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Scared and feel alone

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Spireite72

Spireite72

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hi I was diagnosed with type 2 just over a week ago after been admitted to hospital with a heart attack. My blood sugar was around 19 it’s now down to between 5.4 and 7.4 with one little spike of 9.7. I’m on tablets and insulin. Everything has happened so fast I have a young family and just feel terrified at the minute. I’m the only driver in the house don’t know if I’ll be allowed to drive again my eyes are blurry at the minute but wasn’t before hospital. 2 of the heart drugs have side effects of blurry vision but it’s not helping. Feel like I’m in a dark hole and sinking deeper and deeper with no way out at the minute
 
Hi Spireite72

So sorry to hear you've been through this, I have never been through a heart attack, this must be very frightening indeed, I have been through the Diabetes diagnosis though and know for sure how terrible that makes you feel, I can only offer the advice of take your time to digest every thing, there is no rush, there is a lot to learn and you have come to a good place to do that, take some time to read through some posts and get to grips with your new best/worst friend, things are never as dark as they seem, best of luck
 
Hello @Spireite72

Welcome to the forum, but sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Congratulations on your reductions in bloog glucose (BGs). This may slightly explain your blurred vision as rapid changes can result in temporary changes to the shape of your eyes.

The blurred vision should settle in time, and you should still be able to drive while taking insulin (with a few extra precautions). You'd need to ask your Drs about the other meds you are on and ask for their advice about driving and contacting the DVLA.

Keep asking question here and the experienced folks will support you with tips, advice and understanding from people who instinctively 'get it'
 
Spireite72 said:
hi I was diagnosed with type 2 just over a week ago after been admitted to hospital with a heart attack. My blood sugar was around 19 it’s now down to between 5.4 and 7.4 with one little spike of 9.7. I’m on tablets and insulin. Everything has happened so fast I have a young family and just feel terrified at the minute. I’m the only driver in the house don’t know if I’ll be allowed to drive again my eyes are blurry at the minute but wasn’t before hospital. 2 of the heart drugs have side effects of blurry vision but it’s not helping. Feel like I’m in a dark hole and sinking deeper and deeper with no way out at the minute
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Hi Spirette I am so sorry to hear about the heart attack...followed by the diabetes diagnosis..it must have been/is a traumatic & frightening experience for you...I believe that the advice given by @KindaScared is sensible & appropriate...you need to give yourself a little time to "digest everything"...you don't say if you are still currently in hospital with continuing treatment...or now at home...I'm sure members here would be happy to answer any questions you have...make some appropriate suggestions...with advice from your health care professionals & from the forum hopefully things wont seem as insurmountable as they do at the moment...it must have been such a terrible shock...it will take time to adjust...please give us an update when you can.
 
Welcome to the forum Spireite from a fellow T2. It's a lot to deal with all at once. Both the heart attack and the diabetes. You should be given some advice from medical people on exercise, get to talk with a Heart Specialist Nurse and physios and get physio theropy.
You're eyesight may settle down. Allow a little time for this. As both diabetics and heart patients we get to drive.
 
Bubbsie said:
Hi Spirette I am so sorry to hear about the heart attack...followed by the diabetes diagnosis..it must have been/is a traumatic & frightening experience for you...I believe that the advice given by @KindaScared is sensible & appropriate...you need to give yourself a little time to "digest everything"...you don't say if you are still currently in hospital with continuing treatment...or now at home...I'm sure members here would be happy to answer any questions you have...make some appropriate suggestions...with advice from your health care professionals & from the forum hopefully things wont seem as insurmountable as they do at the moment...it must have been such a terrible shock...it will take time to adjust...please give us an update when you can.
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I’m home now came home on Friday. My family are being fantastic looking after me and trying to help. I’ve just got myself in a dark place at the moment. The diabetic nurse recommended talking to others that are/have gone through this. So here I am
 
Thank you for all the kind words and warm welcome.
 
Spireite72 said:
I’m home now came home on Friday. My family are being fantastic looking after me and trying to help. I’ve just got myself in a dark place at the moment. The diabetic nurse recommended talking to others that are/have gone through this. So here I am
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I believe we have members here who have heart problems Spireite...its a quiet time of the day...hopefully they will be able to give you the benefit of their experience/advice at some point...good to hear you're home & your family are supportive...you need to let them look after you...not surprising you are feeling as you do...its a lot to come to terms with...you've come to the right space here...I agree with your DSN...others experience would be invaluable to you...good luck.
 
Welcome to the forum. It is natural to feel overwhelmed, confused, anxious when first diagnosed especially given the circumstances of your diagnosis. You will get your head around it.
 
Bubbsie said:
I believe we have members here who have heart problems Spireite
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Yes, I'm one. I've had a silent heart attack. No idea when. I discovered this 3 weeks after my diabetes diagnoses. I had another two months after diagnoses.
I also have a genetic heart condition, discovered at the same time.
 
Ralph-YK said:
Yes, I'm one. I've had a silent heart attack. No idea when. I discovered this 3 weeks after my diabetes diagnoses. I had another two months after diagnoses.
I also have a genetic heart condition, discovered at the same time.
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I did think about you Ralph...however I wasn't entirely sure whether I should mention you...wow...must have been a tremendous shock...I thought there would be someone who could give some advice to our new member.
 
Hi Spireite, I haven’t had a heart attack but I do have a genetic heart disease and angina, I am also a fairly new type 2. At diagnosis my bg was 22 and my vision was a mess, driving was a nightmare (looking back I shouldn’t have been driving). Thanks to the support here, my bloods are now between 5.5 - 6.5 and I am so pleased to say my eyesight is returning to normal 🙄
It is scary but it is manageable so please be patient and be kind to yourself, it takes time. My mantra came from one of the posts here, it’s a marathon not a sprint! I repeat it every day as a reminder that I also need to be patient. We will help you, there is so much information so take your time and read....then read some more :D
 
I am so sorry for what is happening right now. It can be such an emotional rollercoaster but please know that you never need to feel alone. This forum and it's members are such a great support and it's nice to talk to people who understand the struggles that come with diabetes and other things.

Main advice from me to you is, take things slowly. Learn what you can, work out what is best for you, don't beat yourself up if there are slip ups because we all have them but most of all be patient. Not always easy, i know but it is true.
 
Feeling a lot better today thank you everyone that took the time to answer. Spoke to my Diabetic Nurse today said I’m doing very well with my blood sugar. Lowest it got was 12 in hospital. Asked for a diabetic menu and still got the normal one. Getting a little angry about that could have got my sugars down sooner.Think I have my diet right(working so far) still learning the forums helping giving ideas for meals. Kids are helping too by only eating the same as me.
 
Spireite72 said:
Feeling a lot better today thank you everyone that took the time to answer. Spoke to my Diabetic Nurse today said I’m doing very well with my blood sugar. Lowest it got was 12 in hospital. Asked for a diabetic menu and still got the normal one. Getting a little angry about that could have got my sugars down sooner.Think I have my diet right(working so far) still learning the forums helping giving ideas for meals. Kids are helping too by only eating the same as me.
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Good to hear that Spireite...I think you'd be surprised by what you can eat...there are the obvious foodstuffs you need to avoid...white bread...pasta anything starchy and so on...have a look at the recipe thread & the What did you eat yesterday thread...those will give you plenty of ideas...there is no need to rush..take your time & find yourself a plan that's sustainable long term...the best way...good luck.
 
I've heard that the diabetic menu in hospitals is quite shocking. I'm sure someone on here said that there was treacle sponge & custard on there!😱
 
Mark Parrott said:
I've heard that the diabetic menu in hospitals is quite shocking. I'm sure someone on here said that there was treacle sponge & custard on there!😱
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They did say that once...trying to remember where but it escapes me...absolutely shocking.
 
Mark Parrott said:
I've heard that the diabetic menu in hospitals is quite shocking. I'm sure someone on here said that there was treacle sponge & custard on there!😱
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The person who took the meal orders every day came first day and started going through the choices. So I stopped her and told her I was diabetic she said ok no problem and then read me the exact same options for meals. I asked again are you sure that’s the diabetic menu. “Yes” she said. Being new to diabetes and really unsure. I had the anxiety of what was going on with my heart and diabetes. They Were giving me ice cream,crumbles ,rice pudding. Fish chips and mushy peas ,steak pie. Luckily I had the sense not to eat most of it.
 
Mark Parrott said:
I've heard that the diabetic menu in hospitals is quite shocking. I'm sure someone on here said that there was treacle sponge & custard on there!😱
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Bubbsie said:
They did say that once...trying to remember where but it escapes me...absolutely shocking.
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I don't know if they even had a diabetic friendly menu when I was in. I was on the same as everyone else. And got offered treacle sponge and custard.
This is when I was actually diagnosed at the hospital. 5 minutes after the doctor had just given me the news they were happily giving me apple pie and custard.
Every meal had puddings like that.
 
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