newbie in distress

[Martin Canty]

because of the diarrhea

One thing we often fail to mention on this forum is the importance of hydration..... A few liters of water a day can really have a positive effect on the body's metabolism.

 

[mally]

i drink water all day long and yes it really makes a difference thanks Martin

 

[Alison Carr]

Just keep on fighting back and you will win. But keep on at your doctors for your appointment with the nurse - these days if you don't push it they don't bother. What with 5 minute restrictions on doctors appointments for each problem one doesn't feel like they have time to care. So you have to keep on at them as your health matters to you, and you need support - re diabetic nurse/dietician and information/learning about diabetes courses. Ring them up and ask just how long you have to wait!!! and Keep smiling - Regards, Alison

 

[mally]

i will do that tomorrow, thanks Alison

 

[mally]

so this was my levels from this morning, 5.8 after waking up this morning, 5.7 after my breakfast and 5.3 after my dinner, run out of strips so will have to wait now for more to arrive, but i feel a little better every day

 

[grovesy]

They are good numbers!

 

[mally]

iv been keeping away from the carbs and sugar, exercising twice a day , walking for 30mins

 

[Alison Carr]

All sounds positive; if you weren't settling down with eating and Metaformin there is a 'slow-release version' which you could have asked for (of course it is more expensive so they don't start off with it)! Hope you've managed to arrange an appointment with the diabetic nurse. Regards, Alison