just diagnosed type 2 .how unlucky?

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Hello to everyone,
i was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes after a glucose intolerance test my reading was 17(not sure what this means) i am seeing the diabetes nurse next week for the first time.
I am feeling a bit sorry for myself, i have been unwell for about 4yrs ,firstly i had to have my gallbladder out due to an infection,then a year or so later was diagnosed with fibromyalgia which has left me disabled.then 6 months after the fibro diagnosis i was diagnosed with cancer(hodkins lymphoma) an now a year on from remission and still unwell (but now no why) diagnosed with type 2 ,while receiving chemo i spent most of my time in bed,then when i was feeling a bit better after remission i found my self crippled with the fibro ,unable to walk very far constantly in pain.
my worry is if excersice is essential to getting well how am i to do this,my doctor is organising excersice on prescription chair based for me,but to be honest i have no idea what this will entail.because of the excersice intolerance i am worried about what having diabetes will mean for me and is the outlook for me to be a grim one.
i have 2 children 20 yrs and 18yrs the 20yr old is autistic me and my husband are also bringing our 6yr old grandaughter up(long story)
my husband is doing all the care and i feel he deserves better than a life like this ,we must have been hit with the unlucky stick.
i am trying to be positive and i do put on a brave face because i feel that if i get upset then i will upset my family .even though its not my fault i got ill i do feel responsible for them suffering.
so much more i could babble on about but for now i would appreciate any replies.
hello again to all.
jayne
 
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Hi Jayne, welcome to the forum 🙂 You have certainly had a difficult time, I'm very sorry to hear about all you have been through, and now this new diagnosis. Anything above 11 on a glucose tolerance test is sufficient for a diagnosis of diabetes, I believe. Diabetes can be a complex condition, but there is also lots of hope that you can learn to manage it well. Treatments and knowledge are improving all the time, partly because it is such a lucrative market for the pharmaceutical companies - but it does, in turn benefit us 🙂

Have a look in our Useful links thread for some sources of good information. I would particularly draw your attention to Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker and Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter - these will all give you a good grounding in what to expect. I would also recommend looking at GL and GI diet books, as this is a form of diet particularly suited to people with diabetes.

Whatever form of regular exercise you can manage will be beneficial, but it does sound that, in your circumstances, you will have to concentrate on working out a suitable diet - the links above will tell you how to achieve this.

Please feel free to ask anything you are unsure of - everyone is very friendly and helpful, and no question is considered 'silly'! 🙂
 
Welcome to the forums Jayne 🙂
 
thankyou

thanks for the reply northerner that was quick,i ahve a question about my reading.
what is dangerously high and am i ?,also will i recieve a home testing kit from the nhs,
more questions to come hope your ready lol
jayne
 
Well, 'normal' range for blood sugar readings in people without diabetes is between 3.5 and 8 mmol/l, so 17 is pretty high. Having said that, it is after drinking a pure glucose drink which you are unlikely to get into the habit of doing! 😱 My blood sugar was 37 mmol/l when I was diagnosed.

You should certainly request a meter and testing strips on prescription from your nurse or doctor as this is a vital tool in learning how well (or otherwise) you can tolerate different types of food. However, some doctors are reluctant to prescribe the strips because they are very expensive - but be prepared to stick to your guns - read the links so that you have a good, persuasive argument and show how you intend to use testing to help you learn what works best for you and help manage your diabetes well 🙂 Have a read of Diabetes UK's position statement on self-monitoring also 🙂
 
Hi Jayne, sorry to hear about your problems and diagnosis. I have problems exercising too, but have still managed to lower my blood sugar levels over the last 3 months mainly by diet and keeping on the move when I could. So dont worry too much, you will improve, even if its a little slower than the "athletes"🙂
 
Welcome to the forum Jayne. I hope we can come up with one or two (hopefully more!) ideas to help you cope.

Andy 🙂
 
Hi Jayne and a warm welcome to the forum.
 
Hello Jane and welcome from me too. thank you for sharing your story with us. My goodness though, you are going through it at the moment aren't you?

As Northener said, many GP's will try to tell you that you don't need to test your own blood levels but it's worth a try asking for a meter. If you do, tell him that you feel you need to work out which foods affect your levels so you can adjust your diet. Many docs think we don't know why, how and when to test and that we only want to check for hypos. Hard to believe, I know, but it's true. If you show him that you are serious about helping yourself it might sway him. We will then help you get the best benefit from your testing. XXXXX
 
Hi Jayne. Welcome.🙂

Try not to see it as bad luck. Just amazing that any of us can actually keep going once you realise the complexity of the body's system and how they rely on each other. I would imagine there's been a bit of a domino effect from your other problems, which has put a strain on your pancreas, so maybe see it as a side effect of the other issues.

It's very hard when you're reliant on someone you love to care for you but I'm sure he wouldn't want it any other way and hopefully you can both share your worries to ensure there's no guilt from either side.🙂

I'm sure your blood glucose will come down soon but if you're concerned about it, ask away and we can hopefully offer some reassurance.

Rob
 
cheers guys

thanks evr so much for your speedy replies iam very gratefull,its nice to ofload, when i got cancer i found that most my friends and some family members deserted me and i felt very lonely as did my husband,they havnt really showed much interest in the diabetes either.some times i feel like an hyprecondiact:confused: but when i do see ppl i like to hear and talk about them and other things to,my support is my husband and the kids and as you may be aware its not always possible to offload to them . i feel for my husband as he is doing a great job but i no he gets sick ,stressed etc and i feel he deserves so much more.
i think all the health issues i have had over the years hasnt sunk in yet and maybe i am heading for a breakdown,but i would hate for my family to see me suffer anymore and for that reason put on a brrave face,i cant control what has happened but I CAN CONTROL how i react.
i ahve my first appointment with diabetes nurse next week ,would any of you have any tips to what i should expect and what to be prepared for. i was thinking about making some notes and questions to ask ,but not sure wot to ask really
i would be interested in what others think about robs sugestion about my pancreas being stressed with my other problems.
i do worry that at36 it was my gallbladder then 37 got fibro 38 got cancer and 39 got diabetes i,m scared as to what might happen at 40,nevr really been frightened about the future but to be honest i am starting to feel that way
babbling again
sorry for the mispelling and punctuation as long as you all understand me then thats what counts
will stop for now. but i will defo be back .you have all being really empathetic and i hope that you are all well and i do not only talk about myself i am interested in all your stories aswell and if any one has got fibro or can relate to what i am babbling on about then thats great to....babblin! again
ttfn jayne
 
Hello again Jane. I'm so glad that our replies have helped in a small way, and I hope we can continue to offer support to you and your family.

We aren't doctors or nurses, but we all have diabetes in common, and a wealth of experience between us. I think Rob has a good point and that all your other problems may have put a strain on your system and contributed to your diabetes. Or at least brought it on sooner than it would have done. I have a half memory playing at the back of my mind that there might be a link between gallstones and diabetes, although that might be just be Type 1. I'm sure someone more knowledgable than me will be along to confirm that or tell me I'm talking rubbish.

A list of questions is a good idea for the nurse. It's good to show them that you are taking your diabetes seriously. The help and information you get varies from good to useless depending on how good your nurse is. I really hope you get a good one. It does make a difference. I'd also advise you to take notes of what she tells you, and if possible take someone with you becuase 2 heads remember more than one. In any case don't worry if you can't take it all in at once. XXXXX
 
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