hi all. 13 years ago, I had my first wake up call, but I hit the snooze button...I had uncontrolled blood sugar during my first pregnancy. After the birth, I dropped from a UK 18/20 dress (pre-pregnancy size) down to a 10/12 (breastfeeding & lifestyle changes). Gone for annual fasting blood sugar checks and it's been creeping up since the birth of my second child 8 years ago, but especially in the last 3 years, with a 6.0 last year. I've been gaining weight gradually and now am a 14, and aged 43 .
My GP. Did not phone me with the results but when I chased, I was told to exercise 5 x a week for 30 mins, basic diet changes, and "come back in a year". Since I joined the Diabetes UK website 8 years ago, I've had emails and known it was my responsibility to eat well & exercise to manage this. But I realise now my control during second pregnancy was so good because I had the key tool of blood glucose monitoring. I could not fool myself!
Since getting the news 5 days ago I've cut carbs drastically and been pleasantly surprised with not feeling hungry (all the headaches helped my appetite ) and losing a few pounds. I've not increased my exercise levels, though I plan once half term is over to have regular walks which will I hope not make me too hungry.
If anyone has made it this far:
What are some options for blood glucose monitors?
Where is a good place to buy them & test strips?
I've told the GP "come back in a year" was not okay for me, and been referred to a dietitian--what else should I try to get GP to help with?
My GP. Did not phone me with the results but when I chased, I was told to exercise 5 x a week for 30 mins, basic diet changes, and "come back in a year". Since I joined the Diabetes UK website 8 years ago, I've had emails and known it was my responsibility to eat well & exercise to manage this. But I realise now my control during second pregnancy was so good because I had the key tool of blood glucose monitoring. I could not fool myself!
Since getting the news 5 days ago I've cut carbs drastically and been pleasantly surprised with not feeling hungry (all the headaches helped my appetite ) and losing a few pounds. I've not increased my exercise levels, though I plan once half term is over to have regular walks which will I hope not make me too hungry.
If anyone has made it this far:
What are some options for blood glucose monitors?
Where is a good place to buy them & test strips?
I've told the GP "come back in a year" was not okay for me, and been referred to a dietitian--what else should I try to get GP to help with?
