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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
Hi All,
I was diagnosed in October with Type 2 Diabetes. It can't say it came as a total shock, as I sensed something was wrong for a while. I was always thirsty, slept more than normal, overly lethargic, constantly hungry, and generally felt terrible all the time. After winding up in the hospital for dehydration and a liver infection, I finally had my diagnosis.
My doctor was not helpful at all and basically just put me on medication (500 mg metformin twice a day) and told me to come back in 3 months. My tests showed that I was 8.6%, but I'm not sure what that number means.
In the past 3 months, I have tried my hardest to change my life style...low carb, little to no sugar, regular exercise. For the first two months, I felt great and really energized. I quickly lost 20 lbs and started tracking everything I ate.
Once the newness wore off, the diagnosis finally hit me. I have been feeling very depressed and despondent. My hands and feet are freezing cold and painful all the time, all I want to do is sleep, I have no energy at all, and I'm worried about food all the time. I am a very extroverted person, who loves to go out with friends and enjoy life. Lately, I would rather just stay home because its too stressful to worry about what I can and can't eat. I'm finding it to be a challenge to even get out of bed in the morning and take pleasure in any of my normal activities. My mood swings are horrible and I cry often.
Just as a side note, I have suffered from anxiety and depression for many years and have it well-controlled with medication. I haven't had any symptoms for years, but its starting to rear its ugly head again.
I am extremely scared and feeling completely overwhelmed. My friends and family have been very supportive, but they really don't understand how I feel.
Any help, advice, suggestions, support is greatly appreciated!
Thanks so much,
Randi B.
I was diagnosed in October with Type 2 Diabetes. It can't say it came as a total shock, as I sensed something was wrong for a while. I was always thirsty, slept more than normal, overly lethargic, constantly hungry, and generally felt terrible all the time. After winding up in the hospital for dehydration and a liver infection, I finally had my diagnosis.
My doctor was not helpful at all and basically just put me on medication (500 mg metformin twice a day) and told me to come back in 3 months. My tests showed that I was 8.6%, but I'm not sure what that number means.
In the past 3 months, I have tried my hardest to change my life style...low carb, little to no sugar, regular exercise. For the first two months, I felt great and really energized. I quickly lost 20 lbs and started tracking everything I ate.
Once the newness wore off, the diagnosis finally hit me. I have been feeling very depressed and despondent. My hands and feet are freezing cold and painful all the time, all I want to do is sleep, I have no energy at all, and I'm worried about food all the time. I am a very extroverted person, who loves to go out with friends and enjoy life. Lately, I would rather just stay home because its too stressful to worry about what I can and can't eat. I'm finding it to be a challenge to even get out of bed in the morning and take pleasure in any of my normal activities. My mood swings are horrible and I cry often.
Just as a side note, I have suffered from anxiety and depression for many years and have it well-controlled with medication. I haven't had any symptoms for years, but its starting to rear its ugly head again.
I am extremely scared and feeling completely overwhelmed. My friends and family have been very supportive, but they really don't understand how I feel.
Any help, advice, suggestions, support is greatly appreciated!
Thanks so much,
Randi B.