Scouser58
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 400
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Non-insulin injectable medication (incretin mimetics)
Hello joshuarobert, Yes you are correct in what you say about more information could have made a big difference to how you went about things to help get control and work at the 'pre-diabetes' level.
Yes they are all jumping up now a blood test has given the results they say you are now a T2.
It does seem as though you are getting all the different 'club' appointments that you will have to have on a ongoing level. The feet bit is nice having them inspected, then toe nails cut and any rough skin removed, so not painful there then, you have look after your feet and keep them protected, no walking around in the bare feet any more.
The eye test and screening is a longer appointment, if you haven't had your eyes tested have them done first, then they put a special drops into your eyes to make them easier to see into, then they take 2 photographs of each eye, they are very interesting to see inside your own eyes. Your vision will be blurred after this test so have somebody with you, and may be put sun glasses on if it is a very bright day, I am going for my next testing visit, then you get a letter telling you the outcome and any further things or see you next year.
Take you time to come to terms and make your changes slowly and consider what you want to achieve in the changes you make.
Ask your doctor or diabetic nurse to put the testing strips and lancets onto your repeat prescription and supply you with a testing meter, I believe this is vital part of a diabetic's 'treatment' in controlling the condition, if they are being resistant in giving out this stuff, remind them that they are important and when they send you to a specialist diabetes doctor at the hospital (if it come to that), they are for your readings and make notes in your file. The strips and lancets are very expensive depending on which meter system you have, and this site has free meter give away's, keep looking and be registered to the other sections of this
Keep in touch here on the forum, there are very knowledgeable people to help you, and support you.
ttfn from Karen.
Yes they are all jumping up now a blood test has given the results they say you are now a T2.
It does seem as though you are getting all the different 'club' appointments that you will have to have on a ongoing level. The feet bit is nice having them inspected, then toe nails cut and any rough skin removed, so not painful there then, you have look after your feet and keep them protected, no walking around in the bare feet any more.
The eye test and screening is a longer appointment, if you haven't had your eyes tested have them done first, then they put a special drops into your eyes to make them easier to see into, then they take 2 photographs of each eye, they are very interesting to see inside your own eyes. Your vision will be blurred after this test so have somebody with you, and may be put sun glasses on if it is a very bright day, I am going for my next testing visit, then you get a letter telling you the outcome and any further things or see you next year.
Take you time to come to terms and make your changes slowly and consider what you want to achieve in the changes you make.
Ask your doctor or diabetic nurse to put the testing strips and lancets onto your repeat prescription and supply you with a testing meter, I believe this is vital part of a diabetic's 'treatment' in controlling the condition, if they are being resistant in giving out this stuff, remind them that they are important and when they send you to a specialist diabetes doctor at the hospital (if it come to that), they are for your readings and make notes in your file. The strips and lancets are very expensive depending on which meter system you have, and this site has free meter give away's, keep looking and be registered to the other sections of this
Keep in touch here on the forum, there are very knowledgeable people to help you, and support you.
ttfn from Karen.