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<blockquote data-quote="Andy_J" data-source="post: 2276778" data-attributes="member: 526284"><p>Hello ,</p><p></p><p>I am in a bit of a shock, about 2 years ago I was advised by a Dr I was borderline with a Hba1c result of 50. Past 6 months I have not felt well, some weird changes but I noticed in past 2-3 months I was drinking like a fish, I could get up and drink a tea, 1 litre plus of water in on session, and again and again. I was peeing for england up 3 -5 times a night and still thirsty. My recyle bin one day was full of bottled water and juice over 2 weeks I drank so much,</p><p></p><p>Getting into to my Dr's was impossible until I spoke to the nurse and she advised me I was diabetic not borderline, and that with the symptoms as is I need testing. This was all done last thursday, Dr rings me up and says I have to go on 500MG metaformin for a week once a day then twice a day after first week. He confirmed I am very much a diabetic but still did not give my actual tests results, a few days later as my Dr's had pone line issues the nurse rang me and she explained my result is 104. I knew this was bad accroidng to the net and I felt rather sad over it if honest. I was advised not get a blood pressure monitor which I have done and keep a daily record, I also got myself a Accucheck to start taking a test in the morning before food and medication. Not sure if this was a good idea as 1st day result was 13.7mmol/l which reading the scales is high, today its 14.5 wich I dont understand why its up if no sugar or carbs. I have cut out anything sugar, so no fruit juice( I will miss my orange juice) no sugar in tea, no fizzy drinks. I was surprised I cant eat grapes as I do love them but only once a month if that. My weight is coming off me , not sure of that's an effect of diabetes or not. I saw on one post heavy exercise can bring up the levels, over a gentle walk is that true as I was moving an american fridge freezer before I tested today, and carrying in a new fridge. Then showered and sat down and tested BP and tested. Had my pill and wheetabix with milk only. Would love something on top ( cant stand honey).</p><p></p><p>My brain is on overload, food labeling of zero added gets me now when I look at sugar levels.</p><p></p><p>I trying my hardest to absorb it all, but decided first thing I will miss is a bit of sugar on my wheetabix, so are there any substitutes ? </p><p></p><p>Also if my levels are high then why do I feel so **** now I am reducing. I will miss my roast potatoes on Sunday , may have 1 instead of the volume I had as reducing everything I can quickly. </p><p></p><p>I would love some advice or pointers of a good book if anyone can recommend one that's not too daunting/scary</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andy_J, post: 2276778, member: 526284"] Hello , I am in a bit of a shock, about 2 years ago I was advised by a Dr I was borderline with a Hba1c result of 50. Past 6 months I have not felt well, some weird changes but I noticed in past 2-3 months I was drinking like a fish, I could get up and drink a tea, 1 litre plus of water in on session, and again and again. I was peeing for england up 3 -5 times a night and still thirsty. My recyle bin one day was full of bottled water and juice over 2 weeks I drank so much, Getting into to my Dr's was impossible until I spoke to the nurse and she advised me I was diabetic not borderline, and that with the symptoms as is I need testing. This was all done last thursday, Dr rings me up and says I have to go on 500MG metaformin for a week once a day then twice a day after first week. He confirmed I am very much a diabetic but still did not give my actual tests results, a few days later as my Dr's had pone line issues the nurse rang me and she explained my result is 104. I knew this was bad accroidng to the net and I felt rather sad over it if honest. I was advised not get a blood pressure monitor which I have done and keep a daily record, I also got myself a Accucheck to start taking a test in the morning before food and medication. Not sure if this was a good idea as 1st day result was 13.7mmol/l which reading the scales is high, today its 14.5 wich I dont understand why its up if no sugar or carbs. I have cut out anything sugar, so no fruit juice( I will miss my orange juice) no sugar in tea, no fizzy drinks. I was surprised I cant eat grapes as I do love them but only once a month if that. My weight is coming off me , not sure of that's an effect of diabetes or not. I saw on one post heavy exercise can bring up the levels, over a gentle walk is that true as I was moving an american fridge freezer before I tested today, and carrying in a new fridge. Then showered and sat down and tested BP and tested. Had my pill and wheetabix with milk only. Would love something on top ( cant stand honey). My brain is on overload, food labeling of zero added gets me now when I look at sugar levels. I trying my hardest to absorb it all, but decided first thing I will miss is a bit of sugar on my wheetabix, so are there any substitutes ? Also if my levels are high then why do I feel so **** now I am reducing. I will miss my roast potatoes on Sunday , may have 1 instead of the volume I had as reducing everything I can quickly. I would love some advice or pointers of a good book if anyone can recommend one that's not too daunting/scary [/QUOTE]
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