Just been diagnosed this morning

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Sheilagh1958

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I have just been diagnosed this morning with Type 2 Diabetes.

My emotions are all over the place at the moment.......Scared, Sad, Confused and Embarrassed.

I have got an appointment with the nurse on the 1st October (after all my results come back) and she will explain what happens next.

When the nurse took my finger prick test she said OOOO that?s high (23.5) and has given me a little sheet on diet tips to see me through till the 1st Oct 2010.

Are there anything I should really avoid between now and the 1st October.

Really had a kick up the backside I needed to day:confused:
 
Warm welcome to the site...............

Its really good you have found it this quickly, do they hand leaflets out or something..?:D

I am type 1 so cant give the detailed support you will be getting shortly, but my advice would be too stay calm and eat what you believe to be healthy until you get your appointment.....it will all be explained very soon....

There are lots of type 2s on here who can give you an unlimited amount of info and support...........
 
Hi Sheleigh and a warm welcome to the forum sorry we are having to meet this way,glad you have found the forum so quick hun, try and keep calm it is a massive shock i knwo it was for me from going into hospital for a op on my arm to being told im diabetic 2 month later, but i came to terms with it and got myself into shape..As for food wise just think sensibly you know in your own head whats good and bad , so try and stick on the right path as much as you can, its difficult going from what you want to eat 24/7 to then HAVING to cut it out for the sake of your health.Anyhting your unsure of just ask and we will do our best to help you out..The key with type 2 in my eyes is moderation dont go o.t.t and hopefully with help frpm your care team and us things will go good.
 
Hi Sheilagh, welcome to the forum 🙂 Sorry to hear of your diagnosis, but you have come to the right place - lots of friendly people will be happy to answer your questions and listen to your concerns, so don't be afraid to ask anything that may be confusing or troubling you.

Have a look at the 'Useful Links' thread at the top of this section. The book by Gretchen Becker is highly recommended to help you to understand what to expect, and how you can set about managing your diabetes. Also useful are the books on the GL diet - this tells you the best types of food to eat and is a very flexible way of eating so you needn't feel deprived! 🙂
 
Welcome to the forum Sheilagh.

Your emotions will have been affected by your high blood glucose readings (especially if they've been swinging wildly around). So bear that in mind!

Being diagnosed can sound like a life sentence, but it doesn't actually have to be bad news. Personally, almost a year after my diagnosis, I can honestly say that I am healthier and happier than at any time in the previous ten!

Good luck and I hope that you find this forum good for you!

Andy 🙂
 
Thank you so much for your fast replies.

I can see that this forum is really going to help me already.

With all the questions I will have in the coming months.

Thanks Northerner the book has now been ordered (plus a Diabetic Weight Loss Diet by Anthony Worrall Thompson)🙂

One question can I drink Diet Coke or should I avoid fizzy drinks altogether. Dont drink large amounts of it may 3-4 over the week?
 
No sugar is good............might be bad fo the teeth though........:D
 
...One question can I drink Diet Coke or should I avoid fizzy drinks altogether. Dont drink large amounts of it may 3-4 over the week?

Diet coke is fine Sheilagh! Just make sure that, if you are ordering it in a bar or restaurant, that it IS diet - lots of people find they are served the full sugar version which will have a big effect on your blood sugar levels. The diet versions won't affect you. Another word of caution - avoid food and sweets labelled 'diabetic' like chocolate etc. You can just eat the ordinary stuff - just need to make it an occasional treat to enjoy in moderation and best consumed with a meal. The diabetic stuff contains sweeteners that can upset your stomach. 🙂
 
You may also find our little Weight Loss Group an additional weapon in your repertoire. It's very informal but gives us 'losers' a chance to moan or boast as we progress!

Andy 🙂
 
With drinks I tend to stick to diet coke or pepsi max, but my main source of drink is water that is the BEST drink for me in my eyes, i easily get through 2 litre bottles a day..
 
Once again thanks for your help.

One of my symptons was being very thirsty. Wasnt sure if I was suppose to feed my thirst with a drink or not. I drank lots of water and will now continue.🙂
 
Once again thanks for your help.

One of my symptons was being very thirsty. Wasnt sure if I was suppose to feed my thirst with a drink or not. I drank lots of water and will now continue.🙂

Yes, you do need to keep yourself well-hydrated. When your blood sugar levels are elevated your body will try to flush out the excess glucose in the urine, thus making you thirsty. This problem should disappear once your levels are well under control. 🙂 Good job you were/are drinking water - I was drinking up tp 30 pints of milk a week before I was diagnosed, and milk contains a form of sugar! (lactose) 😱
 
Yes, you do need to keep yourself well-hydrated. When your blood sugar levels are elevated your body will try to flush out the excess glucose in the urine, thus making you thirsty. This problem should disappear once your levels are well under control. Good job you were/are drinking water - I was drinking up tp 30 pints of milk a week before I was diagnosed, and milk contains a form of sugar! (lactose)

And me, before diagnosis? I was downing a 2L bottle of full-on cherry coke every day!! Good choice, I thought! 😱🙄

I know now that it was a combination of my body crying out for energy (due to insulin resistance the glucose in my blood simply couldn't be used effectively - this also resulted in me losing a stone in weight without knowing it) and thirst due to extreme dehydration.

Andy 🙂
 
Welcome to the forum!

Have they given you any meds as your bg is very high?
 
My Tip

I drink diet coke in restaurants and (infrequent) pub visits. I always insist on the bottle or can being brought to the table or I collect at the bar, and I avoid the draft as you never know if it is or not.
 
Well I have started as I mean to go and just completed my first 1 hour walk this evening. 🙂

Maybe the new I got today will give me the incentive I need to get fit and healthy.

Pasta with Prawns for tea hope that okay.
 
Well I have started as I mean to go and just completed my first 1 hour walk this evening. 🙂

Maybe the new I got today will give me the incentive I need to get fit and healthy.

Pasta with Prawns for tea hope that okay.

Hey thats great walking is the best form of exercise and something most of us do daily.
Tea sounds delicious i used to hate prawns with a passion then just got into them big time there lovely with a salad, Enjoy x
 
Well I have started as I mean to go and just completed my first 1 hour walk this evening. 🙂

Maybe the new I got today will give me the incentive I need to get fit and healthy.

Pasta with Prawns for tea hope that okay.

Well done Sheilagh! So many people find that the diagnosis is the start of a much healthier, happier and more fulfilling life. That's not to say that there won't be times when you get fed up with it all, but you are free to let us know about those times too - you are amongst people who 'get it', so you don't need to feel alone with those feelings. 🙂

Why not join in with our virtual challenge - we're criss-crossing the country with all our efforts!

http://www.diabetessupport.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=8226
 
Welcome Sheelagh, as you have already discovered, you are amongst people who have been through the same process as you and we all know the value of having our questions answered. So, for me, all the help and support I got from this forum when I was diagnosed I am delighted to pass and help other newcomers.

I find I love fruit and it is sweet enough for me. Have hardly eaten chocolatet sinced diagnosis and just don't miss it.

When you are reading the posts and if you think they are scarey, read what type of diabetes is being discussed. Elements of Type 1 and Type 2 are very, very different. I don't understand terms like bolus and don't need to because it is a term for Type 1 people. Do come and join us on the weight loss board - it only started a couple of weeks ago so you will soon feel as if youare part of the founding group!!
 
Welcome to the forum!

Have they given you any meds as your bg is very high?

No not yet going back to the doctors on 1st October when my blood test results are also back.

Can you recommend anything I can do whilst waiting for the 1st to come along apart from a healthy diet. Is there any foods in particular that will help bring it down.
 
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