Got diagnosed wednesday but don't see the diabetic nurse for 3 wks. She has rang me and said she will be starting me on meds. I specifically asked for the test cos I was feeling so under the weather and a lot of my symptoms matched diabetes. Is it normal to have to wait so long for initial appt. Surely the sooner I start taking meds the better.
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Docb
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It is a bit long but use the time to get yourself up to speed on what diabetes is all about, what medications are used and the benefits that can be gained from lifestyle changes. Then you will be in a position to have a sensible conversation with the DN by knowing what questions to ask. Take your time and read around this forum - it will tell you most of what you need to know - and ask questions about anything you do not understand.
Ljc
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Hello @Claire53 , Welcome to the forum and to the club no one wants to join.
I agree with @Docb.
Being diagnosed with diabetes is rather scary isn’t it , however it’s a condition that can be managed well, mostly by ourselves whether or not medication is needed, not everyone with T2 needs diabetes medication.
Their is an awful lot of misinformation out their one of them is sugar and sadly a few charlatans promising a cure if only you shell out loads of dosh for their product.
So please take care , on here you will get info and cyber support from people who live with this condition.
Basically it is carbohydrates we can’t handle to well, mostly the starchy carbohydrates. We usually have no problems with protein or , and this is going to surprise you
Good fats.
Some of us have to be careful with fruit , anything with berry in its name is often tolerated better.
I mentioned sugar earlier, sugar is a simple carbohydrate , if you live in the UK it is already included in the carbohydrate content on the nutritional label on the back of packs etc, So you’ve no need to worry about sugar content
I agree with @Docb.
Being diagnosed with diabetes is rather scary isn’t it , however it’s a condition that can be managed well, mostly by ourselves whether or not medication is needed, not everyone with T2 needs diabetes medication.
Their is an awful lot of misinformation out their one of them is sugar and sadly a few charlatans promising a cure if only you shell out loads of dosh for their product.
So please take care , on here you will get info and cyber support from people who live with this condition.
Basically it is carbohydrates we can’t handle to well, mostly the starchy carbohydrates. We usually have no problems with protein or , and this is going to surprise you
Good fats.
Some of us have to be careful with fruit , anything with berry in its name is often tolerated better.
I mentioned sugar earlier, sugar is a simple carbohydrate , if you live in the UK it is already included in the carbohydrate content on the nutritional label on the back of packs etc, So you’ve no need to worry about sugar content
Ljc
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- Type 1.5 LADA
These links will give you an awful lot of info , take your time as their is a lot to take in.
maggie-daveys-letter-to-newly-diagnosed-type-2
test-test-test. By Alan S
If you decide you wish to test to see how the various carbohydrates affect you, do ask the nurse for a glucose meter and test strips though unless the practice is very enlightened you will be told it’s not needed.
So ,many here use this glucose meter as it has the cheapest test strips we know of £8 for a pot of 50 other meters have strips that cost over £15.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Codefree-G...&linkId=f39210144fdc26c27738e45b6d957003&th=1
You will find the above and more
On the thread called , Useful links for people new to diabetes, which is st the top of the newbies forum, just scroll down to the T2 area
maggie-daveys-letter-to-newly-diagnosed-type-2
test-test-test. By Alan S
If you decide you wish to test to see how the various carbohydrates affect you, do ask the nurse for a glucose meter and test strips though unless the practice is very enlightened you will be told it’s not needed.
So ,many here use this glucose meter as it has the cheapest test strips we know of £8 for a pot of 50 other meters have strips that cost over £15.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Codefree-G...&linkId=f39210144fdc26c27738e45b6d957003&th=1
You will find the above and more
On the thread called , Useful links for people new to diabetes, which is st the top of the newbies forum, just scroll down to the T2 area
Drummer
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Medication for a type two can be problematic - the way which many people find to manage their blood glucose is to reduce their intake of carbohydrates until their readings return to normal, and then continue to eat in the same way so their Hba1c also returns to normal.
Usually the return of balance to the metabolism will bring about a reduction if body fat, I have experienced a return of muscular strength and general energy over the last three years which is very beneficial.
Perhaps if you begin to eat the low carb way you will not be needing medication by the time you see the nurse.
I got hold of a blood glucose monitor and saw that I was getting good readings in the weeks after my diagnosis very quickly, but I went low carb from the moment the diagnosis was told to me.
Usually the return of balance to the metabolism will bring about a reduction if body fat, I have experienced a return of muscular strength and general energy over the last three years which is very beneficial.
Perhaps if you begin to eat the low carb way you will not be needing medication by the time you see the nurse.
I got hold of a blood glucose monitor and saw that I was getting good readings in the weeks after my diagnosis very quickly, but I went low carb from the moment the diagnosis was told to me.
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