Just starting out

[Stupot]

Hi everyone my name is Martyn and aged 60 and it looks like I have the onset of type 2 (waiting to get my second blood test to confirm but my doctor seems pretty certain he’s going to be starting me with medication, reading about it I certainly have many of the symptoms). Been feeling extremely tired, peeing more and more especially at night, thirsty, overweight, and food/hunger cravings etc.
I must say it feels very scary and the more I read the more scary it gets, I just can’t get my head around why me?
I am waiting for an appointment to join a local Diabetes club which he as put me touch with in the mean time I am trying to change some aspects of my life with food and life style adjustment’s which I find difficult, just wondered if the later works or are most of you resigned to medication for the rest of your life’s.

 

[Bruce Stephens]

I am waiting for an appointment to join a local Diabetes club which he as put me touch with in the mean time I am trying to change some aspects of my life with food and life style adjustment’s which I find difficult, just wondered if the later works

It might work. Or (despite your best efforts) it might not be enough.

Sometimes it's possible to be sure that it won't work (if it turns out you're really Type 1, which can be tested if they see signs it's worth testing), but otherwise I'm afraid it's a case of trying things until you (and they) find out what's sufficient. And that can change, so even if you're using significant medication in a month or two, don't assume that you're stuck with that for life.

 

[Vonny]

HI @Stupot and welcome from a fellow T2. Having followed a very low carb diet since I was diagnosed, and been on 4 x metformin plus lots of walking, I've managed to successfully reduce my BG from 76 to 36 (although I have an appt for new Hba1c on Friday so that might change!). It depends how high your BG levels are. If you are in the pre-diabetic stage you may be able to try and reduce your BG with just diet and exercise.
I've personally kept on with 1 metformin a day because the DN told me it offered some protection for heart and kidneys so I'm happy to stay on the low dose for the time being. It is certainly a big reduction from the 4 I was on previously, so don't lose heart! 🙂

 

[Drummer]

@Stupot changing diet definitely works.
I eat a low carb diet and have no symptoms, normal test results, have just realised that I need to sort out some smaller sized clothes for the winter as I have shrunk out of the ones I wore last year, and I could not be happier with the meals I can eat and not see any great rise in BG afterwards.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum @Stupot

Don’t get too alarmed by the horror stories you might find online. Diabetes is a serious condition, but it’s also one that can usually be managed well with a few changes and adaptations - it’s something that you can learn to live well with, and it shouldn’t stop you doing things you enjoy.

If it does end up that you have a diagnosis with diabetes, try not to be disheartened. Many people on the forum later reflect that their diagnosis became a catalyst which prompted them to make positive changes towards a healthier and more active life. Perhaps changes that they had been intending to make for years.

Let us know when you have the results of your second blood checks, and you know what’s what. 🙂

 

[adrian1der]

Hi @Stupot and welcome from me as well. As you will see from my signature I managed to turn things round. I'm six and a half stone lighter than I was last year and feel fitter and healthier than I have done in years. Being diagnosed is a shock to everyone but with hindsight it was a good thing for me as it provided the much needed "kick up the backside" that made me sort myself out.

 

[Stupot]

HI @Stupot and welcome from a fellow T2. Having followed a very low carb diet since I was diagnosed, and been on 4 x metformin plus lots of walking, I've managed to successfully reduce my BG from 76 to 36 (although I have an appt for new Hba1c on Friday so that might change!). It depends how high your BG levels are. If you are in the pre-diabetic stage you may be able to try and reduce your BG with just diet and exercise.
I've personally kept on with 1 metformin a day because the DN told me it offered some protection for heart and kidneys so I'm happy to stay on the low dose for the time being. It is certainly a big reduction from the 4 I was on previously, so don't lose heart! 🙂

Sounds promising

 

[Stupot]

Welcome to the forum @Stupot

Don’t get too alarmed by the horror stories you might find online. Diabetes is a serious condition, but it’s also one that can usually be managed well with a few changes and adaptations - it’s something that you can learn to live well with, and it shouldn’t stop you doing things you enjoy.

If it does end up that you have a diagnosis with diabetes, try not to be disheartened. Many people on the forum later reflect that their diagnosis became a catalyst which prompted them to make positive changes towards a healthier and more active life. Perhaps changes that they had been intending to make for years.

Let us know when you have the results of your second blood checks, and you know what’s what. 🙂

Thanks for the help