bennyg70
Well-Known Member
So, Its beena really hard couple of months for me.
I was found to have protein in my urine a couple of months ago, a raised level in my Us & Es and high blood pressure.
My diabeties has always been erratic to an extent, swinging highs and lows. Plenty and plenty of lows
too the point where they just seemed like the norm, and just got dealt with as they happened.
Well since then Ive really put my foot down - My diet has become much much better - Brown everything and im really enjoying the concoctions im coming up with! My exercise is ongoing and im still losing weight - 3 stone in just over a year now
down to 11.13 - I havnt seen a weight like this since pre uni days!
I managed to get in with my local DSN - SOmeone ive been openly invited to contact when I like. And this time ive taken her up on the offer. Shes slashed my lantus and i think it might be working!!
So... anyway, I went for a scan last week on my kidneys as I was suspected to have some kidney damage / problems.
I went to the hypertension clinic yesterday as I was refered and the scan came back as normal - no masses, no thickening! I was so so happy - I swear my blood pressure dropped there and then!... They did test it incidently and it was still slightly raised.
They also tested my protein in my urine and it was down at 1+ where i had previously tested at 3+!
I swear the diet changes and getting the diabeties under better control has helped. Hes put me on some blood pressure control medication and taken more bloods etc for a review with him next month. Checked my over, listened to everything and circulation etc and told me I was in good condition and was just leaked a small amount of protein and the tablets should help this.
I feel so relieved, I swear I thought I would be dead in a year. Last year I met a wonderful girl and her son, and we all now live together. Ive never been happier. The thoguht that it could all come to an end prematurly really really hurt.
So Im treating the last couple of months as a blessing in disguise, a little scare to help me get things in check. Im determined to get my diabeties **** on, my weight to perfect and to lead a healthy and forfilling life.
Ive still got a long way to go but I know it is worth it, Life is good and by making a few lifestyle changes it can be good for a long time.
Just felt like sharing
I was found to have protein in my urine a couple of months ago, a raised level in my Us & Es and high blood pressure.
My diabeties has always been erratic to an extent, swinging highs and lows. Plenty and plenty of lows
too the point where they just seemed like the norm, and just got dealt with as they happened.Well since then Ive really put my foot down - My diet has become much much better - Brown everything and im really enjoying the concoctions im coming up with! My exercise is ongoing and im still losing weight - 3 stone in just over a year now
down to 11.13 - I havnt seen a weight like this since pre uni days! I managed to get in with my local DSN - SOmeone ive been openly invited to contact when I like. And this time ive taken her up on the offer. Shes slashed my lantus and i think it might be working!!
So... anyway, I went for a scan last week on my kidneys as I was suspected to have some kidney damage / problems.
I went to the hypertension clinic yesterday as I was refered and the scan came back as normal - no masses, no thickening! I was so so happy - I swear my blood pressure dropped there and then!... They did test it incidently and it was still slightly raised.
They also tested my protein in my urine and it was down at 1+ where i had previously tested at 3+!
I swear the diet changes and getting the diabeties under better control has helped. Hes put me on some blood pressure control medication and taken more bloods etc for a review with him next month. Checked my over, listened to everything and circulation etc and told me I was in good condition and was just leaked a small amount of protein and the tablets should help this.
I feel so relieved, I swear I thought I would be dead in a year. Last year I met a wonderful girl and her son, and we all now live together. Ive never been happier. The thoguht that it could all come to an end prematurly really really hurt.
So Im treating the last couple of months as a blessing in disguise, a little scare to help me get things in check. Im determined to get my diabeties **** on, my weight to perfect and to lead a healthy and forfilling life.
Ive still got a long way to go but I know it is worth it, Life is good and by making a few lifestyle changes it can be good for a long time.
Just felt like sharing
