Diagnosed a few days ago and left high and dry

Hi, I've just had a similar experience a week ago. Dr who is not my regular dr gave me the results and said ' you need to cut out sugar' and he will see me in three months. I'm an adted child and did not know until recently that I have diabetes on both sides of my family. Although I went looking on the Australian site, the advice here has really helped. Unfortunately any kind of even complex carb seems to elevate my levels, so I'm going to go low carb and see how at works. It really is working out what your body can tolerate on an individual basis. I'm not in love with my glucometer but I'm very grateful to have it

devonshiredumpling said:

Hi there, I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes on Thursday over the phone and all my GP said was to Google it and change my diet! I have until the end of September to get my reading down or I have to start using medication. The problem is I feel very overwhelmed with it and Google is full of conflicting information especially when it comes to carbs. I was a bit of a carb-monster before diagnosis but now I don't know what I should be doing.

I've ordered a glucose monitor thingy and strips from Amazon and have got a couple of books coming too. I have had what I call 'funny turns' for the past year or so and most recently last night but now I'm starting to wonder if it is a hypo. I feel like I'm going to faint and become incredibly light headed but after something to eat and a good sleep I am back to normal, though saying that I still feel quite shaky this morning.

I have a lot of weight to lose, I'm talking over 15 stones to go, so my diet definitely needed to change as I was addicted to sugar and high fat food. I don't really know what to eat now either especially breakfasts. I've been having eggs on toast but I worry about the bread even if it is wholemeal. I used to have oatsosimple golden syrup flavour but obviously they are out. My diet was absolutely shocking so I am not surprised to be diabetic now but I am not going to weep and wail about it, I am going to change to a healthier lifestyle.

Well thanks for reading all my waffle, I hope you can help me with my questions xx

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Hi there, I just found out I have pre-diabetes but the general advice is still the same - just no meds...

I have a lot of weight to lose too...about 15 stone, like you, though I've already lost about 3 stone of it since May last year. Like you, I was also a carb monster and was totally addicted to them, even though I hadn't realised it. Funny thing is, since I started the low carb high fat (LCHF) eating plan, the weight is dropping off (12 pounds in 3 weeks), My BP and BG are better and I have no food cravings (except for 3 days around my monthly). If you haven't checked out LCHF yet, have a look and make up your own mind.

I'd been having funny turns for the last 12 months, but only after eating. My pulse would be erratic and I'd feel dizzy, but since doing LCHF it's stopped. My GP wondered if it was hyperglycaemia related because it was always after eating a large meal.

Doing LCHF takes some effort at first in order to keep your diet interesting, but 3 weeks in I'm essentially eating what I want (low carb though) and I'm enjoying eating full fat yogurt and cheese without feeling guilty. My food is suddenly much more satisfying and I've found I can still sneak in some carbs, but I limit the portion size and check my blood to make sure that food's ok to have again. Anything that pushes my BG too high either doesn't get eaten again, or in small quantities only. It's a case of experimentation.

There's lots of useful info on this site, but also check out bloodsugar101. You're off to a good start by joining here and getting a meter. Best wishes x

cathh said:

Hi, I've just had a similar experience a week ago. Dr who is not my regular dr gave me the results and said ' you need to cut out sugar' and he will see me in three months. I'm an adted child and did not know until recently that I have diabetes on both sides of my family. Although I went looking on the Australian site, the advice here has really helped. Unfortunately any kind of even complex carb seems to elevate my levels, so I'm going to go low carb and see how at works. It really is working out what your body can tolerate on an individual basis. I'm not in love with my glucometer but I'm very grateful to have it

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Judging by your post, I predict you will do very well - and get things under control rapidly.

Oh, and welcome!

cathh said:

Hi, I've just had a similar experience a week ago. Dr who is not my regular dr gave me the results and said ' you need to cut out sugar' and he will see me in three months. I'm an adted child and did not know until recently that I have diabetes on both sides of my family. Although I went looking on the Australian site, the advice here has really helped. Unfortunately any kind of even complex carb seems to elevate my levels, so I'm going to go low carb and see how at works. It really is working out what your body can tolerate on an individual basis. I'm not in love with my glucometer but I'm very grateful to have it

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Are you Aussie? There is standard procedure for eye foot test, ndss for cheap strips and courses

jack412 said:

Are you Aussie? There is standard procedure for eye foot test, ndss for cheap strips and courses

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Yes I'm an Aussie, second week and I'm struggling, another visit to the dr for a referral to a diabetes clinic and he's reminded me again that I might need medication. I have no prob taking meds if I need to, I don't know why it annoys me when he reminds me. I know it's a grieving stage I'm down with my daughter and she's started a low carb diet again also and has been making me yummy low carb things which has helped. This diagnosis comes at the end of a really rough 12 months, my mother was killed in a car accident my father in ICU for three months and all kinds of other things happened as well. I'm just feeling like it's just not fair right now to have to deal with yet more change. I know this is part of the process but grrrrr thanks anyway all for listening to my winge

Goodness me
Being told over the phone diagnosis by gp or hcp's now !
Hardly patient supportive is it ?

Is this the new style of patient diagnosis future healthcare ?
Do hope it isnt ...

Back in 2009 my GP waited till I returned from
town shopping - 7.10pm till I saw him .
He sat me down and matter of factly gave me the news .
Told me straight as I was arguing it wasnt possible .
(got it after illness pneumonia/septis)

Done in person is far more helpful and personal than
over the phone I think and feel .

Some great posts here to get you started and loads of helpful
tips and suggestions too.
It is a lot to take in - initially
Can feel a bit baffling and overwhelming too
Take things a step at a time .
Over time all will start to make sense sort of thing .

Any questions - just ask - there are lots of great members here
all willing to support and help you further .

I agree...telling people over the phone seems a bit harsh ...I was todl to go to the surgery to see the doc as my sugars were a little high...when i got there I was told they were 29, I have no idea how long they had been high but must have been for ages as kept saying I am unsure what is wrong with me but somethiing deff is.... i should have known but never entered my head and was dazed with the information so being told over the phone would have been terrible