Help feeling confused!

[Hez14]

I was at the diabetes nurse today and was horrified by the way in which I was spoken to and treated. My hba1c has been creeping up and sitting at 9.6 (81) and today I was put on insulin. The nurse basically told me that I was killing myself! And that I was obviousltv eating too much and not enough exercise. I follow a low carb diet and have done so for a year plus now my weight has not shifted much but have lost about a stone still 17st 11lb which I know is still high but I feel I am fighting a loosing battle. I exercise as much as I can. When I told the nurse my concerns she told me it's up to me and it's not her problem if I go out and have a heart attack after leaving the hospital. I feel very sad that nobody wants to listen. I have battled hard with my weight for a long time. I have done lots of reading about diabetes subject and found that obesity happens because the diabetes has already started and been undiagnosed which completely contradicts what the nurses tell you. The nurse also told me that it will now be impossible for me to lose weight as being on insulin will gain me 5-10kgs. I know my thyroid swings about irratically but not enough to be medicated for.is there anyone that could offer any further help or advice. I feel very confused by encounter today. Thanks in advance heather

 

[Sharon68]

Sorry Heather, no advice as I've not long been diagnosed but a HUGE hug for you. What an awful thing for the nurse to say, does she honestly think you don't already know what could happen, what you needed was some help and advice from this so called professional :thumbdown:

 

[Hez14]

Sorry Heather, no advice as I've not long been diagnosed but a HUGE hug for you. What an awful thing for the nurse to say, does she honestly think you don't already know what could happen, what you needed was some help and advice from this so called professional :thumbdown:

Thanks for the hug needed it after today. Xx

 

[Tinkerbell1972]

I can't believe that she spoke to you that way! Perhaps you should consider complaining to the department about her.
She is supposed to be part of the 'caring profession' and shouldn't make hurtful personal remarks! She should be offering you support & advice, and getting you the help you need if your struggling.
Big hugs to you (( ))


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[vonbon1]

I'm so sorry you had to deal with such an ignorant, uncaring, bad mannered person.
Don't let one person get to you. you know you're doing all you can to lose weight and get your diabetes under control, and thats all you can do. ((((((Big hugs )))))))))

 

[Hez14]

Thank you vonbon and tinkerbell x the forum certainly has helped me feel better and that I am doing everything in my power to help my situation. The hugs are much appreciated xx heather


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