My First Diaversary

[SueEK]

Hi to all my virtual friends. Well I can't believe a whole year has gone since being first diagnosed with Type 2. Thought I would reflect a little on my year.
I can't deny I was shocked when the doctor said my finger prick was 20.3. I had gone to him thinking I had a urine infection but nothing showed in the sample except sugar. This was followed by an HbA1c and again when I got the phone call saying it was 90 (it meant nothing to me) and he explained that this confirmed the diagnosis you could have knocked me down with a feather. I truly thought they had made a mistake - I was slim, had never been overweight, had no family history and had never had a sweet tooth, I thought this precluded me from something like diabetes - WRONG.
Once I had accepted that this was indeed the case I threw myself into lowering my carbs, perhaps a bit too much, lost 20lb, though that was more than enough and have managed to bring my 90 down to 45, normal cholesterol levels and normal BP. All in all this has made me a healthier person all round so no bad thing. The biggest change for me however is that I have a better life simply by not spending every afternoon asleep, I would be so exhausted after lunch that I would literally drag myself into the lounge to sleep - this no longer happens and my day is not limited to morning and evening.
So back to the present. This forum has been invaluable to me, it has taught me so much about what I need to do, or at least try to do, it has lifted me up when I have felt quite low and supported me when I have needed it. I have never been a 'forum' person but this one is special, such lovely, kind, supportive members, each really caring about our lives, not just our diabetic life. The Admin staff are all great with sensible, sound and informative comments all made in a gentle way, thank you so much.
So onwards to the next year, I hope I can keep it up. I looked at my signature again today and wondered if I needed to change it but actually I think the same is true. I do still struggle at times but I am definitely positive and will continue to do my best to help myself.
Thanks again my friends, you are a joy to know.
Sue xx

 

[Northerner]

You've done amazingly @SueEK! Well done! 🙂 I often say to newly-diagnosed people that the adjustments they make can lead to them feeling much happier and healthier than they may have done for some time - and you are living proof that I'm not fibbing! 🙂 There will always be times when we struggle a bit, but the forum is here for those times, and does a terrific job at supporting us through 🙂

 

[SB2015]

This was a surprise @SueEK.

With the quality of the support that you offer others on here I am amazed that you have only been involved for one year. You offer a positive role model. Good to have you on here.

 

[SueEK]

This was a surprise @SueEK.

With the quality of the support that you offer others on here I am amazed that you have only been involved for one year. You offer a positive role model. Good to have you on here.

Ah bless you thanks. I have learnt a lot from everyone on here and it's good to pass it on to others who struggle, kind of 'pay it back' 🙂

 

[Stitch147]

Happy diaversary.

 

[eggyg]

Congratulations, sort of. Well done for how far you’ve come in a year. I too feel you’ve been one of us for much longer. Keep doing what you’ve been doing and you’ll be fine. 🙂

 

[Grannylorraine]

Happy diaversary day, mine is around this time of year as well, I can't remember the exact date just know it was early January.

Congratulations on how far you have come with controlling your D.

 

[Ralph-YK]

Where does the time go? A month ago it was 5 years for me.

 

[rebrascora]

CongratuIations Sue on all you have achieved in a year. I too assumed you had been diabetic for much longer from the content and quality of your posts. Totally agree with your comment about the forum. It is a priceless resource, particularly to those newly diagnosed.

I will be celebrating mine next month and I think it really is a cause for celebration because it marks the start of my new healthier lifestyle and the end to my migraines and my sugar addiction.... ok... maybe not the end of the addiction, as I suspect it may always be there, but the beginning of my control of it. So proud that I haven't used sugar or sweeteners for more than 6 months other than in the odd food item that I have bought.
Thinking I might treat myself to a spa day to mark the occasion.... it must be 8 years since I visited a spa but this seems like a good excuse to treat myself and will tie in with my birthday since I was diagnosed the day after. Off to surf the web and see if I can find a bargain deal....

 

[SueEK]

CongratuIations Sue on all you have achieved in a year. I too assumed you had been diabetic for much longer from the content and quality of your posts. Totally agree with your comment about the forum. It is a priceless resource, particularly to those newly diagnosed.

I will be celebrating mine next month and I think it really is a cause for celebration because it marks the start of my new healthier lifestyle and the end to my migraines and my sugar addiction.... ok... maybe not the end of the addiction, as I suspect it may always be there, but the beginning of my control of it. So proud that I haven't used sugar or sweeteners for more than 6 months other than in the odd food item that I have bought.
Thinking I might treat myself to a spa day to mark the occasion.... it must be 8 years since I visited a spa but this seems like a good excuse to treat myself and will tie in with my birthday since I was diagnosed the day after. Off to surf the web and see if I can find a bargain deal....

Thanks so much and what a brilliant idea about the spa day - why didn't I think of that doh!! My addiction is bread and still crave more even when I have had a slice and l look longingly at the croissants and scones in the bakers window (not bothered about the cakes). Still we all have curbed our weaknesses as much as possible haven't we, so guess we are not doing too bad. You've obviously done really well if you have managed to cut out your sugar addiction to the extent you have - well done and thanks again for your kind words.

 

[rebrascora]

Would suggest we went together but I am guessing we probably don't live close enough... I'm in the North East (County Durham)

 

[Flower]

Well done @Sue, time just flies by in diabetes- land doesn't it!🙂

What they say above 🙂 - your posts are what makes this forum such a fabulous place to be part of. Thank you so much for that 🙂

 

[SueEK]

Would suggest we went together but I am guessing we probably don't live close enough... I'm in the North East (County Durham)

Would have been great but I'm in East Sussex - shame

 

[rebrascora]

Would have been great but I'm in East Sussex - shame

Bummer!

 

[SueEK]

Bummer!

😛😛😛

 

[Andy HB]

You might not be too far from my big sis (well she's quite diddy actually, but is the eldest) in East Sussex and she's a Sue too. 🙂

Anyway, congrats on your one year diaversary. I think that I can say that based on your excellent progress.

Andy 🙂

 

[Ditto]

Congratulations on one year. 🙂 I thought you were a long time type 2! Excellent post.

 

[trophywench]

If you'd asked me, I'd have said you joined the forum about a couple of months ago Sue!

 

[SueEK]

If you'd asked me, I'd have said you joined the forum about a couple of months ago Sue!

No definitely a year, feels longer at times 🙄

 

[SueEK]

You might not be too far from my big sis (well she's quite diddy actually, but is the eldest) in East Sussex and she's a Sue too. 🙂

Anyway, congrats on your one year diaversary. I think that I can say that based on your excellent progress.

Andy 🙂

Thanks Andy (I’m just outside Brighton)