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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
Well I've been diagnosed T2 for about 2 weeks. I am yet to see any doctor/nurse to discuss next steps. All I had was a letter confirming the diagnoses. Not even a phone call....
I had gestational diabetes so I understand it somewhat... however,
With the gestational it was all about baby Oliver. It wasn't about me. I watched my diet for him, to make sure he was OK when born. Yes it benefitted me as I lost over 4 stone 5lbs.
I don't feel a kick start to eat healthy if that makes sense this time around. I'm worried about being labeled a diabetic because of my weight. I'm a big lady...... i won't be me anymore.
Also I have this mind set around diabetes which scares me. Due to my mother. It's a long ****** story but -
My mother is a diabetic( used to be type 2 but now is type 1 ). She doesn't take care of herself. She drinks alcohol alot, eats chocolate and whatever she wants, smokes, doesn't take her tablet/use insulin, been hospitalised numerous times after passing out etc, she's also complaining about her feet and legs!! The beds under her toe nails are turning black. I have tried so so so many times to get her to look after herself. She says and I quote - 'I don't want diabetes to control my life'. It's going to kill her!
Also My partner is brushing this whole diabetes thing off. Everything I say he says it's in my head and I don't have to worry about it, it won't change my life at all. It's like how I can relate to a few symptoms. Drowsy after food, waking up to wee, always thirsty, this weird smell/taste at random points.
Tell me I'm going to be OK?
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I had gestational diabetes so I understand it somewhat... however,
With the gestational it was all about baby Oliver. It wasn't about me. I watched my diet for him, to make sure he was OK when born. Yes it benefitted me as I lost over 4 stone 5lbs.
I don't feel a kick start to eat healthy if that makes sense this time around. I'm worried about being labeled a diabetic because of my weight. I'm a big lady...... i won't be me anymore.
Also I have this mind set around diabetes which scares me. Due to my mother. It's a long ****** story but -
My mother is a diabetic( used to be type 2 but now is type 1 ). She doesn't take care of herself. She drinks alcohol alot, eats chocolate and whatever she wants, smokes, doesn't take her tablet/use insulin, been hospitalised numerous times after passing out etc, she's also complaining about her feet and legs!! The beds under her toe nails are turning black. I have tried so so so many times to get her to look after herself. She says and I quote - 'I don't want diabetes to control my life'. It's going to kill her!
Also My partner is brushing this whole diabetes thing off. Everything I say he says it's in my head and I don't have to worry about it, it won't change my life at all. It's like how I can relate to a few symptoms. Drowsy after food, waking up to wee, always thirsty, this weird smell/taste at random points.
Tell me I'm going to be OK?
Sent from my SM-N910F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app