No symptoms!

[DaisyDoodles]

Hi... I was diagnosed last month with Type 2... was a little shocked as I had no symptoms whatsoever. Hadnt been feeling all that good, we lost our 2 lovely labradors within 6 months of each other and absolutely heartbroken. Went for a routine blood test only to have a phone call saying I had a Hba1c count of 75 meant nothing to me... but had to see the nurse to discuss diabetes... that first appointment she may have been talking another language, didnt take anything in. Today I had my second appointment and felt a lot more positive about it. Made a list of questions I wanted to ask, and they were all answered. Feel a lot better about this new lifestyle, especially as I have lost 10lb ...I was expecting a 2 or 3lb loss. Only thing is now, my blood pressure is up... maybe because I am a bit worried about all of this, but I have to speak with the Dr tomorrow. Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself!

 

[ianf0ster]

Hi @DaisyDoodles and welcome to the forum.
Unfortunately worry (stress) always causes Blood Pressure to rise. Some people always have higher Blood Pressure when measure by a doctor - that's known as 'white coat syndrome'.
How have you been losing weight? The 2 normal methods used by Type 2 diabetics are:
1. A Low Carb way of eating (with little or no calorie restriction).
2. A very low calorie (around 800) for a period of 8 to 12 weeks.

Both will tend to lower Blood Pressure, but a Low Calorie way of eating has been shown in a GP's practice (Dr David Unwin's in Southport) to reduce high blood pressure substantially such that the patients and the doctor himself had to reduce or even eliminate their BP medication.

 

[Calypso]

Hi @DaisyDoodles .
I just wanted to say I’m so very sorry you lost your Labradors.
Over the years I have lost 3 dogs. The heartache was nearly more than I could bear.
Nobody knows how the pain of losing a loved pet feels. Unless you have gone through it yourself.

 

[DaisyDoodles]

Hi @DaisyDoodles and welcome to the forum.
Unfortunately worry (stress) always causes Blood Pressure to rise. Some people always have higher Blood Pressure when measure by a doctor - that's known as 'white coat syndrome'.
How have you been losing weight? The 2 normal methods used by Type 2 diabetics are:
1. A Low Carb way of eating (with little or no calorie restriction).
2. A very low calorie (around 800) for a period of 8 to 12 weeks.

Both will tend to lower Blood Pressure, but a Low Calorie way of eating has been shown in a GP's practice (Dr David Unwin's in Southport) to reduce high blood pressure substantially such that the patients and the doctor himself had to reduce or even eliminate their BP medication.

I have been losing weight, was last weighed a couple of years ago, and from then till last month I had lost a stone and a half, now the 10lbs... from what the nurse said , best to do it slowly.

I know I am probably stressing about tomorrow, its my first retinopathy screening... so that isnt helping. Have heard about white coat syndrome, definitely me!

Thank you for your reply

 

[Leadinglights]

I have been losing weight, was last weighed a couple of years ago, and from then till last month I had lost a stone and a half, now the 10lbs... from what the nurse said , best to do it slowly.

I know I am probably stressing about tomorrow, its my first retinopathy screening... so that isnt helping. Have heard about white coat syndrome, definitely me!

Thank you for your reply

The screening is very straightforward, they just do a basic vision test and then put some drops in your eyes to dilate the pupils, it can sting a bit for a few moments. You then wait about 15 mins and they will then take the pictures of your eyes. You will then get the results a few weeks later not straightaway.
Do remember to take dark glasses as your eyes will be light sensitive for a few hours afterwards and you will look like those googly eyed sort toys kids seem to like so much.

 

[Cherrelle DUK]

Hi DaisyDoodles, welcome to the forum.

So sorry to hear about the loss of your lovely dogs. Stress can have a big impact on blood pressure and in fact blood sugar levels so please be gentle with yourself at this time.

The eye appointment is not as scary as it sounds. Some have fuzzy sight for a few hours where as some just have sore eyes for a bit.

Really glad to hear that you've had support from you health care pro as that can make a huge difference in how you're able to manage things moving forward.

You've made great progress with managing your weight so congratulations! It seems as though you've created a lovely plan that works for you but do let us know if there's anything we can help with.