Newly diagnosed prediabetic

[picitup]

look up the Newcastle diet. And for a treat try this lady's recipes. Sugarfreelondoner.

Keto Chicken Pot Pie

Tender chicken and bacon in a creamy sauce topped with a crispy crust - Keto chicken pot pie is flavourful and easy to make!

sugarfreelondoner.com

Hi Thanks for the link. I took a look and the rcipes look lush. For me, I just decided to stop snackin and have lost the taste for refined sugars. I managed to lose 18lb in 3 months which I was pleased with. I'm no longer prediabetic, but will continue avoiding all refined sugars as I want to lose another stone or two.

Cheers

Steve

 

[picitup]

Hi Steve,

How was your river cruise? Was it all youe expected and more? You got to wear you sparkly new clothes? I'm so excited to hear all about it when you have time.

Great news about your MRI scan! Oh that's why you didn't get the results sooner.. incompetence! Oh well you have them now. It was worth the wait. I'm so pleased for you. Yes think you may have been expecting something and now you can get used to the idea there is nothing, which is a lovely thing to get used to.

Things a bit crazy here, hubby pulled his back a few days ago so everything has fallen for me to do in preparation for the holiday and there is plenty. So I'm really feeling it. Yesterday he managed to move about which is good as we fly out tomorrow so I will disappear then. He needs to rest as that is most important and move about but not do too much to aggravate it so I'm doing mostly everything right now.

I have one more day to go and we are away. I have a list and keep adding and ticking things off. I thought I would message you early as I didn't know when else I may have time as I'll need to sleep earlier too tonight.

Oh yes get tidying, Christmas is getting nearer. I'm taking a few little decs with me that are light in weight and easy just to place around. We left a pop up tree there last year just a table top one if it's still there and another decoration to hang. We will see.

Right I will get on with my day now. I will be in touch, not as often whilst I'm away but I can I will reply.

Enjoy the festive feeling.

Best wishes to you all

Samana x

Hi Samana

yes we had a great time thanks. The food and customer service was excellent! a couple of the markets were a little boring as it was mostly cheap xmas tat but the last one in Cologne was ood, with lots of creative and artisan stuff. Jan was worried about sea sickness, but as it was on the river, it was very smooth and caused no problems.

Jan wants to do Cambodia next so we'll see how much it is.

Oo sorry to hear baout hubby's back. I've had the occasional time where my back's gone into spasm, purely muscular, but it does stop you in your tracks. And now all the work has fallen to you. Make sure you watch your back too as you don't want to both be out of action! Hope it improves soon.

Yes the Imaing dept sending my results to the wrong surgery was irritating. It's only basic admin after all, but good news I've still not recovered emotionally yet as I've been so worried. I find myself on high alert all the time, but guess that will dissipate in time.

as always, just reply when you can and I hope you have a great break!

Cheers

Steve X

 

[Samana]

Hi Samana

yes we had a great time thanks. The food and customer service was excellent! a couple of the markets were a little boring as it was mostly cheap xmas tat but the last one in Cologne was ood, with lots of creative and artisan stuff. Jan was worried about sea sickness, but as it was on the river, it was very smooth and caused no problems.

Jan wants to do Cambodia next so we'll see how much it is.

Oo sorry to hear baout hubby's back. I've had the occasional time where my back's gone into spasm, purely muscular, but it does stop you in your tracks. And now all the work has fallen to you. Make sure you watch your back too as you don't want to both be out of action! Hope it improves soon.

Yes the Imaing dept sending my results to the wrong surgery was irritating. It's only basic admin after all, but good news I've still not recovered emotionally yet as I've been so worried. I find myself on high alert all the time, but guess that will dissipate in time.

as always, just reply when you can and I hope you have a great break!

Cheers

Steve X

Hi Steve,

Good to hear you have a great time away. I thought the service would be grea and the food. I know when we have been on cruises we have never been disappointed. Shame about the markets but sure you saw some good ones too. We have had a couple of good ones here in Malaga and in the surrounding areas at night, set like a Winter Wonderland and there was a ski rink and even reindeer, it was very special. There are many craft markets now that get away as being Christmas markets to sell their wares. That's great that Jan had no issues with any sea sickness issues. I had that when I first set sail so to speak, what worked for me was looking into the distance, I never felt it again after that. So pleased you had such a great time.

Wow, Cambodia that will be interesting. Anything in particular Jan wants to see?

Hubby's back seems to be on the mend, I could manage to wheel one of the cases much of the time when needed over the road from the station to the hotel which wasn't far and so lifting on and off the train was all he needed to do really. The guys in the airport had lifted the cases off the belt for us. I was working on everything right up to the evening of us leaving so was glad of the holiday. I have felt some twinges but we are at the second location which is an apartment for a couple of weeks now so no heavy lifting involved as we can take the suitcase to get water and just slide that in and bring it back so it's easy. The supermarket is only at the front of the apratments and it's so quiet here so all is good. Hubby is getting some rest now and things are easing and we are having simple meals so nothing is too taxing and just enjoying the sunshine, it's 20+ here at the moment.

We had a magical weekend in Malaga and we got into the centre and saw some beautiful light shows we had a really wonderful time. The best ever we've stayed there! I had roasted chestnuts too. Plus the world cup was on and Argentina won so the Spanish were celebrating hahaha.

Good you got good results regarding the scan even though it went to wrong place originally. I can imagine how worried you are and were, it's a scary feeling, I understand that. Yes you get stuck in high alert too. Yes it will take time to re-adjust and take it in that things are different now and they are better than you thought.

I've been enjoying just chilling and reading and resting after a busy few days and was ready for it. I just wanted to reply now I'm chilling a bit. I'm loving it here, we've been before, it's pretty quiet but we love that.

I even bought a few simple decorations with me and they kept my little pop up tree and wall sign for this year so it's all qquite festive for this year and I got snowflakes for the window hahaha.
Are you all ready for Christmas?

If I don't hear from you before have a wonderful time. We can message as and when we're free over the coming days and weeks. Looking forward to many more adventures in the coming year and better health for us.

Merry Christmas!

Samana x

 

[Samana]

Hi Steve,

Good to hear you have a great time away. I thought the service would be grea and the food. I know when we have been on cruises we have never been disappointed. Shame about the markets but sure you saw some good ones too. We have had a couple of good ones here in Malaga and in the surrounding areas at night, set like a Winter Wonderland and there was a ski rink and even reindeer, it was very special. There are many craft markets now that get away as being Christmas markets to sell their wares. That's great that Jan had no issues with any sea sickness issues. I had that when I first set sail so to speak, what worked for me was looking into the distance, I never felt it again after that. So pleased you had such a great time.

Wow, Cambodia that will be interesting. Anything in particular Jan wants to see?

Hubby's back seems to be on the mend, I could manage to wheel one of the cases much of the time when needed over the road from the station to the hotel which wasn't far and so lifting on and off the train was all he needed to do really. The guys in the airport had lifted the cases off the belt for us. I was working on everything right up to the evening of us leaving so was glad of the holiday. I have felt some twinges but we are at the second location which is an apartment for a couple of weeks now so no heavy lifting involved as we can take the suitcase to get water and just slide that in and bring it back so it's easy. The supermarket is only at the front of the apratments and it's so quiet here so all is good. Hubby is getting some rest now and things are easing and we are having simple meals so nothing is too taxing and just enjoying the sunshine, it's 20+ here at the moment.

We had a magical weekend in Malaga and we got into the centre and saw some beautiful light shows we had a really wonderful time. The best ever we've stayed there! I had roasted chestnuts too. Plus the world cup was on and Argentina won so the Spanish were celebrating hahaha.

Good you got good results regarding the scan even though it went to wrong place originally. I can imagine how worried you are and were, it's a scary feeling, I understand that. Yes you get stuck in high alert too. Yes it will take time to re-adjust and take it in that things are different now and they are better than you thought.

I've been enjoying just chilling and reading and resting after a busy few days and was ready for it. I just wanted to reply now I'm chilling a bit. I'm loving it here, we've been before, it's pretty quiet but we love that.

I even bought a few simple decorations with me and they kept my little pop up tree and wall sign for this year so it's all qquite festive for this year and I got snowflakes for the window hahaha.
Are you all ready for Christmas?

If I don't hear from you before have a wonderful time. We can message as and when we're free over the coming days and weeks. Looking forward to many more adventures in the coming year and better health for us.

Merry Christmas!

Samana x

Hi Samana

yes we had a great time thanks. The food and customer service was excellent! a couple of the markets were a little boring as it was mostly cheap xmas tat but the last one in Cologne was ood, with lots of creative and artisan stuff. Jan was worried about sea sickness, but as it was on the river, it was very smooth and caused no problems.

Jan wants to do Cambodia next so we'll see how much it is.

Oo sorry to hear baout hubby's back. I've had the occasional time where my back's gone into spasm, purely muscular, but it does stop you in your tracks. And now all the work has fallen to you. Make sure you watch your back too as you don't want to both be out of action! Hope it improves soon.

Yes the Imaing dept sending my results to the wrong surgery was irritating. It's only basic admin after all, but good news I've still not recovered emotionally yet as I've been so worried. I find myself on high alert all the time, but guess that will dissipate in time.

as always, just reply when you can and I hope you have a great break!

Cheers

Steve X

Hi Steve,

We just got back yesterday from Spain and had an amazing time there. We were so fortunate with the weather and everything. Come back to freezing cold weather and a bit of a shock to the system.

Happy New Year to you all... hope this message finds you all well and things are going well for you? We can update on things in due course if you want to, just making sure I'm on the right thread and so good with the messaging etc

let me know how things are going with you etc I'm just settling back in and unpacking etc and getting back into things as you can imagine after a few weeks.

Look forward to hearing from you.

All the best

Samana x

 

[picitup]

Hi Steve,

We just got back yesterday from Spain and had an amazing time there. We were so fortunate with the weather and everything. Come back to freezing cold weather and a bit of a shock to the system.

Happy New Year to you all... hope this message finds you all well and things are going well for you? We can update on things in due course if you want to, just making sure I'm on the right thread and so good with the messaging etc

let me know how things are going with you etc I'm just settling back in and unpacking etc and getting back into things as you can imagine after a few weeks.

Look forward to hearing from you.

All the best

Samana x

Hi Samana

I'm glad you had a ood time while away. Happy New Year to you both too 🙂. Irritatingly, I've not been well for a while. I've started some more bipolar drugs to hopefully address my low mood, but they haven't worked yet but I've got a review on Monday so hopefully that will help. I was supposed to start on 25mg for 2 weeks then onto 50mg. You're supposed to titrate up slowly as it can cause a life-threatening rash. Unfortunately, the pharmacist got the boxes mixed up and I started on 50mg and found out when I picked up the 50mg box and found they were 25's. Got away with it though, no rash and no risk so that was lucky! This reminded me to always check on the packet to make sure. I usually do, but didn't this time.
At the moment, I'm not doing anything as I'm so tired. It's pretty boring and the days are long. The metal helath team are organising som occupational therapy for me so hopefully that will help.

Are you all settled in back home yet? How are you doing with your health? Well, I hope 🙂

That's all for now 🙂

Cheers

Steve X

 

[Samana]

Hi Samana

I'm glad you had a ood time while away. Happy New Year to you both too 🙂. Irritatingly, I've not been well for a while. I've started some more bipolar drugs to hopefully address my low mood, but they haven't worked yet but I've got a review on Monday so hopefully that will help. I was supposed to start on 25mg for 2 weeks then onto 50mg. You're supposed to titrate up slowly as it can cause a life-threatening rash. Unfortunately, the pharmacist got the boxes mixed up and I started on 50mg and found out when I picked up the 50mg box and found they were 25's. Got away with it though, no rash and no risk so that was lucky! This reminded me to always check on the packet to make sure. I usually do, but didn't this time.
At the moment, I'm not doing anything as I'm so tired. It's pretty boring and the days are long. The metal helath team are organising som occupational therapy for me so hopefully that will help.

Are you all settled in back home yet? How are you doing with your health? Well, I hope 🙂

That's all for now 🙂

Cheers

Steve X

Hi Steve,

Thank you for your lovely wishes and so good to hear from you. Yes we had a wonderful relaxing time.

I'm sorry to hear you have not been well. Is it that the meds will take a while to take effect fully so it's waiting for them to kick in? Yes hopefully at the review they can see if they need to tweak things a little or if it's normal to be taking this long.

Oh wow! You were fortunate that there was not rash or effects of the 50mg meds... so are you back to 25mg now? That happened to me once... they doubled the dose without realising! Quite scary really, but I guess we are all human but it's the consequences and these are supposed to be DOUBLE checked. Yes you will check automatically next time, luckily no harm done.

Good you are doing what is best for you right now and taking things easy due to being tired. This will pass in time. Hang in there. Good you will get some OT support that will help to have an outlet.

I'm still settling back into things and sorting my new routine. Lots happening with well being stuff I'm doing and then there is self work and self care so that keeps me busy plus many other things and making plans for the coming year plus all the medical stuff re surgery and the MRI soon... I started new meds yesterday that may be better for my brain stuff but woke with bad headache/migraine this morning. I just need to get to the right level and give it time the other meds weren't suitable. So hopefully long term these might be better at least until we discover what's causing the migraines. So I'm going to be taking it easy too as too much screen focus, reading or concnetrating on films even cause issues. I will just go with it and do what I can each day. I shall get OT support too a hubby is finding it hard I think to handle what is wrong with me at times... bit like it's NOT happening so I'm feeling a bit alone with it. He does care and look after me it's his general handling it and when we make plans it's like nothing is wrong, when there is so much wrong with me! I'm focusing on good things though and having a little sort at home again and can only do bits at a time but doing what I enjoy and going with it all right now. Still on the group I mentioned but that comes and goes in how I feel, so the jury is still out. I don't have to be on it all of the time though.

Anyway, enough of me rambling for now. Talk more soon. Only reply when you are up to it, no rush or pressure.

Sending my best wishes to you both

Samana x

 

[picitup]

Hi Steve,

Thank you for your lovely wishes and so good to hear from you. Yes we had a wonderful relaxing time.

I'm sorry to hear you have not been well. Is it that the meds will take a while to take effect fully so it's waiting for them to kick in? Yes hopefully at the review they can see if they need to tweak things a little or if it's normal to be taking this long.

Oh wow! You were fortunate that there was not rash or effects of the 50mg meds... so are you back to 25mg now? That happened to me once... they doubled the dose without realising! Quite scary really, but I guess we are all human but it's the consequences and these are supposed to be DOUBLE checked. Yes you will check automatically next time, luckily no harm done.

Good you are doing what is best for you right now and taking things easy due to being tired. This will pass in time. Hang in there. Good you will get some OT support that will help to have an outlet.

I'm still settling back into things and sorting my new routine. Lots happening with well being stuff I'm doing and then there is self work and self care so that keeps me busy plus many other things and making plans for the coming year plus all the medical stuff re surgery and the MRI soon... I started new meds yesterday that may be better for my brain stuff but woke with bad headache/migraine this morning. I just need to get to the right level and give it time the other meds weren't suitable. So hopefully long term these might be better at least until we discover what's causing the migraines. So I'm going to be taking it easy too as too much screen focus, reading or concnetrating on films even cause issues. I will just go with it and do what I can each day. I shall get OT support too a hubby is finding it hard I think to handle what is wrong with me at times... bit like it's NOT happening so I'm feeling a bit alone with it. He does care and look after me it's his general handling it and when we make plans it's like nothing is wrong, when there is so much wrong with me! I'm focusing on good things though and having a little sort at home again and can only do bits at a time but doing what I enjoy and going with it all right now. Still on the group I mentioned but that comes and goes in how I feel, so the jury is still out. I don't have to be on it all of the time though.

Anyway, enough of me rambling for now. Talk more soon. Only reply when you are up to it, no rush or pressure.

Sending my best wishes to you both

Samana x

Hi Samana

Thanks for your good wishes 🙂 The mental health team put my dose up to 75mg so see how that works out. I think they can take few weeks to get into your system so I need to be patient. Yes I eas lucky not to get the rash. Apparently, you get a red rash, followed by blisters, then your skin dies and falls off. Sounds like a horror movie!

I hope the MRI and surgery go well and you get something out of both. Best of luck with your new meds 🙂

Sorry it's a bit tricky with hubby at the mo. I feel for you both. It's hard for you when you have long term issues and hard for him to cope with it. I hope you can both find a constructive way through it. Jan gets fed up with me sometimes. I think the partners of people with chronic illnesses are sometimes the forgotten soldiers.

I just had a stressful time with Barclays. I run a property rental business and have a business account with them. Then I got a message asking for further details on the business to prevent fincial crime. No problem. I got the form and filled it all in. Then they said thanks for filling it in, but they need more information, not saying what the information was, but to call the help line. I did this and the automated message said there was a 2 hour wait to speak to someone! Eventually I did speak to someone and they sent me the same form lol. Anyway I filled it in and then got a letter saying they need more information, not saying what it is again and threatening to close my account which is quite a threat as I wouldn't be able to pay the mortgage and bills etc. So I've decided to change banks to the Co-op and give them a try.

I'd like to inform Barclays that I know Counsellor Troi in Star Trek is an empath, but I'm not one and can't guess what they need. It was a lot of stress at a time I could do without it, but the co-op application is all done and they will do an account switch, copying all the direct debits and standing orders over and closing the Barclays account. Bye bye Barclays lol.


Ok rant over lol. MY sister, Yvonne is coming down for a few days. We're very close so that will be good. I was also chatting with stepdaughter and she reckons I should do some voluntary work, which I don't feel up to, but will proably still do as it might help.

That's all for now.

Keep Smilin' 🙂

Cheers

Steve X

 

[Samana]

rek is an empath, but I'm not one and can't guess what they need. It was a lot of stress at a time I could do without it, but the co-op application is all done and they will do an account switch, copying all the direct debits and standing orders over and closing the Barclays account. Bye bye Barclays lol.


Ok rant over lol. MY sister, Yvonne is coming down for a few days. We're very close so that will be good. I was also chatting with stepdaughter and she reckons I should do some voluntary work, which I don't feel up to, but will proably still do as it might help.

That's all for now.

Hi Steve,

Apologies for late reply I've fitted another short holiday in to Portugal, we have never been before. The break for 5 days was lovely but very hilly and difficult for me but the resort was very pleasant and on the beach and we got a late deal so it all went well.

How is the new dose of 75mg working for you at the moment? I know it's only been a few days. Yes it can take a few weeks to get into your system and for things to settle down. Glad your skin didn't die and fall off, it does sound like a horror movie yes!!!

I've just returned home and no new appts yet but they could be waiting for me to get the MRI done and then send me out appts, I will follow up if I don't hear anything and get an update. Thank you for your kind wishes. I'm still on a low dose of meds and got blood tests next week to check kidney function and then if okay will increase them as they are not fully taking away the headache/migraine symptoms.

Yes it is challenging at the moment at times, it's not all the time and don't get me wrong he is very caring and loving, I wouldn't want to paint the wrong picture. It's just like this last break we went on, it's as though he wants to turn back the clock and for me to be 'normal' in an energy and ability way. I'm finding it difficult. I get to see the OT on Thursday to talk about ways forward as I feel a bit alone and it really takes my energy. It's like he kind of forgets that I don't eat certain things or doesn't want it to be that way and it's how he deals with it. Yes I guess our partners don't like what they are seeing and want it to be different. We will see what next week brings. I'm sure Jan just like my hubby are very loving and supportive, I know they are, it's just how it feels often.

Wow! That is quite a wait to talk to Barclays! Haha, oh no the same form again! Wow, what is their game! Why do they want to close the account? I don't blame you changing banks! I'm hearing that people are getting their accounts closed but didn't think it would happen to anyone I knew, I thought there was a genuine reason, this is NOT one of them! That's bad, but glad you are moving and are okay I hope.

Exactly, how are you supposed to know what additional information they need if they don't specify!? I can imagine the stress it caused, I would have been too! So pleased you are okay and making the move! This sounds like it is all in process and going smoothly now.

Haha, aaw that is lovely that your sister is coming down for a few days. I'm guessing she will be there by now and good that you are close.

With the voluntary work if you are not ready perhaps wait or just try out a morning of afternoon and do it gradually, see what feels right for you.

I'm back home and catching up on many things and taking some time to rest. It's our wedding anniversary next Tuesday... 13 years married haha. We're having our own special meal spread out through the day, it will be lovely.

Hope you're having a good week and look forward to hearing from you soon when it's good for you. Take good care.

All the very best

Samana x

 

[Jess39]

Hi All

I've just been diagnosed as prediabetic and have booked an appointment with a nurse at my GP to discuss my chocolate, sorry I mean diet 🙂
Obviously the goal is to reverse it by cutting down and losing weight. I took some meds which stimulated my appetite to the extent I was starving much of the time and my weight went up to 17st 7 and should be around 12-13st. I'm down to 16st 8 so a little way to go.

On the bright side, it's a wake-up call to start exercising and get fit again. I used to really enjoy cycling and the bike's out the back, so no excuses, apart from the fact it's so hot at the mo.

The main symptom has been crushing tiredness and I'd really like to address this. Has anyone else had tiredness as a symptom? I've had the tiredness since xmas and have watched 120 Star Treks and completed all 8 seasons of Homeland due to inactivity.

Also should I check my blood sugar to see how I'm doing? Maybe each day as a fasting test before brekky?

And for a bit of fun, I already had a glucose meter and it showed my fasting sugar as 27 which made me raise my eyebrows a bit! Then I checked the strips and they were 2 years out of date so bought some new ones lol. Since then my fasting sugar is around 7 which I think indicates prediabetes.

That's it for now apart from to say thanks for reading.....

Cheers

Steve

Hi Steve,

I’ve also just been diagnosed with pre diabetes. It’s a scary time and I’m finding I’m craving everything I shouldn’t be having which really is not helping.

I am exhausted all the time. And find after I eat I get a really funny head. Not sure if it’s linked or not. I had my diabetes meeting and we were literally told to cut out all carbs and replace with fats for energy.

I’m only 39, 9 stone and relatively fit. It’s kinda all a bit scary as it’s starting to set in that it’s a lifelong diet change and not just a temporary thing

 

[picitup]

Hi Steve,

Apologies for late reply I've fitted another short holiday in to Portugal, we have never been before. The break for 5 days was lovely but very hilly and difficult for me but the resort was very pleasant and on the beach and we got a late deal so it all went well.

How is the new dose of 75mg working for you at the moment? I know it's only been a few days. Yes it can take a few weeks to get into your system and for things to settle down. Glad your skin didn't die and fall off, it does sound like a horror movie yes!!!

I've just returned home and no new appts yet but they could be waiting for me to get the MRI done and then send me out appts, I will follow up if I don't hear anything and get an update. Thank you for your kind wishes. I'm still on a low dose of meds and got blood tests next week to check kidney function and then if okay will increase them as they are not fully taking away the headache/migraine symptoms.

Yes it is challenging at the moment at times, it's not all the time and don't get me wrong he is very caring and loving, I wouldn't want to paint the wrong picture. It's just like this last break we went on, it's as though he wants to turn back the clock and for me to be 'normal' in an energy and ability way. I'm finding it difficult. I get to see the OT on Thursday to talk about ways forward as I feel a bit alone and it really takes my energy. It's like he kind of forgets that I don't eat certain things or doesn't want it to be that way and it's how he deals with it. Yes I guess our partners don't like what they are seeing and want it to be different. We will see what next week brings. I'm sure Jan just like my hubby are very loving and supportive, I know they are, it's just how it feels often.

Wow! That is quite a wait to talk to Barclays! Haha, oh no the same form again! Wow, what is their game! Why do they want to close the account? I don't blame you changing banks! I'm hearing that people are getting their accounts closed but didn't think it would happen to anyone I knew, I thought there was a genuine reason, this is NOT one of them! That's bad, but glad you are moving and are okay I hope.

Exactly, how are you supposed to know what additional information they need if they don't specify!? I can imagine the stress it caused, I would have been too! So pleased you are okay and making the move! This sounds like it is all in process and going smoothly now.

Haha, aaw that is lovely that your sister is coming down for a few days. I'm guessing she will be there by now and good that you are close.

With the voluntary work if you are not ready perhaps wait or just try out a morning of afternoon and do it gradually, see what feels right for you.

I'm back home and catching up on many things and taking some time to rest. It's our wedding anniversary next Tuesday... 13 years married haha. We're having our own special meal spread out through the day, it will be lovely.

Hope you're having a good week and look forward to hearing from you soon when it's good for you. Take good care.

All the very best

Samana x

Hi Samana

Gosh, you are doing well for holidays! are you going again next week? 🙂 Glad you had a good time. As they say, a change is as good as a rest 🙂

I'm feeling a touch better on 75mg thanks. I've decided to go for a walk each day, with a view to starting cycling again in time. I've got a telephone appt. next week and they may up the dose again, which hopefully will help more. Need to watch out for that rash though lol. I like my skin 🙂

I'm sure hubby is caring and loving. I guess it takes its toll and becomes difficult at times. For both of you. I'm sure too, he wishes you were better and that's coming out as ignoring your needs at times. Bets of luck with the OT. Dunno if you've had it before, but I have and found it very helpful. I think you might know what they will say, as I think you have many coping skills already. Mine said to me ' do you know how to eat an elephant? One bite at a time' which puts it into context.

Yes, I've done a bit of reading on the Internet and banks are 'derisking'. Barclays was fined heavily for facilitating money laundering so now they are paranoid about any risk. The issue is that they don't have the staff/training to cope with the extra work. I've applied for a new account with the co-op. I have to provide 3 months bank statements, which I'm waiting for Barclays to post to me. I'm not there yet, but hopeful. In over a decade of running a business, the biggest threat to me was my bank. Appaling. No wonder their score on Trustpilot is 1.2 out of 5 lol.

We had a great time with my sister (Yvonne) we are very close and had lots of good chats. She vapes like me and I buy the ingredients in bulk so I made her a litre up, which is equivalent to 50 bottles. That'll take her a while to get through!

Happy Anniversary for Tuesday! Hope you both have a great day - you both deserve it 🙂

I saw an ad for the NHS stuffing envelopes for patients to take away. That might be a gentle start, so I'll chew it over.
You have a good week too 🙂

Cheers

Steve X

 

[picitup]

Hi Steve,

I’ve also just been diagnosed with pre diabetes. It’s a scary time and I’m finding I’m craving everything I shouldn’t be having which really is not helping.

I am exhausted all the time. And find after I eat I get a really funny head. Not sure if it’s linked or not. I had my diabetes meeting and we were literally told to cut out all carbs and replace with fats for energy.

I’m only 39, 9 stone and relatively fit. It’s kinda all a bit scary as it’s starting to set in that it’s a lifelong diet change and not just a temporary thing

Hi Jess

Yes, it got my attention too! I decided to lose weight and managed it by stopping all refined sugars so no biccies, cakes, chocolate or puddings. I know this is hard for some people, but luckily I found it pretty easy. I was 16st 5lb but you're only 9 stone - are you sure you need to lose weight? Maybe check with your diabetic nurse on how to reverse it? You don't want to lose to much and be ill. Also I'm no expert, but if you are feeling unwell after eating, I would definitely see your GP. I know the diagnosis can make you anxious, but you're not diabetic yet, so there's still plenty of time to reverse it. For me, I was *just* prediabetic with a hba1c of 42 and the last time I had one it was 39 which is good enough for me.

I lost 18lbs in 3 months which I was very pleased with so ended up as 15st 1lb. Mind you I weighed myself the other day and I had lost another 8lbs which concerned me a bit. Maybe I'm not eating enough. Still, at 14st 7lb I'm no skeleton so I'll see how it goes.

Best of luck with your journey, but get advice on losing weight and your feeling light headed after eating.

Cheers

Steve

 

[Specs]

Hi Steve,

I’ve also just been diagnosed with pre diabetes. It’s a scary time and I’m finding I’m craving everything I shouldn’t be having which really is not helping.

I am exhausted all the time. And find after I eat I get a really funny head. Not sure if it’s linked or not. I had my diabetes meeting and we were literally told to cut out all carbs and replace with fats for energy.

I’m only 39, 9 stone and relatively fit. It’s kinda all a bit scary as it’s starting to set in that it’s a lifelong diet change and not just a temporary thing

Hello, I'm 59, asthmatic and piled on the pounds during COVID. I now have prediabetes and need to lose weight and change the way I eat. I used to be slim and fairly fit so I'm going to make changes gradually. I love bread, pasta, buns, all the wrong things. The Keto diet looks interesting.
I don't want to feel hungry or depressed. Today I made lunch using halved red peppers instead of bread. Quark, tuna, lettuce, salt and pepper as a filling. Took ten minutes to make.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum @Specs

Glad you’ve found an approach that feels like it’s working for you.

I agree that can be helpful to make changes gradually - partly because they can feel less overwhelming in stages, and also because reducing elevated BG levels gradually over a longer period is gentler on the fine blood vessels in the eyes, and on nerve endings, so it gives the body time to adjust and adapt 🙂

Let us know how you get on with your new menu, and feel free to post your own intro thread (your reply may get a little lost here) 🙂

 

[Specs]

Welcome to the forum @Specs

Glad you’ve found an approach that feels like it’s working for you.

I agree that can be helpful to make changes gradually - partly because they can feel less overwhelming in stages, and also because reducing elevated BG levels gradually over a longer period is gentler on the fine blood vessels in the eyes, and on nerve endings, so it gives the body time to adjust and adapt 🙂

Let us know how you get on with your new menu, and feel free to post your own intro thread (your reply may get a little lost here) 🙂

Thanks for your post. Unfortunately, I have been living with pins and needles in my feet, lower legs and now hands for years and 24/7. It's probably due to undiagnosed prediabetes or diabetes as after meals, my blood glucose is in the diabetic range. My GP told me last time I had a blood test that everything was fine when it's clearly not.
I was clueless about this condition and thought that being a vegetarian would protect me against illness but obviously it's no the case.
I'm going to be strict with myself from now on read up on low carb and low sugar recipes.
Being a child of the 70s, happiness to me is pancakes with golden syrup or honey !

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Have you had your Vit B12 level checked @Specs? That can be trickier for veggies and vegans to get a lot of in the diet, and I gather that low vitamin B12 can give rise to ‘pins and needle‘ sensations?

 

[Samana]

We had a great time with my sister (Yvonne) we are very close and had lots of good chats. She vapes like me and I buy the ingredients in bulk so I made her a litre up, which is equivalent to 50 bottles. That'll take her a while to get through!

Happy Anniversary for Tuesday! Hope you both have a great day - you both deserve it 🙂

I saw an ad for the NHS stuffing envelopes for patients to take away. That might be a gentle start, so I'll chew it over.
You have a good week too 🙂

Hi Steve,

I'm not sure why I didn't get your notification earlier as just logged in to check and you replied at the weekend. Okay maybe it's a blip.

I'm doing well for holidays as I'm fitting them in whilst I can fly or travel as after the shoulder surgery I won't be able to travel for up to 12 weeks so creating a window for surgery when they decide to do it that is hahaha. It is supposedly imminent, but not sure of the lists and not had pre-op letter or any dates yet, I will be following that up in the next week but know it won't happen before I have the MRI next Monday.

We got back vrom Portugal last Thursday night and not been well since getting back, just feeling very tired as there was quite a few steps in the hotel that we didn't know about and it was very hilly so stayed at the hotel mostly. The location was lovely but not for us in the future.

Glad to hear you are feeling a touch better and guess it might be slow process in finding balance? Good you are taking gentle steps to improve wellbeing etc, just take it gently. Yes be careful of the rash etc and take good care with that always good to keep your skin! I won't laugh as it's not funny really.

Yes hubby is caring and loving, but I guess it takes it's toll on them watching their loved ones feeling ill. Sometimes he seems in denial that I have anything and thinks everything is alright which concerns me more. Ye it was like when in Portugal he kind of almost forgot I couldn't keep climbing the steps and walking, as if away from home everything is normal again. I see the OT tomorrow so will see if that helps. Yes I do have coping skills and that is good much of the time it's just sometimes this happens and it's concerning. Yes I'm a firm believer in tiny steps which creates you to sustain things and momentum too.

There is also other things that have happened and will share next time as working on those at the moment.

It was shocking to hear how Barclays were treating you. Glad you have moved to another bank and sure they will treat you better. Can you print off the 3 months statements with Barclays if need be? It's all in process at least now and you are moving forward you're just waiting for what you need to complete this. Yes indeed the bank hasn't treated you well and the loyalty you have given to them in giving them your business over the years. It's appaling!

Aaw that's so lovely you have a great time with Yvonne and good chats too, that's precious. Aaw sharing your vapes too that's nice. Hahaha, that will keep her going.

We had a lovely anniversary and it was 13 years we celebrated and got plans for next year already as soon after it's hubby's birthday and a special one so it's a special holiday for him and me of course hahaha. Aaw thank you for your lovely wishes, I wish I had seen them sooner!

Stuffing enevelopes sounds good for you right now that will be a good start and a good focus.

Have a great week and update me when you are ready with things and I will reply some more too on things. I'm off to get my hair done shortly so will go and get ready I just wanted to reply to your message.

All the best

Samana x

 

[picitup]

Hi Steve,

I'm not sure why I didn't get your notification earlier as just logged in to check and you replied at the weekend. Okay maybe it's a blip.

I'm doing well for holidays as I'm fitting them in whilst I can fly or travel as after the shoulder surgery I won't be able to travel for up to 12 weeks so creating a window for surgery when they decide to do it that is hahaha. It is supposedly imminent, but not sure of the lists and not had pre-op letter or any dates yet, I will be following that up in the next week but know it won't happen before I have the MRI next Monday.

We got back vrom Portugal last Thursday night and not been well since getting back, just feeling very tired as there was quite a few steps in the hotel that we didn't know about and it was very hilly so stayed at the hotel mostly. The location was lovely but not for us in the future.

Glad to hear you are feeling a touch better and guess it might be slow process in finding balance? Good you are taking gentle steps to improve wellbeing etc, just take it gently. Yes be careful of the rash etc and take good care with that always good to keep your skin! I won't laugh as it's not funny really.

Yes hubby is caring and loving, but I guess it takes it's toll on them watching their loved ones feeling ill. Sometimes he seems in denial that I have anything and thinks everything is alright which concerns me more. Ye it was like when in Portugal he kind of almost forgot I couldn't keep climbing the steps and walking, as if away from home everything is normal again. I see the OT tomorrow so will see if that helps. Yes I do have coping skills and that is good much of the time it's just sometimes this happens and it's concerning. Yes I'm a firm believer in tiny steps which creates you to sustain things and momentum too.

There is also other things that have happened and will share next time as working on those at the moment.

It was shocking to hear how Barclays were treating you. Glad you have moved to another bank and sure they will treat you better. Can you print off the 3 months statements with Barclays if need be? It's all in process at least now and you are moving forward you're just waiting for what you need to complete this. Yes indeed the bank hasn't treated you well and the loyalty you have given to them in giving them your business over the years. It's appaling!

Aaw that's so lovely you have a great time with Yvonne and good chats too, that's precious. Aaw sharing your vapes too that's nice. Hahaha, that will keep her going.

We had a lovely anniversary and it was 13 years we celebrated and got plans for next year already as soon after it's hubby's birthday and a special one so it's a special holiday for him and me of course hahaha. Aaw thank you for your lovely wishes, I wish I had seen them sooner!

Stuffing enevelopes sounds good for you right now that will be a good start and a good focus.

Have a great week and update me when you are ready with things and I will reply some more too on things. I'm off to get my hair done shortly so will go and get ready I just wanted to reply to your message.

All the best

Samana x

Hi Samana

Having problems with notifications again? That's irritating isn't it? Mind you as usual, reply when you can. There no pressure, but if you can reply within 5 minutes of me posting, that would be great lol 🙂

Is it your MRI today or next Monday? best of luck with it.

Sorry you're feeling unwell after your holiday. At least you know that's not the place for you, so you can exclude it in the future. Hope you feel better soon.

Yes it is a slow process finding the balance. I'm speaking with the nurse this week again and assume she will put the dose up again so patience is in order.

Glad you had a good anniversary. And your hubby a nice birthday. It all helps doesn't it?

I'm still walking every day and have got my OT on the 27th which I'm looking forward to.

The co-op haven't accepted my application for a business account yet. They want the last 3 months bank statements. I rang the Barclays support line and asked for these. They took over a week and they sent me statements for 2021/2022 which were useless. No wonder I'm leaving. However I managed to save the last 3 months of transactions as a PDF and have submitted that to the co-op. I'm hoping they accept that, otherwise it's back to the beginning again. Fingers crossed!

You have a great week too and your hair looks nice 🙂

Keep Smilin'

Steve X

 

[Samana]

Hi Samana

Having problems with notifications again? That's irritating isn't it? Mind you as usual, reply when you can. There no pressure, but if you can reply within 5 minutes of me posting, that would be great lol 🙂

Is it your MRI today or next Monday? best of luck with it.

Sorry you're feeling unwell after your holiday. At least you know that's not the place for you, so you can exclude it in the future. Hope you feel better soon.

Yes it is a slow process finding the balance. I'm speaking with the nurse this week again and assume she will put the dose up again so patience is in order.

Glad you had a good anniversary. And your hubby a nice birthday. It all helps doesn't it?

I'm still walking every day and have got my OT on the 27th which I'm looking forward to.

The co-op haven't accepted my application for a business account yet. They want the last 3 months bank statements. I rang the Barclays support line and asked for these. They took over a week and they sent me statements for 2021/2022 which were useless. No wonder I'm leaving. However I managed to save the last 3 months of transactions as a PDF and have submitted that to the co-op. I'm hoping they accept that, otherwise it's back to the beginning again. Fingers crossed!

You have a great week too and your hair looks nice 🙂

Keep Smilin'

Steve X

Hi Steve,

Hahaha, reply in the next 5 minutes hahaha! I was awake as have lots on my mind at the moment. I dound out that my father died a couple of weeks ago, but actually he passed many years ago, he wasn't a nice man. But it's stirred up some family stuff and now handling that.

Plus health has been a bit rocky due to some stress around seeing my OT as she diagnosed me with PTSD so that came as a huge shock as I just didn't see it! Past life experiences and the trauma so now she has referred me for therapy so awaiting an assessment for that which can take weeks.

Yes you are spot on my MRI was now yesterday as it's the early hours of Tuesday I am writing this hahaha. I get my results in about 6 weeks or at least and appt, it takes 4 weeks to get assessed and then for the consultant to see it and read it, so it's all in process now.

I'm doing okay though with everything as I'm forming a plan and way forward but I was really feeling it all last week. One day at a time.

Thanks for your good wishes, it's a bit up and down right now with my health but doing my best with everything and each day but it is wearing me out a bit more than usual.

We celebrated our anniversary last week... 13 years! It was lovely! And this weekend we celebrate hubby's birthday and spliting a 3 course meal over the day so it's easier for me which will be lovely and watching some films and chilling.

Yes absolutely it can take time to find the balance with your meds. Nice and gently does it and just be kind to yourself is key with this and you will get there. I can identify as on meds for my brain and it lowers you BP so I'm just increasing mine too now and will need to be very careful.

Great to hear you are walking every day. Not long until your OT appt, let me know how that goes.

Oh goodness! Barclays sound useless! Good you are leaving them! It's probably routine for the Co-op to ask for the statements but it would help if you got someone who is competent at your old bank! I can't see why what you have submitted to the Co-op wouldn't be enough. They asked for the last 3 months and you gave them that. Fingers crossed.

Hahaha, that was funny when I had my hair done I didn't like it hahaha, and when I got home I adapted it to how I wanted it straight away hahaha. I was like something out of a hairspray advert brushing my hair back hahaha.

Have a great week ahead and look forward to your updates when your ready, no rush.

Samana x

 

[Samana]

Hi Steve,

Hahaha, reply in the next 5 minutes hahaha! I was awake as have lots on my mind at the moment. I dound out that my father died a couple of weeks ago, but actually he passed many years ago, he wasn't a nice man. But it's stirred up some family stuff and now handling that.

Plus health has been a bit rocky due to some stress around seeing my OT as she diagnosed me with PTSD so that came as a huge shock as I just didn't see it! Past life experiences and the trauma so now she has referred me for therapy so awaiting an assessment for that which can take weeks.

Yes you are spot on my MRI was now yesterday as it's the early hours of Tuesday I am writing this hahaha. I get my results in about 6 weeks or at least and appt, it takes 4 weeks to get assessed and then for the consultant to see it and read it, so it's all in process now.

I'm doing okay though with everything as I'm forming a plan and way forward but I was really feeling it all last week. One day at a time.

Thanks for your good wishes, it's a bit up and down right now with my health but doing my best with everything and each day but it is wearing me out a bit more than usual.

We celebrated our anniversary last week... 13 years! It was lovely! And this weekend we celebrate hubby's birthday and spliting a 3 course meal over the day so it's easier for me which will be lovely and watching some films and chilling.

Yes absolutely it can take time to find the balance with your meds. Nice and gently does it and just be kind to yourself is key with this and you will get there. I can identify as on meds for my brain and it lowers you BP so I'm just increasing mine too now and will need to be very careful.

Great to hear you are walking every day. Not long until your OT appt, let me know how that goes.

Oh goodness! Barclays sound useless! Good you are leaving them! It's probably routine for the Co-op to ask for the statements but it would help if you got someone who is competent at your old bank! I can't see why what you have submitted to the Co-op wouldn't be enough. They asked for the last 3 months and you gave them that. Fingers crossed.

Hahaha, that was funny when I had my hair done I didn't like it hahaha, and when I got home I adapted it to how I wanted it straight away hahaha. I was like something out of a hairspray advert brushing my hair back hahaha.

Have a great week ahead and look forward to your updates when your ready, no rush.

Samana x

Hi Steve, hope you are okay. Not heard from you in a while.

All the best

Samana x

 

[picitup]

Hi Steve, hope you are okay. Not heard from you in a while.

All the best

Samana x

Hi Samana

Sorry I dissapeared for a while as I've een obsessed with doing research on low testosterone levels and I'll explain why. It's all a bit personal, but I don't mind if you don't mind.
My nipples have been quite painful for a while and then I found a lump in each breast. Off to the docs straiht away and they made me an emergency appointment (1 week!) with the breast clinic. On examination, she said she was sure it wasn't breast cancer, by gynecomastia gyne what? lol.
Anyway this prompted me to research my head off and apparrently it's quite common in older men. As testosterone drops with age, and typically fat levels increase, the increase in body fat encourages the body to convert more testosterone to estrogen, compounding the issue. And yes, you guessed it, men start to grow female breast tissue. Well that caught me off guard, but it did make me think.
So I did a bunch of reasearch online and found the ADAM questionnaire for low testosterone. For any men reading this it's here:

Androgen Deficiency – Aging Male (ADAM Score) for Low Testosterone

Androgen Deficiency in the Aging Male (ADAM Score) - low testosterone assessment that can help patients or providers assess low testosterone.

globalrph.com

The questions are very personal, but you don't have to enter your name or email address, so it's completely anonymous.

Any road up, I scored quite high and it made me think how much, if any of my issues over the past year, are due to low testosterone. The symptoms are quite wide ranging, including fatigue and low mood.

So, back to the GP for a testosterone level test and I'll get the results tomorrow (Friday) or Monday.

The blood test service from the GP is excellent. If you have low testosterone, you get a £25.00 Marks and Spencer voucher for any skirt of your choice 🙂
Any road up, I hope I made you smile. Let me know how you are doing when you can.

Keep Smilin'

Steve