Missing in Action - let us know how things are going

[Steff]

Hey all
Not been on for a longgggg while all is good, just always finish work late and by time i get in at 10 just wanna sleep lol. Diabetes been ok no shocks anyways.

 

[Northerner]

Hey all
Not been on for a longgggg while all is good, just always finish work late and by time i get in at 10 just wanna sleep lol. Diabetes been ok no shocks anyways.

Steff! 🙂 Lovely to hear from you, and glad to hear the diabetes is under control 🙂

 

[grandma]

I haven't been on for quite a long time as most of you know I have got my grandkids living hear and been in and out of court about them but that is all good now they live hear for good.
Dont know if you know but my husband died suddenly on 6th June it has been a very difficult time for me and the boys.He had been ill for a few weeks but we never expected him to die as you know he was Diabetic as well but it was a massive heart attack he had he was just 60.
I will try to get on more I have been in touch with Hobby and he has been out to see me when he was this way on holiday I relay appreciated the visit and he is a good friend it was nice to talk he is a very kind and helpful Man.
As for me I am doing well with my pump good results all round last tests were 52% I don't think I could have been ok when Paul died without it as at the time I was not eating for a few days but just doing my bloods and seeing that they were ok was a help so I will be back on more or at least Ill try we are getting there the boys are saying they are ok but it will take a bit by for now you all take care.

 

[HOBIE]

Welcome back "Grandma". Really sorry to hear about Paul. He was a positive person & those boys are a credit to both of you. It was good to see you last week & please take care. 😉

 

[AlisonM]

Hi Steff and Grandma, nice to gave you back with us.

Steff, I'm glad the Big D is behaving itself.

Grandma, I'm sorry for your loss and sending big virtual hugs.

 

[Northerner]

Hi grandma, I was very sorry to hear the news about your husband when I saw it on Facebook, it must have been a terrible shock Sending you {{{HUGS}}} and wishing you and the boys well.

 

[grandma]

Hi grandma, I was very sorry to hear the news about your husband when I saw it on Facebook, it must have been a terrible shock Sending you {{{HUGS}}} and wishing you and the boys well.

thanks to you all we are getting there but it is hard well at least the big D is doing okay the pump has been a god send dont think I would have geen as good on the jabs🙂

 

[grandma]

Welcome back "Grandma". Really sorry to hear about Paul. He was a positive person & those boys are a credit to both of you. It was good to see you last week & please take care. 😉

Thanks Hobie hope to see you soon it was good to talk🙂

 

[Bloden]

So sorry to hear about your husband, Grandma. What a terrible shock for all of you. You know there are lots of people here that care about you, so don't be a stranger.😱 Take care.

 

[scootdevon]

Evening all soz not been in for a while... now working as a homecare support worker split shifts etc hope all is well... My diabetic control is good, down from 16.8 - 16.6 (51 - 49) last HbA1C in january 🙂 weight is now 15 st 6 🙂 tc all catch up soon 😉

 

[pottersusan]

You may have noticed I'm back

I'm fine but, its been a traumatic 18 months. My big (in all senses of the word) brother had Prostate cancer and lost the use of his legs. Unfortunately he died earlier this year. I'm now coming up for air!

The moral of this sorry tale for all you chaps of a certain age is get your Prostate checked on a regular basis. Believe me, you don't want to go through what my brother had to suffer.

To add to my list of conditions as long term results of my surgery I've got osteoporosis, osteomalacia and the latest is irritable bowel syndrome - the change in diet is making diabetes management 'interesting' at the moment. I'm now the proud owner of a cgm - am just waiting for the transmitter to be delivered so I can use it. Please note this is not nhs funded!! I'm living on gruel (oatmeal not wheat cos of the ibs!) to fund it!😱

 

[Northerner]

You may have noticed I'm back

I'm fine but, its been a traumatic 18 months. My big (in all senses of the word) brother had Prostate cancer and lost the use of his legs. Unfortunately he died earlier this year. I'm now coming up for air!

The moral of this sorry tale for all you chaps of a certain age is get your Prostate checked on a regular basis. Believe me, you don't want to go through what my brother had to suffer.

To add to my list of conditions as long term results of my surgery I've got osteoporosis, osteomalacia and the latest is irritable bowel syndrome - the change in diet is making diabetes management 'interesting' at the moment. I'm now the proud owner of a cgm - am just waiting for the transmitter to be delivered so I can use it. Please note this is not nhs funded!! I'm living on gruel (oatmeal not wheat cos of the ibs!) to fund it!😱

Very sorry to hear that you have additional problems Susan My deepest sympathies for the loss of your brother.

I hope the CGM works well for you.

 

[Northerner]

Evening all soz not been in for a while... now working as a homecare support worker split shifts etc hope all is well... My diabetic control is good, down from 16.8 - 16.6 (51 - 49) last HbA1C in january 🙂 weight is now 15 st 6 tc all catch up soon 😉

Hi Duane! Good to hear from you again 🙂 Good to hear you have things under control 🙂 I'm guessing you mean 6.6, not 16.6!

 

[pottersusan]

I'm practising dividing by 18 cos it's set up for the USA! I can't see how to change it mmls nor can the nurse. Does anyone out there know how to do it? It's a Dexcom G4

 

[HelenHanfe]

I've been MIA....I've missed the forum....

Generally been fed up...I did so well, at the end of last year, but here we are, over 6 months later and feel so overwhelmed...

Stuck at what seems like the same weight for a year....keep getting reminders to go for a blood test/review at the surgery, but whenever I try to get an appointment, they don't have any....

I need a good swift kick, something to get me motivated....if I could just get past this weight plateau....I'm sure good things would follow....

I feel such a failure....every day feels like a slog....

Just re-reading what I've written is depressing....

HelenHanfe

 

[HOBIE]

Keep at it Helen. Make a plan & walk to somewhere every day. 🙂

 

[Northerner]

Hi Helen, good to hear from you again 🙂 Oi! You are NOT a failure! Diabetes is hard work. When we are first diagnosed, it becomes very much the focus of our lives, and when you start to tackle it and control it successfully this can often lead to either burnout - where it all just seems too hard to maintain - or complacency - where you start to get maybe a bit too relaxed and start to let things slip. I think this is perfectly natural. The trick is to realise what is happening and start to get back on the horse. This is what you are doing, but coming back here, so well done! 🙂

Try not to obsess too much about the weight, and maybe concentrate a bit more of what you are eating and see if you can make some improvements to make it more diabetes-friendly. Starting a food diary would be a good idea to begin with. And do try your utmost to get an appointment so you know where you stand with everything. Whatever the outcome, it is a solid and positive first step to getting back on track. Finally - talk to us! You know you are always welcome here, and that we will do our best to help in any way we can 🙂 Hopefully, regaining good control will also lift your mood and make you feel healthier and more positive about life in general, then you will have more strength to tackle the other issues. Please keep us updated! 🙂

 

[Ruthy]

Hi Helen,

Sounds like you're feeling really under the weather with it all at the moment. Hang in there! I was wondering if you'd tried one of the Living with Diabetes Days that Diabetes UK run? Lots of people have found them inspiring. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/How_we_help/Living-with-Diabetes-Days/
Might even put you in touch with a few local people, so you could team up for a walk in the park or a coffee after a swim? It's really hard to stay motivated, but a bit of support can help. How about having a chat with one of the Diabetes UK Peer Support volunteers, on 0843 353 8600 or TalktoSomeone@diabetes.org.uk .

 

[HelenHanfe]

Thank you for your supportive messages...I appreciate it.

I keep my status to myself - for a number of reasons - and other than WW lady, doctor/nurse, etc., at the surgery, I don't share my D with anyone, which is why I found the forum so useful...

Didn't feel like any question was stupid and everyone is so supportive...but day to day, I find it harder and harder to keep going, when I keep having to hide it all the time.... It's entirely my choice...but lately, just feeling up against it all...

When I struggle, there is no one to talk about it with...and then when I succeed, no one to share it with...gets hard...

Thanks again...I'm going to try and pick myself up....focus myself...and keep coming back here !!

Helen

 

[Northerner]

...When I struggle, there is no one to talk about it with...and then when I succeed, no one to share it with...gets hard...

Thanks again...I'm going to try and pick myself up....focus myself...and keep coming back here !!

Helen

Helen, I look forward to hearing more from you 🙂 If you want to just keep a little bit of daily contact, why not just post your waking reading in the Group waking average thread? Of course, you don't have to if you'd rather not, it's just a suggestion 🙂