and even after 15 years of using insulin, as I'm type 1, I've never been unconscious as a result of diabetes or anything else).
So, save your money for something else. As others have said, the key factors for you are diet and exercise - and the cost of a medic alert thing would pay for several swimming sessions, maps to help you plan walks, replacement bike inner tubes, bike lights as it's getting dark early now etc.
 
Hi Holly I don't have a bracelet either. I don't think there is any point for me at the moment. However I do keep a note in my wallet that I am diabetic and also keep a list of medications I take in there. The diagnosis is a nasty shock but it is something you can learn to live with. Have a good look around this web site and take note of all the dietry advice.
 
holly123 said:
Hi, since I was diagnosed a few weeks ago I have many bouts of crying and feeling so depressed, Is this normal?

My blood sugars will not go down and I am worried I will be put on medication.

I am also feeling so tired. Apologies for the moaning, i think my husband is getting fed up listening to me.
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Very normal to feel this way Holly after being diagnosed with a condition such as diabetes. There won't be a single person that hasn't been where you are right now, but hopefully over the coming weeks and months things will improve for you and you should feel much better. Toby.
 
Hello Holly, welcome to the forum.

So much of the worry about diabetes comes from lack of knowledge of the condition and the symptoms.

I was lucky in many ways when I was diagnosed because I was given all the information I needed pretty much immediately. I was also able to attend a course called Diabetes X-Pert (one afternoon a week for six weeks) which is run by the NHS in certain areas (other courses are also around, but I don't know anything about those).

I was also given a blood monitor and prescribed test strips for the first pot or two (they're quite expensive to buy at around ?25 for 50!).

Now that you are with us, we can help answer any questions you may have. But, hopefully you have a good GP who can cover the bases for your first?

Best wishes,

Andy 🙂
 
Its so normal to be weepy when we first discover we have diabetes , I had support to start with and once my blood sugars came down its just 6 monthly checks.
At first I was great doing my finger tests ( you get a diary in your blood glucose moniter box) so you can use that to record .
Now and again I go off my routine and my readings rise ,anything up to 16 , so i try next few days to look after myself .
I find food is the main culprit for my readings to be high ,, anyway , I really hope you feel better soon ,, we are always here night and day to help in whatever way we can . take care 🙂
 
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