Hi everyone Im a Newbie

[Elainec1963]

Hi my name is Elaine im 59 yrs old and im very new to this im looking for information and help to understand about diabetes and what i need to do . I had a total knee replacement in june i had a blood test done and was told my Dr was emailed to say they need to see me as my test came back at 50 i wasnt aware of this until i went again for preop checks at hospital for my other knee replacement and the nurse said had i seen my Dr i asked why and she told me they were meant to havd contacted me to arrange an appointment in june. Gobsmaked is an under statement i feel so let down . I sent my Dr an email and they have arranged a phone condult for tuesday . Also thd nurse rang this motning and told me that my reading is now 55 . I dont really understand this does it mean its high or low and what can i expect to happen now .I also have Crohns and fibtomyalgia and already on alot of medication. Feel lost alone confused and scared any information will help please

 

[filly]

Hi my name is Elaine im 59 yrs old and im very new to this im looking for information and help to understand about diabetes and what i need to do . I had a total knee replacement in june i had a blood test done and was told my Dr was emailed to say they need to see me as my test came back at 50 i wasnt aware of this until i went again for preop checks at hospital for my other knee replacement and the nurse said had i seen my Dr i asked why and she told me they were meant to havd contacted me to arrange an appointment in june. Gobsmaked is an under statement i feel so let down . I sent my Dr an email and they have arranged a phone condult for tuesday . Also thd nurse rang this motning and told me that my reading is now 55 . I dont really understand this does it mean its high or low and what can i expect to happen now .I also have Crohns and fibtomyalgia and already on alot of medication. Feel lost alone confused and scared any information will help please

Luckily you managed to get your knee replacement. I was diagnosed prior so now still waiting. Hopefully new year.
I was 58 then managed to get it down to 56. Having a new blood test on Tuesday.
Hoping the numbers are down.
Try not to panic or be too scared.
Over 48 means you are Diabetic. The idea is that through diet you can get those numbers down. Also get yourself a testing kit. I test early morning, before meals and 2 hours after. That gives you an idea of what is happening, and what response you are having to carbohydrates.
Basically cut out carbs as much as you can. I have weight to lose so allow 20-30 grams a day. You may be able to have more.
Best of Luck. There is loads of information on this site so keep reading.

 

[Resurgam]

No need to worry @Elainec1963 - you are not far into diabetic numbers so simply reducing the amount of carbs you eat ought to do the trick.
I don't mean swapping to brown or wholemeal, or changing from ordinary potatoes to sweet ones, which are common errors.
We don't need to eat carbohydrate at all, but they are good for adding texture flavour and variety to meals.