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MrBusagain

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Evening,

Thought I would register tonight and introduce myself. I have been putting it off for some time, but have been meaning to register for a while now.

Simply put, I am in denial. Diagnosed about two years ago with Type 2 after suffering an angina attack, my heart was fitted with a stent to widen a blocked artery. After subsequent investigations, T2 was also diagnosed but I paid it no attention as i was more concerned at the time about a possible heart attack. However, since stenting in Feb 2007 my heart disease has been very stable although I suspect it is only a matter of time before another artery becomes blocked.

Anyway, T2 diabetes seemed the lesser of two evils and i have simply ignored it over the least two years almost pretending it doesn't exist as I rarely see the disease at work.

I am a full time serving member of the RAF and currently have reasonably frequent HbA1c checks. Sadly, they always appear around the 10 mark, and this is with a daily Metformin of 4x 500mg tablets. I also take 2x 40mg of Atorvastatin (max allowable dosage), 2x 80mg of Gliclazide, 1x 10mg of Ezetimibe, 1 x1.25mg of Bisoprolol Fumarate (Beta-blocker) and the standard daily aspirin.

In short, I take 11 tablets a day, am 41 years old, and been transformed from a fresh-faced, active and relatively fit airman to a chronically tired individual who just wants to sleep or at the very least rest throughout the day. My job keeps me active although I find it a personal struggle to face work each day, and I have an appalling diet consisting of pre-packed sandwiches, crisps and sweet drinks. I am acutely aware of the dangers of Diabetes, I just cannot seem to 'switch on' to the disease at this moment in my life and am always blaming other event for my aching limbs, chronic tiredness and general ill-health.

Has anyone else felt like this before, is there a way out of this self-induced trance I am currently in and although this is a little off tangent, can T2 Diabetes cause an almost complete wasting of the calf muscle group which I am currently struggling with. I am completely unable to stand on tip-toes or even begin to lift any weight on tip-toes which is very disconcerting...

Thanks in advance, and feel free to 'sound off' at me

MrB
 
Hi and welcome to the forum :D

You'd be best off trying to reduce the amount of carbs you eat. All carbs turn to sugar so most of us agree that it is a good idea to limit them.

There is a lot of different advice on diet in the weight loss part of the forum which you may find helpful.

The only way of finding out what suits you and doesn't spike your levels is testing before you eat and then two hours after you eat. The readings should be pretty much the same.

Here is a link to some information we give to the newly diagnosed, i know your not newly diagnosed, but i think you will find it helpful.

viewtopic.php?f=20&t=17088

Come back and ask as many questions as you like. There is usually someone how can answer :) :)
 
Thanks Claire,

Until reading the various posts tonight, I have never considered the low carb/high carb debate. I just eat what I want thinking very little of the long term consequence to be honest.

I am very keen to try a meat, fish, eggs, and dairy diet and think this will be a move in the right direction over the previous snacking I am guilty of. See original post!

Today is the start of a new me. Will keep you posted.
 
Do let us know how you get on :)

The most important thing to remember is that carbs effect people in different ways and some can tolerate more than others. As i said before the best way of knowing what effects you is to test your blood sugar before eating and then 2 hours after eating.
 
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