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Denial most of the time!

Is this a stage everyone goes through ?

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Quigs2014

Quigs2014

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Location
New zealand
Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Non-insulin injectable medication (incretin mimetics)
Hi my name is Jacqui and I live in NZ , I have had diabetes for about 2 years and have been in denial most of that time. I take 1 metoformin daily and recently had a bit of a wake up call . I need to loose weight and exercise mostly, so I thought this place would be a good start. Does anyone have any advise for me as I struggle to keep focused and on track.
 
Hi Quigs,
I've moved your post to a more appropriate forum.

It depends partly on the attitude of whoever gave you the diagnosis, & your own reaction.

The way I was given the diagnosis, I came away with the disease that would kill me. I'm fit & well 14 years on, at 75.

If the Dr simply says "You're diabetic, take these tablets, & give up sugar, come back next year," then you are likely to have an attitude akin to denial - "if the Dr isn't bothered, why should I be?"

The truth is that you have a condition you need to control, constantly. The general experience of folk on this forum is that control of carbohydrates, not just sugar, is essential for satisfactory control. We strongly recommend you get a blood glucose meter to find out your condition on a day-to-day basis, & what foods affect you.
 
Quigs2014 said:
Hi my name is Jacqui and I live in NZ , I have had diabetes for about 2 years and have been in denial most of that time. I take 1 metoformin daily and recently had a bit of a wake up call . I need to loose weight and exercise mostly, so I thought this place would be a good start. Does anyone have any advise for me as I struggle to keep focused and on track.
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Hiya Jacqui,
Great place to come for advice and support ! Why not take a look at the thread 'new you in 42' - it might be a good place to join in with regards to getting more active - a bit silly and a lot of fun!
Welcome to the forum,
Becky
 
Welcome to the forum Jacqui, Have a good browse round at all the various threads and forums, then ask as many questions as you like. We are all very friendly folk and don't often bite! ;)
 
IanD said:
Hi Quigs,
I've moved your post to a more appropriate forum.

It depends partly on the attitude of whoever gave you the diagnosis, & your own reaction.

The way I was given the diagnosis, I came away with the disease that would kill me. I'm fit & well 14 years on, at 75.

If the Dr simply says "You're diabetic, take these tablets, & give up sugar, come back next year," then you are likely to have an attitude akin to denial - "if the Dr isn't bothered, why should I be?"

The truth is that you have a condition you need to control, constantly. The general experience of folk on this forum is that control of carbohydrates, not just sugar, is essential for satisfactory control. We strongly recommend you get a blood glucose meter to find out your condition on a day-to-day basis, & what foods affect you.
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Thanks I found your comment really sobering, which is just what I need right now. I have now got a meter and I am testing morning and night and I can see what the spikes relate to. I think I need to make this part of my life everyday , I get that now so hopefully I am on the road to managing this illness for good.
 
Bebo321 said:
Hiya Jacqui,
Great place to come for advice and support ! Why not take a look at the thread 'new you in 42' - it might be a good place to join in with regards to getting more active - a bit silly and a lot of fun!
Welcome to the forum,
Becky
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Well done Quigs, that's the spirit! Test in the morning (watch out for Dawn Phenomenon though, where the liver dumps glucose around the time you wake), immediately before eating, and two hours after starting to eat. That way you will soon see what foods have big impacts and which are more benign. Once you know that you can cut down on the frequency for foods you know, and just test on new ones.

Good luck and keep us all posted!
 
Hi Quigs and welcome,

I guess everyone's attitude is different, some are more upbeat and positive and seem to just take in all in their stride while others wallow in self pity and yet others who spend the whole time obsessing about it and letting it rule their life (which I guess maybe it does to a great extent. But ultimately it's about balance. I personally go through phases where I tend to forget that I am diabetic so I guess that could be classed as denial in a sense.I am sure you will receive some excellent advice on here. Good Luck!
 
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