Hi
I am sorry if this is a very vague post but I am totally confused.
For the past 5 year I have had to have an annual glucose intolerance test. I have had them and been told you are ok but come back next year.
In Jan I had my test as ususal but got a recall to the GP and was told very sorry but you are now diabetic, but we need to repeat the test for confirmation. Took test again. Spent 10 days worrying myself sick.
I have had a telephone call from the practice nurse tonight and was told that the result was not as bad as the last test, and that I was borderline diabetic (????). I did not need to be prescribed medication but need to amend my diet and reduce the level of carbohydrates. End of phone call.
I have been sitting down and thinking (bad idea ) I have had a blood pressure issue for 15 years but under control with medication. One of the things I have done is to amend my diet - cutting out all salt, fat and processed food where possible, but was told to eat more rice pasta etc. Arn't these are carbs.
I had asked the nurse if they had a diet plan and was told no - bit surprised.
I feel I have been told to sod off you are not serious enough to deal with. I am feeling really confused. If I can change my diet this is a minor sacrifice, but feel I am not getting very much support.
Any advice would be really appreciated
Andy
I am sorry if this is a very vague post but I am totally confused.
For the past 5 year I have had to have an annual glucose intolerance test. I have had them and been told you are ok but come back next year.
In Jan I had my test as ususal but got a recall to the GP and was told very sorry but you are now diabetic, but we need to repeat the test for confirmation. Took test again. Spent 10 days worrying myself sick.
I have had a telephone call from the practice nurse tonight and was told that the result was not as bad as the last test, and that I was borderline diabetic (????). I did not need to be prescribed medication but need to amend my diet and reduce the level of carbohydrates. End of phone call.
I have been sitting down and thinking (bad idea ) I have had a blood pressure issue for 15 years but under control with medication. One of the things I have done is to amend my diet - cutting out all salt, fat and processed food where possible, but was told to eat more rice pasta etc. Arn't these are carbs.
I had asked the nurse if they had a diet plan and was told no - bit surprised.
I feel I have been told to sod off you are not serious enough to deal with. I am feeling really confused. If I can change my diet this is a minor sacrifice, but feel I am not getting very much support.
Any advice would be really appreciated
Andy