- Messages
- 17
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
Good Evening, I hope everyone is safe and well.
First time here and first time posting.
I'm a 41-yr old male.
I was diagnosed with Type 2 just before Covid-19 hit. I had a score of 67, this was discovered during a sleep study test for sleep apnea (severe).
It was then followed up by my GP and they also noticed I had high blood pressure. I'm a big guy. My blood pressure has never been an issue before and part of me thinks it's because of the fear of the diabetes but I'm happy to take the help offered.
Initially, I was prescribed Metforming (500mg twice daily) and Ramipril one daily for the blood pressure.
The other results from my blood test, whilst faded from my memory were actually all good apart from the blood sugar, so I thought that's positive.
The prescriptions were supposed to be for 4-6 weeks initially with advice on reducing my sugar intake and obviously to reduce my weight. But, as Covid hit my doctors called me and told me there are not doing any face to face and my appointments have been cancelled and to carry on the medication for now.
I've worked from home for 5-years, very little excercise and whilst my eating isn't completely bad I got through stages of what is 100% lazyness and got for the quick options. Basically, unhealthy.
I've noticed from below my knee, during the day my legs appear to retain water and I can press into the skin and it stays in a short time. Once I've been to bed and wake up they are usually back to normal. I've had this since before I was diagnosed and was told to elevate my feet throughout the day or take some walks, but doesn't seem to help. Maybe I'm not doing enough or trying hard enough?
To be honest, I don't think I have taken the diagnosis 100% seriously. I have reduced my sugar intake, but I still have stages where I think, I've been good I can have this or that but doesn't end up with just this or that, but it's definately reduced overall.
I was called into the hospital last week for my diabetic eye test, the results came in today. They noticed at the back of my eye something to do with my blood vessels and said I had some retinopathy. It has hit home a little harder today. The fear of losing my eyesight I think may have gave me the kick up the ar*e I needed.
I must admit, I am scared. My weight, this diagnosis, possible blood pressure issues, my legs and my overall fitness and mobility I think add to my worries and I think I may have some depression. I don't think I've every admitted that before. We've had a rough couple of years, I have a 2-yr old son. He was born extremely early at 24-weeks. He's amazing, he's been through so much and he's still under so many teams, mostly to help him catch up with most other 2-yr olds. But I think my depression and large amount of weight gain is from this period. 4-months in intensive care, the first month every day was a blessing as he wasn't expected to survive. It's just rolled on and I think with my condition now it's just all hitting me quite hard.
I can talk to my wife, I don't talk about how I truly feel as she was diagnosed with PTSD (she didn't handle my son's start to life very well) and she's in a good place right now. She knows about my condition.
I'm not actually sure now where I am going with this, I think I just needed to "say it out loud" , maybe hearing from people in a similar situation will help me understand my own feelings.
Ultimately, I know what I have to do. Diet is key and I feel I can do this, I love to cook and it's about reducing carbs and sugar so I can manage this. Snacks, if I'm honest I prefer crisp over everything else but I need to cut that out also. I think I need to get back in and tested so I can see where I am at and get some more help and support.
I feel because the doctors cancelled my appointments I've kind of been left, I didn't get that much info from my previous visit I presume most of it would have came after my initial month on the meds. I think I need to do this ASAP.
I wasn't told to check my blood sugars with the tabs/meter - so I've no idea what my blood sugars are at any time. Am I supposed to be checking? Am I suppose to do this myself or should the nurse/GP go through this with my and explain what I am to do/look out for and how best I can control the results?
I feel lost with all this and think I am in a place where I want to start to face this head on. I've spent most of the day reading other peoples posts, some scare me but others are inspiring and the community on the whole seems very welcoming and friendly.
I do apologise for the long post and I can see I've gone off track here and there, but this is the first time I've opened up like this so I am sorry if it's too much.
Any advice, suggestions or questions I really do appreciate your time and help.
First time here and first time posting.
I'm a 41-yr old male.
I was diagnosed with Type 2 just before Covid-19 hit. I had a score of 67, this was discovered during a sleep study test for sleep apnea (severe).
It was then followed up by my GP and they also noticed I had high blood pressure. I'm a big guy. My blood pressure has never been an issue before and part of me thinks it's because of the fear of the diabetes but I'm happy to take the help offered.
Initially, I was prescribed Metforming (500mg twice daily) and Ramipril one daily for the blood pressure.
The other results from my blood test, whilst faded from my memory were actually all good apart from the blood sugar, so I thought that's positive.
The prescriptions were supposed to be for 4-6 weeks initially with advice on reducing my sugar intake and obviously to reduce my weight. But, as Covid hit my doctors called me and told me there are not doing any face to face and my appointments have been cancelled and to carry on the medication for now.
I've worked from home for 5-years, very little excercise and whilst my eating isn't completely bad I got through stages of what is 100% lazyness and got for the quick options. Basically, unhealthy.
I've noticed from below my knee, during the day my legs appear to retain water and I can press into the skin and it stays in a short time. Once I've been to bed and wake up they are usually back to normal. I've had this since before I was diagnosed and was told to elevate my feet throughout the day or take some walks, but doesn't seem to help. Maybe I'm not doing enough or trying hard enough?
To be honest, I don't think I have taken the diagnosis 100% seriously. I have reduced my sugar intake, but I still have stages where I think, I've been good I can have this or that but doesn't end up with just this or that, but it's definately reduced overall.
I was called into the hospital last week for my diabetic eye test, the results came in today. They noticed at the back of my eye something to do with my blood vessels and said I had some retinopathy. It has hit home a little harder today. The fear of losing my eyesight I think may have gave me the kick up the ar*e I needed.
I must admit, I am scared. My weight, this diagnosis, possible blood pressure issues, my legs and my overall fitness and mobility I think add to my worries and I think I may have some depression. I don't think I've every admitted that before. We've had a rough couple of years, I have a 2-yr old son. He was born extremely early at 24-weeks. He's amazing, he's been through so much and he's still under so many teams, mostly to help him catch up with most other 2-yr olds. But I think my depression and large amount of weight gain is from this period. 4-months in intensive care, the first month every day was a blessing as he wasn't expected to survive. It's just rolled on and I think with my condition now it's just all hitting me quite hard.
I can talk to my wife, I don't talk about how I truly feel as she was diagnosed with PTSD (she didn't handle my son's start to life very well) and she's in a good place right now. She knows about my condition.
I'm not actually sure now where I am going with this, I think I just needed to "say it out loud" , maybe hearing from people in a similar situation will help me understand my own feelings.
Ultimately, I know what I have to do. Diet is key and I feel I can do this, I love to cook and it's about reducing carbs and sugar so I can manage this. Snacks, if I'm honest I prefer crisp over everything else but I need to cut that out also. I think I need to get back in and tested so I can see where I am at and get some more help and support.
I feel because the doctors cancelled my appointments I've kind of been left, I didn't get that much info from my previous visit I presume most of it would have came after my initial month on the meds. I think I need to do this ASAP.
I wasn't told to check my blood sugars with the tabs/meter - so I've no idea what my blood sugars are at any time. Am I supposed to be checking? Am I suppose to do this myself or should the nurse/GP go through this with my and explain what I am to do/look out for and how best I can control the results?
I feel lost with all this and think I am in a place where I want to start to face this head on. I've spent most of the day reading other peoples posts, some scare me but others are inspiring and the community on the whole seems very welcoming and friendly.
I do apologise for the long post and I can see I've gone off track here and there, but this is the first time I've opened up like this so I am sorry if it's too much.
Any advice, suggestions or questions I really do appreciate your time and help.