Mum - Type 2

[newbs]

My Mum now has Type 2 diabetes. She has been feeling unwell for a few days, thirsty, passing urine etc (as you all know!) and today her BG was 13.6. Not sure if she will be diet or tablet controlled as yet but I know her weight will be an issue, not sure how she will cope with that being brought up. Just hoping she will take care of herself as I have been trying to tactfully say things for a while but she hasn't taken my advice. It is hard as I don't want to upset her but it's been over 3 years now since my Dad passed away and she really needs to start looking after herself better, it is a big worry.

 

[Northerner]

Very sorry to hear about your Mum's diagnosis newbs Perhaps you could print off Maggie Davey's letter and give it to her, or even go through it with her? If she's a reader, then there's the unput-downable classic Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker 😉

I suppose the thing to do is to try not to overwhelm her with information, but try to get her off on the right footing. Perhaps you could cook her a meal or two and explain why the various things are good for her?

 

[newbs]

Thank you so much for the links Northerner, much appreciated. She does like to read so I think both will be very helpful. 🙂

 

[margie]

Hope your Mum comes to terms with the diagnosis quickly. You may become her expert adviser.