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Hello all,
Another new D2 diagnosis, My name is bryan I am 63 and I was diagnosed a couple of weeks ago.
I am slowly finding my way round and learning a lot about the condition but I am not yet sure how I am being affected by it. I have recently started getting blurred vision and tired eyes, become irritated very easily, and feel perculiar after exercise (sort of out of sorts for a few hours). At the moment I feel very close to the surface, I suppose depressed really.
What I would really like to know is how other people feel when their BG is either high or low, ie what symptoms you get etc. or do folks all experience different things?
Bryan :|
 
Hi Bryan and welcome,

All the symptoms you have listed are associated with unstable diabetes. As you have only recently been diagnosed, it may take time for your blood glucose to return to normal levels, when they do you should see an improvement.

Elevated blood glucose does make my eyes blurry, and I can feel washed out too, that's why I try to keep my levels stable as much as possible. As I have type 1, hypo's (lows) are a pain, my symptoms include confusion, sweating, blurred vision and irritability, sometimes the symptoms can differ from person to person. Search the main site for the symptoms of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.

As always Bryan, the advice on here is to seek professional advice if you are concerned about your symptoms/condition, as none of us are qualified to give medical advice on the forum, so do see your gp or diabetes nurse if things don't improve.

Nigel
 
Hello Bryan and welcome to the forum. :)

What you describe is pretty classic and will probably go when your BG levels come down. It is not uncommon to feel as you do as your diagnosis is fairly shattering news and probably means a total lifestyle change which is not easy to get your head round. :? :(

You need to know how your food is affecting your body and the only way to know for sure is to test so do ask your DN for a meter and testing strips and use them before eating and two hours after. This will show you what spikes your blood and will help you to know what to cut down or eliminate.

Many of us have had to reduce the carbohydrate we eat as this converts 100% to glucose. The Collins gem Carb Counter (£3.99) or similar book will help you to discover the carb values of a wide range of foods and help you to make wise choices.

Browse the various threads and ask questions; there are normally folk on here to help you. 8)
 
I remember when i found out i kept thinking why me what have i done to get this condition. once doc sorts out your meds you will start to feel better :? .

i was for ever falling a sleep and use to be thristy all the time. my mother and my granmother both got type 2 . maybe thats got something to do with it i dont really know.and a big hug and warm welcome .
 
Hello Guys and thanks very much - your replies have given me a great deal of comfort - I will get myself a BG Monitor and tyr to understand what causes what.

Any preferences regards the best monitor to use?

Thanks Again and best wishes for your own welfare.
Bryan
 
Hello again Bryan :)

I was given a meter by my DN which is a One Touch Ultra 2 which seems to be fine. I am fortunate in having a prescription for my testing strips at present but if/when that stops I will buy direct from the suppliers, Abbotts, since they are obviously cheaper. If you ring them they will supply you if necessary.

Let us know how you get on! :)
 
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