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[Lisa66]

Ps. As I'm sure you're aware you'll probably need to test a bit more and adjust your insulin as you become more active and your eating habits change. There will be days when you may need an extra snack or two, which can be frustrating, so have some healthy snacks about and don't let it stop you doing the exercise...you'll soon see a pattern and be able to work out adjustments (or ask advice from DSN).🙂

 

[Kathleen_1804]

That's perfectly understandable. Set yourself small achievable goals. As you achieve these you'll gain more confidence to step up to your next challenge and they will become easier as you get fitter. A basic pedometer is good for walking too, maybe you have one on your phone or could download an app. Set yourself a goal a week maybe. One day at a time, or a week. A week goes surprisingly quickly. You've taken the first steps by joining the gym and eating better, so there's two things to tick off. Perhaps keep a little notebook to jot down your achievements, however small. (Hope I'm sounding encouraging rather than bossy?) x

No this is really helping me i never thought about writing down what i want to achieve could be a long list because i want to achieve alot i actually have a fitbit but a cheaper version one x

 

[Kathleen_1804]

Ps. As I'm sure you're aware you'll probably need to test a bit more and adjust your insulin as you become more active and your eating habits change. There will be days when you may need an extra snack or two, which can be frustrating, so have some healthy snacks about and don't let it stop you doing the exercise...you'll soon see a pattern and be able to work out adjustments (or ask advice from DSN).🙂

yes i spoke to my diabetic nurse and she advise me on what to have 🙂

 

[Greyhound Gal]

Hi Kathleen and welcome to the forum. @Lisa66 has given you some good advice and I hope you start to see and feel some improvements soon.
If you have any questions or just want a rant, feel free. Someone will be along to help wherever we can 🙂

 

[Bubbsie]

i am scared of failing that what worries me but i need to do something and i really want another baby but most of all i want to do it for me x x

Never be afraid of failing something at first...even second...each time you try again...you push yourself a little harder...bit like learning to ride a bike when we were small...how many times did we fall off...then finally those stabilisers came off...then no stopping us...but...do believe you need achievable goals...the gym three times a week...if you enjoy that fine...if not start with one visit...build up...I was so inactive last year...when diagnosed clueless about diabetes...no idea how to navigate the health service...my GP and I had the most awful relationship...came on the forum...got advice...listened learned...started by walking to my local shop...then built up...now not unusual to walk 3-4miles a day...have an exercise bike...do an hour on it most days...whatever you can do is a benefit...Kathleen...you are a mother...the hardest job in the world...you can do that...you can manage this...and that DSN...who knows she may be may have more empathy than the previous one...you need to think about all the things you are good at...what you've accomplished...feel proud of them...you have nothing to prove to us...most of us have been where you are...know how you feel.

 

[Kathleen_1804]

Never be afraid of failing something at first...even second...each time you try again...you push yourself a little harder...bit like learning to ride a bike when we were small...how many times did we fall off...then finally those stabilisers came off...then no stopping us...but...do believe you need achievable goals...the gym three times a week...if you enjoy that fine...if not start with one visit...build up...I was so inactive last year...when diagnosed clueless about diabetes...no idea how to navigate the health service...my GP and I had the most awful relationship...came on the forum...got advice...listened learned...started by walking to my local shop...then built up...now not unusual to walk 3-4miles a day...have an exercise bike...do an hour on it most days...whatever you can do is a benefit...Kathleen...you are a mother...the hardest job in the world...you can do that...you can manage this...and that DSN...who knows she may be may have more empathy than the previous one...you need to think about all the things you are good at...what you've accomplished...feel proud of them...you have nothing to prove to us...most of us have been where you are...know how you feel.

thank you for the support it has really helped today i need to put a plan of action in place x x

 

[Kathleen_1804]

Hi Kathleen and welcome to the forum. @Lisa66 has given you some good advice and I hope you start to see and feel some improvements soon.
If you have any questions or just want a rant, feel free. Someone will be along to help wherever we can 🙂

Thank you x

 

[Bubbsie]

thank you for the support it has really helped today i need to put a plan of action in place x x

Yep...certainly one of your options Kathleen...or you could let it develop naturally...I had no action plan...just extended walking...saw a small improvement...used to drive to the shops...about 500 yards down the road...now wouldn't dream of it...gradually built up my activity...blimey...I am being a right old nag today...just saying don't force anything...your resolve is strong...it will happen...in your own time.

 

[Ally beetle]

I tend to lose focus with everything when my depression takes over but i need to change the way i think i am currently waiting to see a dietitian the last one i seen was not very nice she was always talked down to me like i was stupid but i need the help with the eating side of diabetes and how to adjust my insulin especially with losing weight i have lost all confidence in my ability to treat my diabetes which makes me sad because i want it controlled and not have it control me so fingers crossed got to keep positive x x

I have been overweight for a long time, I was 13 stone when I was 20 and I was 18 stone a couple of months ago at 38 yo I became overweight just after I became diabetic was between 14 to 16 stone for years then everything went belly up so to speak. when I first became diabetic I was really quite well controlled even after the honeymoon period, then I put on the weight and my levels went up and up in the last 6 months I have made a concerted effort to reduce my carb intake do a little more exercise and reduce my portion sizes a little and I have lost half a stone without tring that hard honist I am doing a bit of a high fat low carb thing and it really works and I am eating nearly as much and I am losing weight!!. It is weird as in a diet group you would be told to do the opposite

Now depression onto I know something about that from personal experience!!!! I know it is hell on earth sometimes I go really low and do not function at all well. I have had to take months off work as I cant face it. The only way I have come out of the dark days was medication but, with medication I have found it will raise your mood and keep it flat and then when you are out the doldrums you need to take the bull by the horns and try to get yourself out of it and my way has been to exercise and to get my mind into something and tried councelling get the GP to refer you then if you find it helpful try to find more. as soon as I felt I was coping I reduced my antidepressants with the ok of my GP as in my opinion antidepressant are not the long term answer they help when you are really low

keep positive and do it for you and try to ignore the negative crappy bull you get from some so called health professionals. I am one and if I am out of line I am not too proud to get a ticking off if a patient is not happy with what I said. It is your life you are living and they are there to help you not to judge you!! take care and hope I have been of some help just remember you are not alone!!

 

[Kathleen_1804]

I have been overweight for a long time, I was 13 stone when I was 20 and I was 18 stone a couple of months ago at 38 yo I became overweight just after I became diabetic was between 14 to 16 stone for years then everything went belly up so to speak. when I first became diabetic I was really quite well controlled even after the honeymoon period, then I put on the weight and my levels went up and up in the last 6 months I have made a concerted effort to reduce my carb intake do a little more exercise and reduce my portion sizes a little and I have lost half a stone without tring that hard honist I am doing a bit of a high fat low carb thing and it really works and I am eating nearly as much and I am losing weight!!. It is weird as in a diet group you would be told to do the opposite

Now depression onto I know something about that from personal experience!!!! I know it is hell on earth sometimes I go really low and do not function at all well. I have had to take months off work as I cant face it. The only way I have come out of the dark days was medication but, with medication I have found it will raise your mood and keep it flat and then when you are out the doldrums you need to take the bull by the horns and try to get yourself out of it and my way has been to exercise and to get my mind into something and tried councelling get the GP to refer you then if you find it helpful try to find more. as soon as I felt I was coping I reduced my antidepressants with the ok of my GP as in my opinion antidepressant are not the long term answer they help when you are really low

keep positive and do it for you and try to ignore the negative crappy bull you get from some so called health professionals. I am one and if I am out of line I am not too proud to get a ticking off if a patient is not happy with what I said. It is your life you are living and they are there to help you not to judge you!! take care and hope I have been of some help just remember you are not alone!!

i recently found that doing the carb counting and exercising i had lost 10lbs and i felt really good. i really dont want to be on medication for my diabetes especially with wanting to have another baby i know i am going to have a few bumps in the road but going to stay positive x x

 

[Kathleen_1804]

Yep...certainly one of your options Kathleen...or you could let it develop naturally...I had no action plan...just extended walking...saw a small improvement...used to drive to the shops...about 500 yards down the road...now wouldn't dream of it...gradually built up my activity...blimey...I am being a right old nag today...just saying don't force anything...your resolve is strong...it will happen...in your own time.

Thats what i need to remember its not going to happen over night but i just want it sorted now but i am going to talk my time getting there x x

 

[Wirrallass]

Hi Kathleen welcome x

 

[Kathleen_1804]

Hi Kathleen welcome x

Thank you x

 

[Ditto]

Hello Kathleen, welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear about your Dad. My Dad dropped dead at 43, in the blink of an eye he was gone. I never thought I'd get to 64! Thought I'd die with heart at an early age too. Still amazed I'm here really. Well done on the weight loss. 🙂

 

[Lisa66]

Hi Kathleen, how are you? Have you had a good week?

 

[Kathleen_1804]

Hi Kathleen, how are you? Have you had a good week?

hiya i had a c**p week last week i was full of the cold and it affected my blood sugars i barely had any food appart from breakfast and a small dinner hope you are well?

 

[Lisa66]

Oh dear, sorry to hear that. We all say "just a cold" but they're miserable and draining aren't they and can really knock us down....plus the adverse impact on sugars.

Hope you're feeling better now....just in time for half term? 🙂

 

[Kathleen_1804]

Oh dear, sorry to hear that. We all say "just a cold" but they're miserable and draining aren't they and can really knock us down....plus the adverse impact on sugars.

Hope you're feeling better now....just in time for half term? 🙂

i had a really down day yesterday i felt like crying all day feeling a little bit better today but i've got a tough decision to make about my job i only work weekends but looks like i gotta cut down my hours to one day because of child care i just hope work will let me x

 

[Ditto]

(((hugs))) I couldn't be doing with all the stress of that child care shenanigans so I decided to be poor and stayed home with the kids. 🙂 What's money anyways...you only buy things with it. S'long as you've enough for food and bills...

 

[Lisa66]

Sorry to hear you had a rotten day, hopefully you're feeling better today. I hope your employers have been helpful and you've been able to sort something out.