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A update

Tippy.tosca

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Hi.
I was diagnosed late November last year to be honest at the time I was really scared over the last few months I've managed to bring my blood glucose levels down from 17.5 to around 5 on a morning and throughout the rest of the day it's around 6.0 / 7.5 I'm coping just about.
I've tried my best to reduce my carbs I've lost almost 2 stone's in weight.
I went to see my diabetis nurse last week and was told she is very happy with my progress and promptly told me she won't see me again until this time next year " Is this normal?
I still have question's regarding my diabetis things are happening with my body I just don't understand for instance I need to see a podiatrist regarding my feet she says I've lost some sensation in my toe's which I was unaware of.
I am a wheelchair user with widespread arthritis as well as other ailments.
I have also been told I will need to see someone at the hospital for a scan of my eye's is that normal?
I would also , while I'm here like to thank everyone who helped me out when I first came across this forum the advice as been very gratefully received.
I will keep dropping in once in a while I'm looking for vegetarian recipes if anyone can point me in the correct direction?
Take care Julie
 
It’s good here isn’t it! Well done on your weight loss and your reduction in blood sugars.
Here’s a link to the Vegetarian sub forum:
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/category/vegetarian-diet-forum.71/
My surgery doesn’t have a Diabetes nurse so I’ve been reviewed by my GP every two or three months, but from what I’ve read here most people are seen less often. Feet and eye checks are perfectly normal.
 
Very well done on your progress! As Rachox has said, feet and eye screening tests are standard checks and nothing to worry about. A snippet of hope for you is that after a while on a low carb diet I noticed a lessening of inflammation so it is possible that with your weight loss and fewer carbs, fingers crossed, you may see a slight improvement re your arthritis. It took about six months for me to notice the difference and though I still have to take meds for chronic pain my mobility (I am a wheelchair user too) has improved.
Best wishes.
 
a yearly check up is normal you should visit the practice nurse every 3 months for a blood test.
 
When diagnosed I was only going out of the house using two walking poles, and I never went in the car without them in case I needed to park at any distance from where I needed to be - not that I went far.
I have not used them for at least 6 months and go out walking and even dancing these days - I joined a morris side as a musician and now I am teaching dancing.
My doctor has completely lost interest in me.
 
If its a diabetes clinic in a hospital you visit they often have a help line number so you can talk to a diabetes nurse about any concerns without having to wait for an appointment. There is also NHS telephone number 111 which available 24 hours a day
 
I've not been referred to a diabetic clinic I've seen the Dr once and the nurse around 3 times. Julie
 
I can't walk unaided at all I use a Zimmer or two walking sticks around the house it would be great to have less pain fingers crossed hey one day. Julie
 
Fantastic weight loss,totally off topic but well done x
 
Tippy.tosca said:
I can't walk unaided at all I use a Zimmer or two walking sticks around the house it would be great to have less pain fingers crossed hey one day. Julie
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Many, many people have found that as their diabetes has settled and improved their inflammatory conditions; whether it is arthritis, or irritable bowl or whatever improve. There have been some pretty miraculous improvements. Of course, not everyone manages these huge improvements, but it's good to strive for them.

Good luck with it all. Living with constant pain can't be much fun.
 
Tippy.tosca said:
I've tried my best to reduce my carbs I've lost almost 2 stone's in weight.
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Excellent!
Tippy.tosca said:
she won't see me again until this time next year " Is this normal?
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Yes!
Tippy.tosca said:
I need to see a podiatrist regarding my feet she says I've lost some sensation in my toe's which I was unaware of.
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Excellent idea. I have to pay for my own podiatrist and I'm guessing that it's probably a post code lottery thing. Essential care for feet is very important. I did manage to cut more than I should once because of the lack of feeling and I ened up in A&E because I couldn't stop the bleeding.
Tippy.tosca said:
I'm looking for vegetarian recipes if anyone can point me in the correct direction?
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If you google "low carb vegetarian", there's several links to follow.
 
Well done! I'm sure you're feeling much better and happier about things, having good blood sugars really does make a big improvement It will be important for you to visit a variety of medical professionals to keep you in good shape, including GP, diabetes nurse, optometrist (diabetes affects the eyes - I go once every year), podiatrist (diabetes affects the feet, as you are already facing some complications here it will be important to stay on top of things), dentist (my dentist says diabetics are more likely to have gum problems apparently), and any others you may be referred to. It may be scary at first but you can cope!! Keep it up and good job on your weight loss
 
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