Dealing with Symptoms

Hi everyone,

I was just wondering how everyone copes with diabetes symptoms? Mostly the excess thirst and frequent urination, I know this is due to high blood sugar so is it simply a case of grin and bear it until my sugar levels are lowered or can I do something about it? It's beginning to really frustrate me as my friends are constantly taking the mickey out of me for needing the loo all the time.

Thank you!

I've been drinking over 3 litres a day generally, mostly water but occasionally Diet Coke. I am still waiting to see the specialist, the appointment is in 8 weeks. I spoke to my doctor and had another blood test which showed my hba1c has remained the same since February so they said they can't bring the appointment forward. Which is obviously very frustrating. No medication or advice given by the doctor other than wait for the specialist.

I have been testing my blood sugars regularly and in the mornings they are fine, usually between 5.7-6.4 so I'm happy with my fasting levels but throughout the day my blood sugar rarely goes below 8 and is usually between 10-12. So they're not overly high but my body clearly doesn't like it being that high and I'm struggling with it now purely because my friends constantly comment on it, and lecturers are noticing I have to leave multiple times throughout a lecture/seminar. It's difficult because I need the toilet nearly every half an hour and none of my friends seem to understand.

liam1955 said:

@clingclang - It's a good idea to keep a Food & Blood Sugar Diary, over time you will see which foods give you spikes in blood sugars. Keep a record of your blood sugar before meals and test 2 hours after eating and record the contents of that meal.
Be careful what you eat, snacking and eating sugary foods/carbohydrates can affect blood sugars. Foods that cause "spikes" are called White Carbohydrates: Rice, Pasta, Bread, Potatoes, Cakes, Pastries, Biscuits.
Eat Proteins, Fats, Veg and non-tropical Fruit in your diet. Exercise also helps to lower blood sugars. A lot of forum members follow LCHF Diet have a look/read at the following: http://www.dietdoctor.com/low-carb/60-seconds

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I have started to try a low carb diet but struggling at uni at the moment which is hindering it, but I've certainly reduced my carbs a lot and do aim to reduce further. Thank you.