A couple of years ago I was diagnosed with a sugar intolerance. I was given the warnings to lose weight and reduce my alcohol intake or I would become diabetic. Stupidly I ignored the warnings 
2 days ago I got my annual blood test mid morning at my GPs. Before 6pm the GP called me to say that the lab had contacted him to advise that my blood sugar count was 24, which was "quite high". He put me on to metaformin that evening - 500 mg daily for a week and then double the doze.
My father-in-law is Type 2 so he let me borrow his meter - I was down to 22.3 just after the doctor's call, down to 21.6 at the same time yesterday (both readings before meals). I took a reading this evening an hour after eating - down to 20.1. Ah well, it seems that I'm heading in the right direction :mrgreen:
I've read much useful information, particularly on diet, on these forums, for which I'm very grateful. I am still researching and obviously will continue to do so for a while yet. I've read advice re taking readings first thing in the morning, just before and 2 hours after food and last thing at night. I suppose in my case I had better get my blood sugar down to a reasonable level before keeping a food diary and 4 daily readings?
The diagnosis of diabetes explained a few issues - thirst, tiredness, excess weeing etc. I've considered whether I should go to work next week or not. I have a stressful job and feel that it would not be wise to go in. The doctor has arranged an appointment (Wednesday) with the practice's Diabetic Nurse so I'll ask her if I should go back or need a sick line for longer when I see her. No doubt I'll pick up my very own meter and strips. I'll need to ask to speak to the dietician. I don't know if there's anything else I should be asking her but I've got a couple of days to think about it.
I'm still a bit stunned despite the previous warnings. One thing I've learned through reading these forums - if I'm sensible I can minimise any effects. Thanks again - were it not for forums such as this, we newbies would be lost
2 days ago I got my annual blood test mid morning at my GPs. Before 6pm the GP called me to say that the lab had contacted him to advise that my blood sugar count was 24, which was "quite high". He put me on to metaformin that evening - 500 mg daily for a week and then double the doze.
My father-in-law is Type 2 so he let me borrow his meter - I was down to 22.3 just after the doctor's call, down to 21.6 at the same time yesterday (both readings before meals). I took a reading this evening an hour after eating - down to 20.1. Ah well, it seems that I'm heading in the right direction :mrgreen:
I've read much useful information, particularly on diet, on these forums, for which I'm very grateful. I am still researching and obviously will continue to do so for a while yet. I've read advice re taking readings first thing in the morning, just before and 2 hours after food and last thing at night. I suppose in my case I had better get my blood sugar down to a reasonable level before keeping a food diary and 4 daily readings?
The diagnosis of diabetes explained a few issues - thirst, tiredness, excess weeing etc. I've considered whether I should go to work next week or not. I have a stressful job and feel that it would not be wise to go in. The doctor has arranged an appointment (Wednesday) with the practice's Diabetic Nurse so I'll ask her if I should go back or need a sick line for longer when I see her. No doubt I'll pick up my very own meter and strips. I'll need to ask to speak to the dietician. I don't know if there's anything else I should be asking her but I've got a couple of days to think about it.
I'm still a bit stunned despite the previous warnings. One thing I've learned through reading these forums - if I'm sensible I can minimise any effects. Thanks again - were it not for forums such as this, we newbies would be lost
I've identified that diet is pretty much key to progression and I'm still learning. Ken....thanks for suggestion re looking at diet forum areas. This seems more sensible that relying on dietician. I'll spend some time there over the next few days.