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I have been diagnosed with diabetes after a recent blood test.I have an appointment on Thursday to see the nurse for an assessment and an ECG .
I'm going to find out what level the results were as only told they are high.
I am in denial because I think it can't be true it's a lot to take in .
I've been reading advice on here but it's all a bit daunting at the moment
 
Hi Carol. It is but ive already found the forum and this site very helpful and i only joined today, lol. Try not to panic - im approaching it by looking at what are some of the easy changes i can make while i ease into this. I was shopping today comparing the carbs and a lovely lady asked if i needed help reading...guess my face was reflecting the consternation i was feeling at the time lol.
 
Welcome to the forum @Carolst66 and @Blue-eyed-girl 🙂 It's a shame both of you have had to join but it is such a friendly and helpful forum. I've learned so much since joining but there are others here who know stacks more than I do.

Yes, it is daunting at first, but it's actually quite easy once you get into the swing of it...honest! Carb checking becomes a way of life, but tbh I don't do too much of this because I tend to stick to what I know. In my case this means no spuds, pasta, bread or rice, or a very small amount as a special treat. In case you are thinking "whoa! I can't do that!" I'll just tell you that since I've given up carbs I'm no longer hungry. When I was eating a load of white bread and taters I was constantly hungry. Also, different people react differently to foods, it's a very individual process.

The best way of checking is monitoring your blood glucose before you eat and the 2 hours after you eat. That's how I know I can tolerate an occasional slice of wholemeal but not a slice of white. As Type 2s neither or you will be eligible for a BG monitor on the NHS, but if you can afford one, go for it. Mine is the SD Gluco Navvi but other makes are available. I got this one because the testing strips are relatively cheap. NB If you do buy a kit, make sure you also order extra lancets and strips as they only come with a few.

I remember being so gob-smacked when I was diagnosed (never eaten much sweet stuff) and I just wish I'd found this forum on the day I found out as I had a few weeks of feeling horribly depressed, alone and disbelieving.

Do please post how you get on at your appointment on Thursday @Carolst66.

Best wishes to you both
 
Vonny said:
Welcome to the forum @Carolst66 and @Blue-eyed-girl 🙂 It's a shame both of you have had to join but it is such a friendly and helpful forum. I've learned so much since joining but there are others here who know stacks more than I do.

Yes, it is daunting at first, but it's actually quite easy once you get into the swing of it...honest! Carb checking becomes a way of life, but tbh I don't do too much of this because I tend to stick to what I know. In my case this means no spuds, pasta, bread or rice, or a very small amount as a special treat. In case you are thinking "whoa! I can't do that!" I'll just tell you that since I've given up carbs I'm no longer hungry. When I was eating a load of white bread and taters I was constantly hungry. Also, different people react differently to foods, it's a very individual process.

The best way of checking is monitoring your blood glucose before you eat and the 2 hours after you eat. That's how I know I can tolerate an occasional slice of wholemeal but not a slice of white. As Type 2s neither or you will be eligible for a BG monitor on the NHS, but if you can afford one, go for it. Mine is the SD Gluco Navvi but other makes are available. I got this one because the testing strips are relatively cheap. NB If you do buy a kit, make sure you also order extra lancets and strips as they only come with a few.

I remember being so gob-smacked when I was diagnosed (never eaten much sweet stuff) and I just wish I'd found this forum on the day I found out as I had a few weeks of feeling horribly depressed, alone and disbelieving.

Do please post how you get on at your appointment on Thursday @Carolst66.

Best wishes to you both
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Thank you ,I will update you after my appointment
 
Sorry to hear about your diagnosis @Carolst66

Hope you have found some useful hints and tips in what you have read so far.

Try not to be too disheartened about your diagnosis. Many forum members later reflect and say that following their diagnosis with diabetes they feel healthier and more energised than they have in years. That their diagnosis became a sort of catalyst that led them them to finally making changes to their diet and activity that they hadn’t managed before, and that now they have access to regular checkups that any potential problems on the horizon will be picked up and can be addressed earlier.

Feel free to ask any questions, nothing will be thought of as too obvious or ‘silly’ 🙂
 
Hi, I agree with everything that has been said. Maybe I've been lucky but my GP provided a BG monitor on the NHS and as such, I have the pleasure of lancets and strips provided for me. I was diagnosed in July/August and although I have largely come to terms with this, still have moments of anger, frustration and general p*ssed offness.

In terms of my health, I have lost a load of weight and resumed cycling. I have joined a cycling club and now feel healthier than I have done in years. This has allowed me to convince the wife I needed a new bike etc! I've still not got to grips with all the carb stuff, but have become more conscious of this.

It's a journey, but not one without support.
 
Welcome to the forum @Carolst66
Sorry to hear of your diagnosis but pleased that you have found this forum.

Fire away with any questions that you have and let us know hw you get in on Thursday.
 
Hello and welcome to the forum @Carolst66 🙂
 
Vonny said:
Welcome to the forum @Carolst66 and @Blue-eyed-girl 🙂 It's a shame both of you have had to join but it is such a friendly and helpful forum. I've learned so much since joining but there are others here who know stacks more than I do.

Yes, it is daunting at first, but it's actually quite easy once you get into the swing of it...honest! Carb checking becomes a way of life, but tbh I don't do too much of this because I tend to stick to what I know. In my case this means no spuds, pasta, bread or rice, or a very small amount as a special treat. In case you are thinking "whoa! I can't do that!" I'll just tell you that since I've given up carbs I'm no longer hungry. When I was eating a load of white bread and taters I was constantly hungry. Also, different people react differently to foods, it's a very individual process.

The best way of checking is monitoring your blood glucose before you eat and the 2 hours after you eat. That's how I know I can tolerate an occasional slice of wholemeal but not a slice of white. As Type 2s neither or you will be eligible for a BG monitor on the NHS, but if you can afford one, go for it. Mine is the SD Gluco Navvi but other makes are available. I got this one because the testing strips are relatively cheap. NB If you do buy a kit, make sure you also order extra lancets and strips as they only come with a few.

I remember being so gob-smacked when I was diagnosed (never eaten much sweet stuff) and I just wish I'd found this forum on the day I found out as I had a few weeks of feeling horribly depressed, alone and disbelieving.

Do please post how you get on at your appointment on Thursday @Carolst66.

Best wishes to you both
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Hi I thought I would update you. I saw the nurse on Thursday and she said my glucose levels were 7 after a fasting blood test .I hadn’t been tested for the HBA(hope that’s right) Levels so I’m having another blood test.Until I get those results I’m still in denial.She spoke about diet and having low carbs so I’m going to wait and see .
 
Well the HbA1c is the definitive test so plan for the worst case scenario, ie that yes you will be diagnosed with diabetes. This Lab test can't lie. It actually measures exactly how much glucose has adhered itself to your red blood cells over the last 90 -120 days. That adherence simply does not happen to any noticeable degree when that body doesn't have diabetes.

To deny it is a bit like hacking halfway through your leg by accident and hence pouring with blood, then denying that you've cut yourself!
 
trophywench said:
Well the HbA1c is the definitive test so plan for the worst case scenario, ie that yes you will be diagnosed with diabetes. This Lab test can't lie. It actually measures exactly how much glucose has adhered itself to your red blood cells over the last 90 -120 days. That adherence simply does not happen to any noticeable degree when that body doesn't have diabetes.

To deny it is a bit like hacking halfway through your leg by accident and hence pouring with blood, then denying that you've cut yourself!
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Hi I think I’m just waiting to have confirmation from this test and then I will believe it if that makes s
 
Yes - it makes absolute sense - we have to work 'with it' with a firm hand, not create an enemy - since we can't now live without it once we've been diagnosed. You can achieve remission, but sorry, it ain't actually a complete cure. Anyway let's get the blood test under our belts, cos OK it's your personal blood test - but the forum is here to help you!
 
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