Still in denial

[LindaMaria]

Hello everyone. I was just wondering how long people are in denial once being diagnosed. I am just over a year after Type 2 diagnosis and am still struggling to accept that I have diabetes.

 

[CathyB]

Hi Linda, I am sorry you are struggling to accept things, I think for me it was a huge relief as I felt so unwell, physically and emotionally, so having a reason for it that I could make a difference with was a challenge I could embrace. I won’t say it was easy changing my diet but I can say it wasn’t as hard as I expected it to be and now I would never dream of going back to my old ways of eating.
I’m also terrified of losing my sight, not to mention my toes 😱 so again, it’s a strong incentive for me.
Linda making little changes can make a huge difference to your long term health, please think about it, we will all be here to support you

 

[LindaMaria]

Thank you Cathy B for your support. I will get there as I too am afraid of losing my sight and toes/legs. Christmas is getting in the way a bit but will just have to try harder.

 

[Deleted member 21371]

You don't have to jump straight into a diet with both feet, and you don't have to stay on that diet if it's wrong for you.
It took me a while to find the right one for me, very low fat, low calorie, and then the Newcastle diet.
It probably took me about a year and a few months to lose enough weight (5 stone) to reverse my diabetes, and then find an acceptable diet (the Mediterranean diet) to keep the weight off.

A said, start small, and find what works for you.

 

[Drummer]

I accepted the diagnosis, changed my diet from that moment and no longer had an Hba1c in the diabetic range in 80 days - by 6 months I was in the normal range.I decided I did not want to be diabetic, and arranged for that to be so. Diabetes is all about an inability to cope with carbohydrates, so I reduced my intake until my daily tests showed that my readings were in the normal range.

 

[PeterH55]

Hi Linda, I am sorry you are struggling to accept things, I think for me it was a huge relief as I felt so unwell, physically and emotionally, so having a reason for it that I could make a difference with was a challenge I could embrace. I won’t say it was easy changing my diet but I can say it wasn’t as hard as I expected it to be and now I would never dream of going back to my old ways of eating.
I’m also terrified of losing my sight, not to mention my toes 😱 so again, it’s a strong incentive for me.
Linda making little changes can make a huge difference to your long term health, please think about it, we will all be here to support you

I was the same as you, it was a huge relief for me to find out I was actually unwell, physically and emotionally, I didn't realise I was so unwell until I was diagnosed as diabetic a month ago and it gives me incentive to take my insulin and also blood readings, a month later 5 injections and 4 blood readings a day seems so normal now, I didn't need to go on a diet food as I had lost 2 stone, I have smaller food meals, watch the sugar on labels and keep away from bad sugar food. cut out chocolates, sweets, buns, cakes and cut down on alcohol. I now eat more fruit and have more snacks in between meals and feel so much healthier.

Keep going Linda, things will improve, there is plenty of reading out on the internet about what we have, also this forum is a source of information from fellow people who also have diabetes.

 

[CathyB]

Thank you Cathy B for your support. I will get there as I too am afraid of losing my sight and toes/legs. Christmas is getting in the way a bit but will just have to try harder.

Linda, things won’t change overnight, the best advice I read on here was that it’s a marathon not a sprint. Don’t make Christmas a guilt fest, enjoy it and set a target for the perfect New Year resolution, new year, new you 😉

 

[LindaMaria]

Thank you all for your comments and support. I am determined to get things under control now. I have lost 24lbs over the last 6 months or so and still have more to lose. So hopefully will be in a better place in the new year. It has helped a lot to hear of others experiences so thanks again.

 

[Carolg]

hi lindamaria
Welcome to forum. I went through the stages of grief after diagnosis. As others, relief that I knew why I felt so bad, worry about weight loss, change of lifestyle.havent got it right all the time over last 3 years. Making changes to diet after so many years isn’t always easy, so baby steps. Ask questions- none are daft and believe in yourself
Good luck on your personal journey

 

[LindaMaria]

Thank you for all your comments. I am feeling a bit more positive thanks to all of you. I know I have to get this under control so will be doing more to make it happen.

 

[Barbara W]

Glad to hear your feeling more positive, make your changes when your ready as they say small baby steps is a good place to start.