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Blood Sugar in High 20's and GP not helping, please advise

scottie1 said:
It certainly is Milly, hopefully we can spur each other on. It has hit me this last couple of days that I am in this for the long haul and nobody can do it for me. After all these years, it's taken being frightened I was going to die to make me realise that unless I change my life, that could possibly happen sooner than I want it to. Scary.
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Me, I didn't think my diet was too bad being a veggie. But ok, I eat too much cheese, plus crisps etc etc.
Sister was type 2, died of cancer almost 2 years ago. Yes she had had eye problem due to the diabetics.
But I wasn't as bad as her. So why should I bother! ?
I am 64, why bother. More interested in getting ride of the arthritis that keeps me awake. Deppression been fighting that one for years.
So why am I bothering now, well my left foot burns like mad at night, toes on right foot a little numb.
 
millysue said:
Me, I didn't think my diet was too bad being a veggie. But ok, I eat too much cheese, plus crisps etc etc.
Sister was type 2, died of cancer almost 2 years ago. Yes she had had eye problem due to the diabetics.
But I wasn't as bad as her. So why should I bother! ?
I am 64, why bother. More interested in getting ride of the arthritis that keeps me awake. Deppression been fighting that one for years.
So why am I bothering now, well my left foot burns like mad at night, toes on right foot a little numb.
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And the good news is....most of the symptoms your experiencing can and will be reversed, providing you stick to lchf regime, thats good news don't you think::))
 
millysue said:
Me, I didn't think my diet was too bad being a veggie. But ok, I eat too much cheese, plus crisps etc etc.
Sister was type 2, died of cancer almost 2 years ago. Yes she had had eye problem due to the diabetics.
But I wasn't as bad as her. So why should I bother! ?
I am 64, why bother. More interested in getting ride of the arthritis that keeps me awake. Deppression been fighting that one for years.
So why am I bothering now, well my left foot burns like mad at night, toes on right foot a little numb.
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Milly, I am 67 and I bother. Age is no barrier to looking after yourself.
 
scottie1 said:
I am type 2.

Last saw my GP over a week ago as felt dizzy etc and he didn't mention anything about my blood.
It was only when I noticed that my eyesight was affected that I started testing my own blood, it's normally well controlled.
I called the GP and the GP called me back and mentioned insulin but said he would wait and see what my blood test results showed.
I had the blood tests yesterday and the nurse said I should have the results today as it was urgent. The results are not back yet and I am, again, waiting for the GP to ring back (since 1pm).

I passed out last night with only my children here (my husband works nights) so am worried about tonight. I feel like there is no ground beneath me.

Thank you all so much for replying.
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Hello scottie1, you sound very frightened, and scared about the hospital, you don't need to be frightened, they want to get you well and back home after giving you the best treatment possible.

You need the hospital diabetic specialist doctor to be on your case, and get the right medications to get your condition under control and levels down. Your child would feel better if you explain what went wrong, and how they can help you, even teaching them the 999 call, help will always come to you.

Your GP sounds somewhat like mine, don't bother unless they have to do, then have to push for actions.

Scottie everybody on here will help and support you in any way possible, there is so much experience of the condition, so ask questions and help is here. till next time, ttfn from Karen.
 
Scottie

There is a general misunderstanding about receptionists and ehy they ask questions.

By thenway I'm not a NHS person. However as I have an interest in our practice A receptionist gave an overview of their job role.

This was interesting because the reason they ask questions is meant to be solely to ensure that you are booked in with the correct person to help you. Ie if you have a growth that needs to be checked our receptionist would put you with a Gp that can do minor ops. This I know was done for one of our patients recently. She had no knowledge why the receptionist was asking her questions about the growth, she got booked in with the correct GP WLwho immediately removed the growth and sent it away for analysis. If the receptionist hadn't asked those questions in the first place the patient would have seen a non surgical gp and put on the waiting list for minor ops.

If patients phone up and ask to see a gp on the same day for a problem, sometimes they are unaware that practitioner nurses can diagnose and prescribe.

I know its different scenario to yours but mostly receptionists have a lust of ailments in front of them and will have the names of GP's, nurse practitioners, nurses or health assistants to direct you to.

If you are waiting for an urgent result then it would be worthwhile dropping a note in to the Practice Manager marked private and confidential with details. This then has to be ligged as an official complaint and they have to deal with it as a priority and mark it on their NHS database. There is no comeback on the patient.

Please find a way to get your results.... And look in to changing your GP.

(Lecture over)
 
Nairns oatcakes only have 5g of carb each. Great with cheese. Also they do an oat biscuit that is only 5.5 g and it comes in chocolate chip flavour so two of those with a cup of coffee and cream is an OK snack.
Alpro Light soya milk has virtuallu no carbs at all, and I cant really taste the difference between that and skim milk.
Alpro plain yoghurt comes in an enormous tub and only has 10 g of carb in the whole pot, so a bit of flavouring gives you a substantial breakfast.
Also Sweetleaf stevia drops are really sweet and sugar free. I like the English toffee flavour best. They are quite expensive but last for months.
 
High cocoa chocolate is a bit of an acquired taste, but it does give us chocoholics the chocolate fix with far less carbs. I think I would find the likes of Dairy Milk really sickly these days.

I remember when I was a lot younger Terry's (I think) did a 'bitter' dark chocolate that I loved, the only other dark chocolate I remember from the time was Bournville which I found too sweet. So I guess I always had a liking for a darker chocolate, but for a long time couldn't get it.

I like the Lindt chocolate as well (70 or 85%) but as the bar is divided into only 10 pieces I have a habit of eating more as I tend to grab a piece or two at a time.
 
Hi Scottie,
How are you today?
I have a big confession to make. Last night I had home made apple crumble with plain yogurt. Well I had some apple that needed using up.
My bs at bedtime, midnight was a 12 .1
:-(
I have been scolded by Clivethedrive and been told, must try harder, and given 100 lines. :-(
:(

So Scottie, hows it going.
Have you had a short stroll yet, have you tried the stairs walk.
Hows the meal planning going?

Do let us know how you are. Promise I won't scold like Clivethedrive. :hungry: to Clive!
Lol
 
Hi Scottie,
Hope your ok.
Just to let you know, we have a member that is type 2, on 4 metformin per day. Her bs are on the way down and they have dropped her tablets to 3 per day.
See it can be done.
Stick with it.
 
My BS is 25.4 and not coming down, It's been like this for a couple of days.

I have had my shopping delivered wth new foodstuff, but seem to have nothing I can eat.
 
I have : ham, tuna, tinned salmon, crisp breads, sausages, bacon, smoked sausage (no carbs), cheese, granary bread, grapes (yes, I know), raspberries, blueberries, coleslaw.
 
scottie1 said:
No, they didn't and when I called for blood test results I was told I needed to see a GP. My urine tests were fine though.
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Hi. You can insist on Reception giving you the results even though they protest; you have a right to them. You can even be really awkward and ask for a complete printout of your records and offer to pay for the print cost. Complain to the Practice Manager and hopefully you will find a better surgery eventually. I'm lucky with a fairly co-operative local sugery.
 
scottie1 said:
I have : ham, tuna, tinned salmon, crisp breads, sausages, bacon, smoked sausage (no carbs), cheese, granary bread, grapes (yes, I know), raspberries, blueberries, coleslaw.
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Hi Scottie,

Good to see you back again, but sorry those levels are still so high.

The granary bread may not be a wise choice, (as bad as white) and you know the grapes aren't, but nowt wrong with the rest of the stuff. Any eggs? Bacon, eggs and sausage sounds good, especially if you have some mushrooms and tomatoes to go with it. I've just eaten 2 eggs, 3 rashers of bacon, one tomato, loads of mushrooms and a 97% meat sausage, and it was delicious.

Have you written a list of what you can eat, and started to plan some meals for the weekend? What about the walking? Have you started this?
 
Hello Bluetit

I don't feel really well so haven't done the walking, very embarrassed,

Yes got eggs, so think will have them with 97% sausage, bacon and mushrooms tonight - it;s just that that seems the only meal I can have for dinner and I think I will get sick of it if I have it everyday. I don't know what else to have. Can't eat potatos, pasta, bread.
 
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