- Messages
- 494
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
Hey everyone,
Less than 3 weeks ago I was in a panic having been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, with an HbA1c of 123, lab analysed BG of 22, and BM readings of late teens early 20's. I also had raised liver enzymes, high cholesterol and a slightly raised BP.
I went straight to google and came across this site and these FANTASTIC forums. I'm so glad I did.
Following all the advice I found, it was a much easier transition to a low carb diet.
I went for a check up with my GP today, having had some blood tests on Monday.
My glucose result was 7.8, my liver enzymes, cholesterol and BP results all normal! Obviously its far too soon to repeat the HbA1c just yet, but at least I now feel I have some control over my body and what happens to it.
Having read some of the horror stories about the NHS, I'd like to make a point that not all health professionals are bad.
I received a telephone call from my GP as soon as the blood results were in. He had me straight in seeing a nurse, who gave me a glucose monitor and showed me how to use it. He is prescribing me the strips and the lancets without my having to ask.
When I saw the GP a couple of days later, he advised a low carb diet and recommended the 'Carbs and Cals' book to help me. He has referred me to an Opthalmologist, dietitian, diabetic clinic and newly diagnosed diabetic education course.
He was so pleased with my results today and very encouraging. He did comment that I would "be surprised at how many of his diabetic patients seemed unable to grasp the fact that they needed to make serious reductions to their carbohydrate intake".
So, a couple of thankyou's are in order. Firstly to you folks out there participating in these forums. You have no idea what a comfort you have been - not only in terms of practical information, but also for being there and showing me I'm not alone in this.
Secondly, I'd like to thank all those doctors and nurses out there who ARE doing a great job, listening to the latest research and treating your patients with care and compassion.
Three massive great cheers for you all!
Lins x
Less than 3 weeks ago I was in a panic having been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, with an HbA1c of 123, lab analysed BG of 22, and BM readings of late teens early 20's. I also had raised liver enzymes, high cholesterol and a slightly raised BP.
I went straight to google and came across this site and these FANTASTIC forums. I'm so glad I did.
Following all the advice I found, it was a much easier transition to a low carb diet.
I went for a check up with my GP today, having had some blood tests on Monday.
My glucose result was 7.8, my liver enzymes, cholesterol and BP results all normal! Obviously its far too soon to repeat the HbA1c just yet, but at least I now feel I have some control over my body and what happens to it.
Having read some of the horror stories about the NHS, I'd like to make a point that not all health professionals are bad.
I received a telephone call from my GP as soon as the blood results were in. He had me straight in seeing a nurse, who gave me a glucose monitor and showed me how to use it. He is prescribing me the strips and the lancets without my having to ask.
When I saw the GP a couple of days later, he advised a low carb diet and recommended the 'Carbs and Cals' book to help me. He has referred me to an Opthalmologist, dietitian, diabetic clinic and newly diagnosed diabetic education course.
He was so pleased with my results today and very encouraging. He did comment that I would "be surprised at how many of his diabetic patients seemed unable to grasp the fact that they needed to make serious reductions to their carbohydrate intake".
So, a couple of thankyou's are in order. Firstly to you folks out there participating in these forums. You have no idea what a comfort you have been - not only in terms of practical information, but also for being there and showing me I'm not alone in this.
Secondly, I'd like to thank all those doctors and nurses out there who ARE doing a great job, listening to the latest research and treating your patients with care and compassion.
Three massive great cheers for you all!
Lins x
