This is the first time I have posted here, I'm doing so because I'm worried that my diabetes isn't being managed properly and would appreciate some help :?
Having suffered from depression for a couple of years, I was diagnosed with T2 diabetes in December last year. I was prescribed Metformin (1 tab, 3 times a day) and noticed a remarkable improvement in depression symptoms. My doctor dismissed the observation but decided to change my meds to Glycophage (2 tabs in the evening). This was much better in terms of remembering to take them! My first reading was of 10.5, this has come down to 9 recently as I have been very diligent in trying to remove any added sugar from my diet - a huge learning curve here - there is so much sugar 'hidden' in the foods that we buy. I have also tried to increase activity levels.
My job is quite stressful at times and requires a fair amount of driving around the country, so sometimes quite difficult to plan exercise.
I asked my doctor if I could measure my own levels with a meter but was told that she would be managing my diabetes - not me - and that she did not agree with me measuring my own levels. Problem is, I don't seem to be able to get my levels down and don't know what else to do.
Also, I have told the doc that I can recognise when levels are particularly high because I get a very familiar burning sensation in the 'knicker area' (Don't want to be too graphic here!) It lasts for days and is ALWAYS accompanied by some quite severe symptoms of depression. The doctor seems to ignore this completely and offers no suggestions to help.
I visited my dentist yesterday, who told me that there has been a marked deterioration in the state of my teeth and that it was evident to him that I was run down and perhaps my immune system wasn't working properly, probably because of the diabetes.
Can anyone offer my any help/support/advice please?
Having suffered from depression for a couple of years, I was diagnosed with T2 diabetes in December last year. I was prescribed Metformin (1 tab, 3 times a day) and noticed a remarkable improvement in depression symptoms. My doctor dismissed the observation but decided to change my meds to Glycophage (2 tabs in the evening). This was much better in terms of remembering to take them! My first reading was of 10.5, this has come down to 9 recently as I have been very diligent in trying to remove any added sugar from my diet - a huge learning curve here - there is so much sugar 'hidden' in the foods that we buy. I have also tried to increase activity levels.
My job is quite stressful at times and requires a fair amount of driving around the country, so sometimes quite difficult to plan exercise.
I asked my doctor if I could measure my own levels with a meter but was told that she would be managing my diabetes - not me - and that she did not agree with me measuring my own levels. Problem is, I don't seem to be able to get my levels down and don't know what else to do.
Also, I have told the doc that I can recognise when levels are particularly high because I get a very familiar burning sensation in the 'knicker area' (Don't want to be too graphic here!) It lasts for days and is ALWAYS accompanied by some quite severe symptoms of depression. The doctor seems to ignore this completely and offers no suggestions to help.
I visited my dentist yesterday, who told me that there has been a marked deterioration in the state of my teeth and that it was evident to him that I was run down and perhaps my immune system wasn't working properly, probably because of the diabetes.
Can anyone offer my any help/support/advice please?
Testing is the only sure way to find the foods that affect your blood sugar levels and help you learn which foods to eat and which to stay away from or reduce.
