In denial needing support

[Sheian]

Hi, I am struggling to accept the diagnosis. I am currently not medicated but I have little willpower so fear meds are round the corner. I feel my diet is fairly healthy but I do cheat, then feel guilty. I am overweight, though not obese. Would love to hear how others cope.

 

[trophywench]

Well having been very ill from the side effects of undiagnosed and therefore untreated diabetes 50+ years ago, it wasn't a nice experience whatever and I don't recommend it - so yes I do treat myself and my diabetes properly, mostly. I quite like my life really and though I accept that one day we'll all die, when I do I'll be buggered if it's going to be caused by me!

 

[Leadinglights]

Hi, I am struggling to accept the diagnosis. I am currently not medicated but I have little willpower so fear meds are round the corner. I feel my diet is fairly healthy but I do cheat, then feel guilty. I am overweight, though not obese. Would love to hear how others cope.

Different people approach a diagnosis in a variety of ways but it does need to be taken seriously. I looked upon it as a wake up call to make some changes that would hopefully prevent any of the unpleasant complications of un managed condition and be a burden on my family who would end up having to be my carer.
I went with a low carbohydrate approach which I found very easy and it is now my new way of eating.
Sadly many feel they have a healthy diet but many foods with are considered healthy for a non diabetic are not so for someone who had a problem tolerating carbohydrates.
There are other ways people try, low calorie, shakes-based regimes but what ever you choose has to be enjoyable otherwise it is not sustainable.

 

[Cherrelle DUK]

Hi Sheian, welcome to the forum.

It's normal to feel overwhelmed when you receive a diagnosis so you're not alone. I'm wondering if there's a particular aspect that is concerning you that we may be able to help with?

I found that the more I understood what was required of me, the easier things got. It might be worth having a look on the learning zone as it will give you a structured set of info which may help to answer some concerns you may have. https://learningzone.diabetes.org.uk/.

Please do feel free to ask as many questions as yo9u may have as we're right here beside you along this journey.

 

[Transistor]

Hi, Sheian.
Did you get your HbA1c blood test result? What was it? It will give us an idea of how much adjustment to your lifestyle might be required.

HbA1c             42             47
------------------|--|--|--|--|--|-------------------
  normal            pre-diabetic          diabetic

 

[Sheian]

Hi, Sheian.
Did you get your HbA1c blood test result? What was it? It will give us an idea of how much adjustment to your lifestyle might be required.

HbA1c             42             47
------------------|--|--|--|--|--|-------------------
  normal            pre-diabetic          diabetic

Hi, in February it was 53!

 

[Leadinglights]

Hi, in February it was 53!

That is not so desperately high that some changes to your diet shouldn't be able to bring it down.
The main thing is to reduce the amount of carbohydrates you are having as it is carbs which convert to glucose, that can be by cutting out the obvious things like cakes, biscuits, sugary drinks and reducing your portion size of foods like potatoes, bread, pastry, breakfast cereals, rice, pasta and making sure you are eating meals based on protein and healthy fats with plenty of vegetables and salads. You can still have filling tasty meals.
If you are into baking then low carb cakes etc can be made from recipes on the website sugarfreelondoner so you can still indulge a sweet tooth without too much damage.