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[Raymond]

Hi, I've just been diagnosed with Type 2 and have been prescribed tablets by my GP. When diagnosed I had a blood glucose reading of 32.5 and after a week and a half of the tablets it still reads 25.9. I don't have much faith in my GP and was told by someone that he should be referring me to a Clinic or at least putting me in touch with a support group of some sort. I know very little about what my diet should be and the measures I should be taking from now on. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Ta

 

[margie]

Hello Raymond and welcome to the Forums.

If you haven't already taken a look then this link might provide you with some help.

http://www.diabetessupport.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=10406

Many GPs handle (is that the right word) Type 2s themselves, whereas Type 1s are more likely to be referred to a clinic.

You should ask your Dr if you can attend a Diabetes education programme such as Desmond or X-pert. There is some information here via the following link

http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to..._managing_your_diabetes/Structured_Education/

Its common to feel lost when first diagnosed, there are many here who came away with a diagnosis and nothing else. It will get easier, and ask as much as you need to.

 

[Northerner]

Hi Raymond, welcome to the forum 🙂 Very sorry to hear about your diagnosis - how were you diagnosed? 32.5 is, as no doubt you know, very high. It does sound very high still - when did you take the test that showed 25.9? If it was not long after eating it may be due to a combination of an initial elevated level (because you are so recently diagnosed) and the food you ate.

Have a look in our 'Useful Links' thread for some links to information that will help you get a handle on what to expect, how to approach your diabetes management, and some examples of good reading matter - hopefully these will help you formulate questions for your doctor. One thing you will learn is to be persistent if you are not happy or left wondering about things after your doctors appointments. Standards of care vary, sadly, so some people get a better start than others.

 

[Northerner]

margie beat me to it! 😉

 

[Steff]

Hi Raymond and a warm welcome to this brillaint forum, any questions you may have dont hesitate to ask they will always be someone about to help x

 

[Robster65]

Hi Raymond. Welcome 🙂

Hope your BG levels come down after a short while. You can find lots of good advice for lowering your BG and improving your overall lifestyle.🙂

Rob

 

[Mark T]

Hi Raymond and welcome to the forums 🙂

What measures should you do now? It's a shame that the Doctors don't really help with this or at least refer you to someone who will give the advice.

If you are overweight, then it's a good idea to loose the weight!

Blood glucose levels are influenced by foods that contain carbohydrates, this isn't just sugars but also starchy foods like bread, potatoes and pasta. So you want to reduce you consumption of all of those. Eating foods that have a lower Glycemic index helps as well (there?s some books for that in the useful links).

The Gretchen Becker book is invaluable.

One thing that is worthwhile is considering getting a blood glucose meter and testing your levels to work out how you response to various different foods. This article here talks about this: http://loraldiabetes.blogspot.com/2009/04/test-test-test.html

 

[Lilies]

Hi Raymond and welcome,
When I was diagnosed they told me if I'd have been 30 I would have been admitted to hospital
Glad to hear you have tablets, get out and exercise even walking helps and tons of info on here

 

[Caroline]

Hello Raymond and welcome. Your GP sounds as helpful as mine.

Can't add tot he advice given already, but please feel free to ask as many questions as you like. SOmeone is sure to point you inthe right direction!

 

[grufflybear]

Hello Raymond, I was recently diagnosed and I have found huge help on here, GPs seem to vary in the level of interest and help but I have found that mine responded once they realised that I was interested in more detailed advice, especially fine tuning diet and exercise. The NHS response feels a bit passive and none of us can hang around waiting for that to change, forum like this is an excellent place to start with links and advice others have added already.