Hi I have just been diagnosed as T2 with my HBA1C level of 55 was 58 on my previous test done just before Christmas. I have been looking at the forum and you all give some great advice. I have an telephone appointment with the doctor on Thursday to discuss a treatment plan so I am not even sure if any or what medication i will be put on. I have already lost nearly 2st in weigh but have a very long way to go with my weight loss journey but I am trying. It nice to be able to read and chat with people in the same situation. I just hope i can get my head round it all.
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Welcome to the forum.
You have done really well with your weight loss so are on the right track. I hope that with an HbA1C you will be given the opportunity to make further progress with dietary changes without going onto medication for 3 months as you would need to be doing that anyway.
Keeping a good watch on high carbohydrate foods and reducing those in your dietary regime is a good start.
It is a good idea to have a list of questions when you have your appointment as it is easy to forget what you wanted to ask.
You should expect to get foot and retinal screening as well.
You have done really well with your weight loss so are on the right track. I hope that with an HbA1C you will be given the opportunity to make further progress with dietary changes without going onto medication for 3 months as you would need to be doing that anyway.
Keeping a good watch on high carbohydrate foods and reducing those in your dietary regime is a good start.
It is a good idea to have a list of questions when you have your appointment as it is easy to forget what you wanted to ask.
You should expect to get foot and retinal screening as well.
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Hi and welcome. See what your Dr says on Thursday, but remember you don't have to agree to meds right now, if you think you can lower your count more by lowering your carbs and doing some exercise, then say you want to try that first, which is what I have done/am doing. Do you have a BG meter? They are a huge help in checking which carby food give you the highest spikes, lets you see where you can reduce portion or change to an alternative instead. You are unlikely to get one from your Dr, most of us T2s have to self-fund, but it is so worth it. Do a finger prick before you eat and again 2 hours after your first bite, you want it to be no more than 2 mmol higher.
Do let us know what your Dr says on Thursday
Do let us know what your Dr says on Thursday
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Welcome to the forum @Moburt
Glad you have found us! And great to hear that you have found browsing the forum helpful. Having others alongside who are facing the same daily challenges can be so helpful!
Well done on your weight loss! That’s a terrific achievement 🙂 Onward and downward as folks here often say!
Hope your appointment today goes well - let us know what they say 🙂
Glad you have found us! And great to hear that you have found browsing the forum helpful. Having others alongside who are facing the same daily challenges can be so helpful!
Well done on your weight loss! That’s a terrific achievement 🙂 Onward and downward as folks here often say!
Hope your appointment today goes well - let us know what they say 🙂
Morning, thank you the doctors surgery have also called me now to arrange an appointment with DN next Tuesday so that is a step forward. The doctor will be calling me this afternoon so I will you let you know what she said.
It is so nice to be able to talk on here, I am very lucky as my husband is amazing and super supportive but its nice to be able to have a conversation with someone that is actually going through the same things and thoughts. My head has been all over the place over the last few days and its been very emotional but I know I will get my head around it all once I know what the plan is going forward.
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Don’t worry, that is entirely normal, and completely to be expected.
Getting a diagnosis with a long-term condition like diabetes can be a real shock, and can take some time to process and adjust to.
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.
Try not to be disheartened about your diagnosis, many people on the forum later reflect that their diagnosis became a sort of catalyst which prompted them to make lots of positive changes towards a healthier and more active life. Perhaps changes that they had been intending to make for years, but had never quite managed to. Some report feeling fitter and healthier than they have in years once they have got to grips with things.
Often you don’t realise how weary, worn down and lethargic you have been feeling. Erratic and elevated blood glucose levels can be exhausting and are linked with low mood, but this may have come on quite gradually over quite a long time. Making a few positive changes can give you more energy, a clearer mind, and a brighter outlook. Plus the regular checks you get after a diagnosis with diabetes mean that any potential problems may be spotted earlier, and can be sorted out sooner.
Hope the appointment goes well next Tuesday 🙂
Morning, well the doctors went really well she said that as my HBA1C is in the lower range 55 that she is happy for me to try and bring it down over the next 3 months before we try Metformin. I do see the DN next week and she may change that but i am ok with medication anyway so whatever they think is best. But i am going to try and reduce my weight some more and see what i can do. I have said that as my levels are low that i would like to try to get it into remission. She thinks with losing weight cutting curbs that i have a good chance of doing this. So in all it was a good phone call i will now wait and see what the DN says next week but i am feeling more positive about it all now. I have a plan and I am looking forward to trying to kick my Diabetes into remission. However it will be a lot of planning and prep but will be worth it. I am so glad i have found this forum as it defiantly helps talking with people who understand.
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That sounds like a positive response from your GP so I hope the nurses meeting will be equally so. As you are motivated to try dietary changes I hope she will support that.
In the meantime you might find it useful to make a food diary of everything including quantities you eat and drink with an estimate of the amount of carbs you are having. Cutting down by a third for a couple of weeks, then another third until you get to where you want or need to be would be a good strategy, the slow reduction in carbs will help in preventing eye or nerve issues (your nurse may not even be aware that it could be an issue).
They may say it is not necessary to get a blood glucose monitor to home test but I think you will find many people find that is key to making good food choices.
If it helps then post some examples of the meals you have and people can make some suggestions for savings on carbs or comment on particular things which may be a problem.
Keep us posted on how you get on.
In the meantime you might find it useful to make a food diary of everything including quantities you eat and drink with an estimate of the amount of carbs you are having. Cutting down by a third for a couple of weeks, then another third until you get to where you want or need to be would be a good strategy, the slow reduction in carbs will help in preventing eye or nerve issues (your nurse may not even be aware that it could be an issue).
They may say it is not necessary to get a blood glucose monitor to home test but I think you will find many people find that is key to making good food choices.
If it helps then post some examples of the meals you have and people can make some suggestions for savings on carbs or comment on particular things which may be a problem.
Keep us posted on how you get on.
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