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New Recruit to Diabetes

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Nadira Emjay said:
Bubbsie, Rob K, thanks so much for your advice. I have found worrying about everything makes things worse than they are. Perhaps I am in denial. I don't know. On the other side better to know and control it rather than live in ignorance. It's only a case of being eating sensibly and exercising which I should have done in the first place. My biggest fear if I die early from diabetes complication who will look after my daughter. I lost my mum at an early age and my eldest daughter was stillborn. That's were all my fear and anxiety stems from. The 'normal' life I used to know is no more
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Not surprising you feel traumatised at the moment...losing a child...mother...now this too...so difficult to put things in perspective after such traumatic events...denial...yes I did that...took some time for me to accept it...didn't mention it...told few people...now...completely different attitude...firstly it's not your fault you have diabetes...I am a firm believer we have a genetic pre-disposition for type 2...if not...then all my friends/family that may be overweight...inactive...who eat carbs would be type 2 too!...I was devastated at my diagnosis...now...I look back...feel better than I have for years...take better care of myself than I ever have...live a relatively normal life...eat many of the things I did before...apart from the obvious enemies...white bread...potatoes...starchy foods...the list can be endless...stop feeling guilty...remember not your fault...stop looking back...time to decide how to manage/control your condition...no reason why you should die early from diabetes...it is possible to delay/avoid complications...there are so many positive accounts here from members here who have managed to live a 'normal' life...possibly a much healthier one with their diabetes...please read the book I recommended it will answer so many of your questions...fears...help you put things in perspective.
 
Bubbsie said:
Not surprising you feel traumatised at the moment...losing a child...mother...now this too...so difficult to put things in perspective after such traumatic events...denial...yes I did that...took some time for me to accept it...didn't mention it...told few people...now...completely different attitude...firstly it's not your fault you have diabetes...I am a firm believer we have a genetic pre-disposition for type 2...if not...then all my friends/family that may be overweight...inactive...who eat carbs would be type 2 too!...I was devastated at my diagnosis...now...I look back...feel better than I have for years...take better care of myself than I ever have...live a relatively normal life...eat many of the things I did before...apart from the obvious enemies...white bread...potatoes...starchy foods...the list can be endless...stop feeling guilty...remember not your fault...stop looking back...time to decide how to manage/control your condition...no reason why you should die early from diabetes...it is possible to delay/avoid complications...there are so many positive accounts here from members here who have managed to live a 'normal' life...possibly a much healthier one with their diabetes...please read the book I recommended it will answer so many of your questions...fears...help you put things in perspective.
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Your response made me well up. I am trying my best and not worry about every twinge when it is really nothing like that at all. Use to go into hospital with anxiety attacks thinking something wrong with my heart when it's nothing like at all. Thanks so much for your kindness
 
Nadira Emjay said:
Your response made me well up. I am trying my best and not worry about every twinge when it is really nothing at all. Use to go into hospital with anxiety attacks thinking something wrong with my heart when it's nothing like at all. Thanks so much for your kindness
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Don't post as much as I used to apart from the Waking Blood Sugars Nadira...or something I feel particularly strongly about...always try to respond to a newbie thread...so important to encourage those new to type 2...although sometimes difficult to know where to draw the line...too much information... too much advice....too technical/daunting...can be a minefield...it really isn't that much of an adjustment once you get the basics right...why not have a read of the waking sugars thread...will show you what results other members achieve...successes/disappointments (a lot of mine from way back)...give you so many tips...suggestions...off out soon...will check in & see how you go...as will other members...slightly quiet on the forum today...holidays...work...life...no doubt you will receive a lot of support...once things ease off...not kindness...reassurance you can deal with this...odd...its really is one of those conditions we can exert great control over...all up to us...and forgot to say...6.1 is not so bad...really.
 
Hope you have a lovely day. Working from home as have to do the school run.
 
The other thing been getting today is tingling/burning sensation in my feet. Difficulty can't distinguish whether to do with diabetes or just that my feet are tired. I try to be positive but self pity always comes in to play
 
I hope you are all well. Had a follow up with the doctors yesterday. My HBa1c was 5.6. I hope I can continue around this range. Haven't lost anymore weight since the last time, but haven't gained any which is a good thing. Next round of blood test in 6 months instead of 3. Blood pressure meds will increase though. Have a lovely weekend.
 
Hi Nadira...good to see you back here with a positive update...good reduction in you HbA1c...steady decrease is I believe the best way forward...there is no reason why you cannot keep that level steady...and...most likely aim for a further reduction if you continue at this rate... with all the hard work you are clearly doing...slightly disappointing with the blood pressure elevation...however...have you considered whether your BP is affected by what is commonly referred to as 'White Coat Syndrome'...when I was initially diagnosed my blood pressure was exceptionally high...I took Ramipril until January of this year...once I lost weight...adjusted my diet...became more active...it decreased...however...whenever I went to see my GP...it would elevate...he was aware of that...have you ever considered monitoring your BP at home...I eventually got myself a BP monitor...started to record my BP at home...when I had had a couple of months of regular blood pressure...I discussed it with my GP...he agreed to discontinue the Ramipril...providing I continue to monitor it at home...he recognised my BP was always higher during my consultations with him...obviously you must be guided by your GP on this issue...but...it might be worth considering checking your blood pressure at home...it may be less when you are not in a clinical environment...once again well done on your HbA1c reduction...good luck with the next one...keep us updated...good to hear of your progress.
 
Welcome to the forum, @Nadira Emjay. Your 10kg weight loss is impressive, so please accept my congratulations.

Your GP's delivery of diagnosis leaves something to be desired. However, please try to concentrate on the future and what you can do to manage you diabetes -
manage body weight;
eat sensibly, in particular limit all carbohydrates, not just sugar;
be physically active - not necessarily sport / gym etc, unless that's what you love, but things that fit into your life eg walking of cycling, rather the driving or taking bus on suitable journeys.
 
Bubbsie said:
Hi Nadira...good to see you back here with a positive update...good reduction in you HbA1c...steady decrease is I believe the best way forward...there is no reason why you cannot keep that level steady...and...most likely aim for a further reduction if you continue at this rate... with all the hard work you are clearly doing...slightly disappointing with the blood pressure elevation...however...have you considered whether your BP is affected by what is commonly referred to as 'White Coat Syndrome'...when I was initially diagnosed my blood pressure was exceptionally high...I took Ramipril until January of this year...once I lost weight...adjusted my diet...became more active...it decreased...however...whenever I went to see my GP...it would elevate...he was aware of that...have you ever considered monitoring your BP at home...I eventually got myself a BP monitor...started to record my BP at home...when I had had a couple of months of regular blood pressure...I discussed it with my GP...he agreed to discontinue the Ramipril...providing I continue to monitor it at home...he recognised my BP was always higher during my consultations with him...obviously you must be guided by your GP on this issue...but...it might be worth considering checking your blood pressure at home...it may be less when you are not in a clinical environment...once again well done on your HbA1c reduction...good luck with the next one...keep us updated...good to hear of your progress.
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Thanks Bubsie. I was thinking of the white coat syndrome. Do get anxious when I go to docs. Will think about the bp monitor at home. Hope you are enjoying the lovely weather
 
Copepod said:
Welcome to the forum, @Nadira Emjay. Your 10kg weight loss is impressive, so please accept my congratulations.

Your GP's delivery of diagnosis leaves something to be desired. However, please try to concentrate on the future and what you can do to manage you diabetes -
manage body weight;
eat sensibly, in particular limit all carbohydrates, not just sugar;
be physically active - not necessarily sport / gym etc, unless that's what you love, but things that fit into your life eg walking of cycling, rather the driving or taking bus on suitable journeys.
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Thank you. Has definitely been a change. Doc did apologise again and have decided to let go of initial shock, it wasn't doing me any good. With reassurances from this forum hopefully will continue managing diabetes. Hope u are well
 
Really glad to hear you've decided to let go of initial shock - a very wise and positive decision. Yes, thanks, I'm having a good weekend. Hope you are too?
 
Nadira Emjay said:
Thanks Bubsie. I was thinking of the white coat syndrome. Do get anxious when I go to docs. Will think about the bp monitor at home. Hope you are enjoying the lovely weather
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Its a thought Nadira...happened to me quite often with my GP...enjoying the weather...try to keep out of the sun...just spent hours working in the garden...so hot...I don't do well in the sun...I'm so pale...I burn easy...did okay today though...worked hard...rewarding myself at the moment...won't say what with...may set a bed example😱😱😱.
 
Copepod said:
Really glad to hear you've decided to let go of initial shock - a very wise and positive decision. Yes, thanks, I'm having a good weekend. Hope you are too?
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Been spring cleaning for the last four weekends, each room one by one. It's never ending lol
 
Bubbsie said:
Its a thought Nadira...happened to me quite often with my GP...enjoying the weather...try to keep out of the sun...just spent hours working in the garden...so hot...I don't do well in the sun...I'm so pale...I burn easy...did okay today though...worked hard...rewarding myself at the moment...won't say what with...may set a bed example😱😱😱.
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Thank you Bubsie. Been spring cleaning the last few weekends. The garden will be last thing to do. Too much to do. At least keeps my mind of things. I might reward myself too
 
Hello Nadira and welcome to the forum. I was told I didn't need a meter too. I try and measure at least three times a day but if I've been 'bad' I don't want to. :D

Don't reward yourself with carbs!
 
Ditto said:
Hello Nadira and welcome to the forum. I was told I didn't need a meter too. I try and measure at least three times a day but if I've been 'bad' I don't want to. :D

Don't reward yourself with carbs!
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Thanks for the welcome Ditto. Hope you are having a good weekend🙂
 
Nadira Emjay said:
Thank you Bubsie. Been spring cleaning the last few weekends. The garden will be last thing to do. Too much to do. At least keeps my mind of things. I might reward myself too
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Nadira...don't follow my example...as @Ditto says don't have carbs...what about a new handbag...or some shoes...or both:D:D:D.
 
Or a new experience eg try orienteering, geocaching or parkrun. All of those can be done walking. Reaching some geocaches is best done on a bike. Many orienteering clubs have summer series, typically on Tues / Wed / Thurs evenings or Sat mornings. For geocaching, you need to own / borrow a smartphone of GPS and sign up on www.geocaching.com For parkrun, you need to register on www.parkrun.com and find your most convenient event, then print out a barcode to take along before start at 9am (England and Wales) or 9.30am (Scotland and Northern Ireland) on Saturday.
 
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