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Donna85

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Diet only
Hi guys, so yet again I fell of the wagon completely. I have been for a substantial amount of time now.. Ashamed to say no control of diet, no testing and no medication taken as should. had a few things going on, but in all honesty, it's just laziness and not bothering. My weight has piled on, my blood sugars are ridiculous, and ive had no self-control at all. I haven't been for hba1c doing as i know it will be off the charts again. Yes, i know what im doing to myself, and yes, im ashamed. Sugar addiction is real, but so are my excuses. I've promised myself and my family that I will sort my self out so posting on here purely to hold myself accountable and to keep a track, as well as go through lots of old and new posts from you all and really listen to the advice and tips. I'm going to have another go at fasting as i actually enjoy doing it so that would help. I really need to give my head a wobble at this point, I have kids to care for, one with disabilities so I need to be here for the long haul.
 
Giving you a hug for falling off the wagon (and yes even as a T1 who can theoretically inject for it I recognise that sugar addiction is a real thing).

Congratulations on taking the first steps into getting things back under control.

I'm sure some T2s will be along to give you some moral support soon. Good luck and welcome back.
 
Donna85 said:
Hi guys, so yet again I fell of the wagon completely. I have been for a substantial amount of time now.. Ashamed to say no control of diet, no testing and no medication taken as should. had a few things going on, but in all honesty, it's just laziness and not bothering. My weight has piled on, my blood sugars are ridiculous, and ive had no self-control at all. I haven't been for hba1c doing as i know it will be off the charts again. Yes, i know what im doing to myself, and yes, im ashamed. Sugar addiction is real, but so are my excuses. I've promised myself and my family that I will sort my self out so posting on here purely to hold myself accountable and to keep a track, as well as go through lots of old and new posts from you all and really listen to the advice and tips. I'm going to have another go at fasting as i actually enjoy doing it so that would help. I really need to give my head a wobble at this point, I have kids to care for, one with disabilities so I need to be here for the long haul.
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If there was no need to fall off of something, there would be no wagons.

Yeah, okay, that doesn't make sense to me either. Never mind.

Seriously though... Sometimes life just gets in the way. And after a while you pull yourself up by the bootstraps and start over. It's a massive first step, and you're taking it. Well done. :)
Hugs,
Jo
 
Ditch the shame and any other negative feelings and urges. They are in the past. What matters is now and the future. You are a goddess - step into your power.
 
Thanks everyone
Feeling a lot of guilt at the moment, for not getting myself put of this mess by now..I know it's a marathon though, will stick with it. My bloods this morning we're 14.2, not great at all but tbh I expected much worse. Taken my gliclazide, and had some scrambled egg. Definitely going to try fasting.. and yes, Jo, I get what you were meaning with the no wagons thought! Hope your all doing well x
 
You're not the first and won't be the last to fall off that wagon!
Remember this disease kills you one limb or organ at a time.
Last time I fell is a few years back and those high sugars worked away at my nerves quietly.
Every high reading means some damage is going on somewhere.
With me it was my left eye. The nerves were being attacked and luckily I got back on the wagon and the nerve damage stopped progressing but it did leave some damage.
I only wore glasses for reading etc but that left eye now needs a different lens than the right eye.
I also now have to wear different specs for driving... all because I fell off the wagon.
Getting back on stops the damage luckily.
Remember falling off is an attack on your vitals that is very real.
 
JTL said:
You're not the first and won't be the last to fall off that wagon!
Remember this disease kills you one limb or organ at a time.
Last time I fell is a few years back and those high sugars worked away at my nerves quietly.
Every high reading means some damage is going on somewhere.
With me it was my left eye. The nerves were being attacked and luckily I got back on the wagon and the nerve damage stopped progressing but it did leave some damage.
I only wore glasses for reading etc but that left eye now needs a different lens than the right eye.
I also now have to wear different specs for driving... all because I fell off the wagon.
Getting back on stops the damage luckily.
Remember falling off is an attack on your vitals that is very real.
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Wow, thanks you so much for your reply. Hearing about the damage its caused for you has hit hone for me. Sorry this has happened to you. My bloods are in the high alot of time..but i stupidly feel like because I've no symptoms it's not really there or affecting me, so your story has brought the reality with it. I really need to stay on track this time. Good luck with yours..how are you finding things now?
 
Donna85 said:
Wow, thanks you so much for your reply. Hearing about the damage its caused for you has hit hone for me. Sorry this has happened to you. My bloods are in the high alot of time..but i stupidly feel like because I've no symptoms it's not really there or affecting me, so your story has brought the reality with it. I really need to stay on track this time. Good luck with yours..how are you finding things now?
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I'm doing really well thanks.
No medications but lots of herbs and spices.
I'm lucky in I've never been a snacker of biscuits chocolates sweets crisps etc so have never had to battle those urges.
Never really been overweight by more than a few pounds.
Everyday I consume raw ginger cloves Evoo cardamom powder nuts berries live full fat yoghurt and so on.
Yes I have spuds rice pasta but have learned to have smaller portions and sometimes none on my plate just the meat and veg.
Egg consumption up. I often boil half a dozen and put them in the fridge to help myself to for eating whenever I want usually dipped in some kind of pepper sauce.
Hardly ever any white flour. Two dates a day.
Lots of water.
I take no statins either and am doing very well there too.
We're all different remember.
 
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