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Help - Confused/in denial/lazy/in a rut

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babycham

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Hi All

I have posted on here before (although I am not a regular) I have been diagnosed with T2 for about a year, I am on 2 x metformin twice a day. My BG this am at 8am was 12.6.

I haven't tested BG since middle of October when I came back from holiday, as I seem to be in denial of my diabetes, I take my metformin most days, but sometimes tend to forget one dose or the other. :oops:

I am not able to get my head round things, I am on anti-depressants (have been for several years), I would like to be able to get control of my diabetes, my diet and my life, but can't seem to do it, I have looked at the 'Low carb' diet and this doesn't look healthy to me, all that fat, and I live mainly on potatoes, bread and pasta, so do not know how to go about reducing my carbs. Have looked at low GI diet, but again everything I like is high GI.

I would appreciate some down to earth advice from someone who has been in my shoes, and got out of the rut. I can't go 'cold turkey' as I have noticed some people do, I have a sweet tooth, and turn to this when I can't cope. I am very overweight, don't exercise.

Most people would probably think I am a lost cause, but I do know and understand the complications that can develope and I don't want this to happen to me, but I just can't get myself organised/motivated. :( Any help advice would be greatfully appreciated, as would someone to make one to one contact with me if this would be possible, as I work full time at a call centre so not always able to keep checking forum, for replys.

Teresa

Teresa
 
hi you are just like my brother he forgets to take his tabs you could sent a message to furgus as they seem to be the pros on here look for the administrators they could help u also look at the food post as some food looks good not as boring ive lived the life of lard now im paying for my sins haha good luck
 
Hi Babysham,nobody's a lost cause but....only you can make the decision to help yourself.All the advice in the world will not help you if you do not have the motivation to follow it.
What would give you the motivation? Family? your own health? You are a diabetic and it will not go away even if you ignore it.I know that may be a bit harsh but it is the truth.
We can certainly help you with your diet and any other help you want but the driving force must come from you.
Good luck and I hope that you can get motivated enough to start getting your life back on track.
 
hya babysham,
ditto to what sue says, its only you that can do this, as for the depression that of course wont help, have u recieved any help with your depression other than meds?? im type 1 but did suffer a mental breakdown yrs ago and still take a small dose of anti depressants, if u can get your depression under control then it will be easier to get on top off your diabetes, i do have msn if u need a chat sometime, pm me if u like :D
amanda
 
I would go back to my doctor, or diabetes nurse. And ask for help with the depression and coping with diabetes in particular.
I've been depressed for years, but luckily for me the antidepressants seem to be finally doing their job. It makes coping with diabetes a lot less daunting.
I used to forget to take my metformin, and had horrible stomach pains etc. I've just changed to a modified release version of metformin, so hopefully that won't be as much of a problem and my glucose control gets better. Unless I forget to take the daily dose, of course :wink:

I hope you begin to feel better soon - getting you blood glucose levels under better control will help with how you're feeling. When my levels are rubbish I feel rubbish, which makes me feel stupid. And more depressed! Please don't beat yourself up about not feeling in control of your diabetes, or depressed. It's a normal reaction to the situation - mine appears to be a reactive depression, maybe yours is too?

Take care,

E
 
SilverAndEbony said:
I hope you begin to feel better soon - getting you blood glucose levels under better control will help with how you're feeling. When my levels are rubbish I feel rubbish, which makes me feel stupid. And more depressed! Please don't beat yourself up about not feeling in control of your diabetes, or depressed. It's a normal reaction to the situation - mine appears to be a reactive depression, maybe yours is too?

Take care,

E
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Mine is almost certainly "clinical" in origin as it runs (or crawls!) in the opposite side of the family to the diabetes and responds well only to certain types of medication

HOWEVER a lot of the symptoms are definitely related to BG as since I took control of the diabetes I am currently taking 1/6 the original dose of venlafaxine.

Like a lot of things there are interractions and once you gain control over one thing you will certainly find other things improve, even things you didn't realise were related. I always push testing

http://www.alt-support-diabetes.org/NewlyDiagnosed.htm

as the first step as your meter will give you immediate feedback on what works and what doesn't work
 
Like Sue and Totsy say, you have to make the first move. But you do deserve the support and help of those around you, be they partner, family or work colleagues.

The forum would like nothing better than to hear about your progress and help with advice and encouragement, but only those you share your life with can help ensure; the good foods are available and bad ones harder to get; that you've taken your medication and done your testing; be there when you're sick or just down.

They have to understand that diabetes is a chronic disease with life threatening complications - yes you could die! and it won't go away. With fasting levels in the 12s you are building up problems for the future. And at those levels you will be tired and lethargic - don't confuse this with being lazy.

If those around you don't know then the first thing to do is print out this thread and show them. Then you're starting to take your destiny in your own hands again.

If you have problems with low CHO foods, tackle them little by little, you'll be amazed at how soon your palette will change and the craving for sweet things subsides (or gets under control - I don't think it ever goes completely)

Breakfast may be a good place to start change - porridge and cereals can be quite bland, and having egg (boiled, scrambled or omlette) with bacon or sausages seems quite naughty but is exactly what you need.

Do that every day and you'll probably get through the morning with nothing but a drink, then check your BG before lunch. You should see it start to come down to normal and that will lift your spirits and help you tackle other areas of your diet. Like so many others here you'll see your weight come down too.

It's a new year - a good time to take the initiative and make those changes.

Oh and reserve an hour a day to spend on the forum - not just browsing or looking for replies but telling us how you are getting on too!
 
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