Jersey_Girl13
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Hello everyone, I’m hoping joining here is the first step towards seeking the help I need. I would really appreciate some advice and motivation.
Diagnosed Type 2 diabetic 8 years ago. Metformin, exercise and a low carb diet helped me keep my A1C under 6 and all was going well. Tested all the time and knew exactly what every food did to my BG levels, even noted the variations at different times of day. I liked to keep it tight, allowing myself very occasional treats but generally keeping carbs under 50g a day and it worked for me for years. I have also lost well over 100lbs since my diagnosis, though I could lose another 40lbs and not be underweight. For now not gaining is good enough for me.
However, since the pandemic started, my self-care has gone to pot. I won’t go into the reasons why, I think lots of people have had a very bad couple of years and I don’t want to moan too much, but haven’t tested for months and my carb creep has finally got to the point where not only am I not counting the carbs but I seem to be seeking them out and devouring them.
My last comprehensive blood test was in November and everything came back alright but the fasting blood glucose was higher than ever and I’m sure it’s only got worse since then. Doc and I agreed I would try and get it down before we made any drastic changes but honestly, I haven’t done anything to help myself since then and I know I need to go back and get it sorted but I haven’t yet, it can only have got worse.
Thankfully I am still exercising a lot but I have done nothing to address the carb issue. It’s always “oh, I’ll start on Monday” or “After Christmas” etc and then after Christmas came and went and I’ve done nothing. I’m going on holiday in May and I’m telling myself I will sort it all after that but it really needs addressing before then and I’m not entirely sure I’ll do anything about it then at this rate.
I’m so ashamed and scared of going to the doctor. I’m in the US now (originally from the UK) and can refer myself to an endocrinologist but I’m worried he or she will admonish me or put me straight on insulin, something which I always aimed to avoid (no disrespect to anyone on insulin)
I’m exhausted with worry. I have health anxiety anyway, which isn’t helping.
Does anyone have a similar experience they can share and let me know how it all ended up?
Diagnosed Type 2 diabetic 8 years ago. Metformin, exercise and a low carb diet helped me keep my A1C under 6 and all was going well. Tested all the time and knew exactly what every food did to my BG levels, even noted the variations at different times of day. I liked to keep it tight, allowing myself very occasional treats but generally keeping carbs under 50g a day and it worked for me for years. I have also lost well over 100lbs since my diagnosis, though I could lose another 40lbs and not be underweight. For now not gaining is good enough for me.
However, since the pandemic started, my self-care has gone to pot. I won’t go into the reasons why, I think lots of people have had a very bad couple of years and I don’t want to moan too much, but haven’t tested for months and my carb creep has finally got to the point where not only am I not counting the carbs but I seem to be seeking them out and devouring them.
My last comprehensive blood test was in November and everything came back alright but the fasting blood glucose was higher than ever and I’m sure it’s only got worse since then. Doc and I agreed I would try and get it down before we made any drastic changes but honestly, I haven’t done anything to help myself since then and I know I need to go back and get it sorted but I haven’t yet, it can only have got worse.
Thankfully I am still exercising a lot but I have done nothing to address the carb issue. It’s always “oh, I’ll start on Monday” or “After Christmas” etc and then after Christmas came and went and I’ve done nothing. I’m going on holiday in May and I’m telling myself I will sort it all after that but it really needs addressing before then and I’m not entirely sure I’ll do anything about it then at this rate.
I’m so ashamed and scared of going to the doctor. I’m in the US now (originally from the UK) and can refer myself to an endocrinologist but I’m worried he or she will admonish me or put me straight on insulin, something which I always aimed to avoid (no disrespect to anyone on insulin)
I’m exhausted with worry. I have health anxiety anyway, which isn’t helping.
Does anyone have a similar experience they can share and let me know how it all ended up?