Gentle please!!!

Hi, I was diagnosed little over a week ago as Type 2. Whilst I kind of expected to be diabetic eventually, it has come a little earlier than expected,I was under the impression I had another 10-15yrs. My diabetes has come about as a result of an operation I had almost 4 yrs ago. I had the 'Whipples' as I have Gardiners Syndrome.

I am a bit concerned about my levels, I have browsed the various topics on here and not found anybody with levels as high as mine!!! My readings have been as high as 22.1 today. My hba1 test was 8.8, and my practice nurse has told me to go away and do my tests for the next 2weeks and then when I go back we will sit down and work out my medication. I must also add that she needs to talk to a specialist, because of all the other medication I currently take. And she will also send me to a dietician, as they need to work out how my present diet will haveto change. It's a bit of a nightmare to behonest and I'm getting rather stressed out.
Anyway enough of that for now.I trust that I am in good hands and will get some advice from those who are a bit more experianced in this.
Regards
Zen

Thanks for the replies. I have a very open mind when it comes to all this, having been prodded, examined and questioned for the last 6 years. Gardiners Syndrome is an hereditary disease, but also very rare(thank goodness). Basically it adds up toa culmination of growths both on and in the body/organs. the most prominent bit is Polyposis Coli, that results in colon cancer if left untreated. The whipples is the Medics term for a 'Pancreaduodenectomy'. It involves the removal of the Gallbladder, Duodenum and varying amounts of the Pancreas, hence the inevitable route to diabetes. I am a quite posative person and look upon the fact that I am still alive and have some quality of life, unlike others who may feel sorry for themselves in this position. I have a 7yr old son who relys on me to be there for him, and so that is my biggest driving power.
I am just a little miffed it has happened so quick though. However I will take it on the chin and just adapt.
I looked at your success post, and would be interested in what alternatives there are to potatoes, rice and pasta. I am aware of the need to change to wholemeal/grain alternatives but would be gratefull for any other pointers you guys'n'gals could enlighten me with.

Already feel a little more posotive, and to think I only came across the forum by chance, I am eternally gratefull for the advice thus far and to come.
Many thanks
Regards
Zen

As a result of the operations I have had, I have no small bowel, duodenum, or gall bladder. And my pancreas as best I know I only have about a third left.
This means I have to go easy on Fibre and certain vegetables that cause wind. I also take Lanzoprasole to reduce acid as I don't have the ability to break it down, I have to take enzymes to supplement that. I eat at certain times of the day, and try not to eat much after teatime. I try to make my diet consist of as much stodgy food as possible as this helps.
To be honest, it is already a bit of a nightmare, and can see this only adding to it, but I will manage somehow, I have to.
Thats one of the reasons I am glad came across this site and the forum, it comes across as a very good place for advice and tips.

Zen

Just a little update. Saw Endocronologist last week and he's started me on Metformin SR, and Glamipramide to supplement it. Well it's slowly beginning to chip away at the readings as I'm now down into the mid to high teens as opposed to twenties!!!

Weight wise have lost approx approx 2 1/2 stone since January. Am now 19st 12lb, (bearing in ming I'm 6ft 6ins). So going on dieticians reccomendation only another 1st 12lb to go.

Many thanks for the advice from various ppls on here, has been much appreciated.

Oh and Sugerless Sue, by stodgy I mean Pasta,rice, Mash, cous cous, bananas. All the things we need to try to avoid !!!