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Newly diagnosed, looking for support and advice

Hi, i was diagnosed 3 weeks ago, so know how you feel, also an ex smoker and now vapour (5 years this easter) some of the juices are sweet tasting, and may contain sugar, there will not have been enough tests done on 'E' cigs yet to know how they effect diabetics, the bodies involved are only now looking at how they effect 'normal' people, but my Diabetic specialist nurse was more than happy i was not smoking and using 'E' cigs, do you vap PG or VG? i am on PG and my levels are near normal now and i have the vap in my mouth nearly all day.I did a lot of my own research in to ecigs 5 years ago, for my own peace of mind (can let you know more if needed) and i am still using them so do not worry too much on that score, be upfront with the doctor and nurses for your own peace of mind.
Good luck fro ma fellow 'newbie'
all the best Gary.
 
Hi @zacthedog and @sturoberts75. I began using a vape last year and I only use the tobacco flavours - both my GP and Diabetes Nurse endorse it, though have been told to be cautious about the 'flavoured' ones in case of rise in blood sugars.
 
I am using a menthol one that is a 50/50 split, it is slightly sweet, but I have a very good vape shop close by that are utterly brilliant at helping a person out, popping in will not be a big drag (excuse the pun)
, I can see what they have in 100% PG, I guess anything is a step forward from genuine smokes
 
PG is my choice, only use mint now, tried VG, but did not float my boat, Polyglycal is also one major ingredient in Metformin, check your leaflet that comes with it, the company i use also do a vapourless liquid, very strange, but good for pubs cinemas etc.
 
sturoberts75 said:
ooh I love dark chocolate, thank you, I hadn't considered it, I looked at a kitkat as having a thin layer of chocolate and therefore not a lot on 2 fingers.
Sweet cravings have not been too bad thus far, biggest struggle is not using my vape stick unless I am feeling really fractious, but small steps and all that, I am certain a couple of puffs on that per day is better than 40 marlboro.....

once again sincere thanks to everyone here, you have helped me stop worrying anywhere near as much as I was
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Grain based carbs (the wafers) are often worse for blood glucose than sugar - not to mention that the milk chocolate in kitkats has sugar to sweeten it, as well as milk sugar.

I was even able to have several dark chocolate based candies as treats over the holidays (spread over 3 days) with no impact on my blood glucose.
 
Woohoo, been to see my GP, have appt to see Diabetic Nurse this coming Tuesday, blood pressure is now being controlled by drugs, GP happy with weight loss (I am losing around 2lb every 3 days but I am sure that will slow as I get used to the change of diet)
Best of all surgery wound on my neck is all closed and there is only a minimal scar, so two issues down , just the diabetes to look out for.
Going back for fortnightly visits until I am on a regular stable acceptable VG level, but I can live with that, the more I see the Dr, the more focused I will be.
 
First of all, although a bgl reading of 19 is high it is not a disaster. I have regularly been there, but now am averaging 6.5 So don't panic. You do need a bgl meter,(blood glucose level) and as a Newbie, you should be supported by your GP for at least the first 6 months (according to latest NICE) Ask for one.

I am on 2000mg metformin a day, so that's ok. Metformin is not particularly good at reducing the bgl, but it is the safest diabetes drug, and can be used with most bgl lowering oral meds. It has other general health benefits.

You will see much on the forum about low carb being key to reducing glucose levels. There are many different diets here, and most will reduce weight too. The standard 'eatwell' plate diet suggested by the government is a high carb diet, and is not advised according to latest research. Just say YES when 'advised' then research the Low Carb thread on this forum.
This forum is a great place for asking questions, not necessarily diabetes related either. We cannot advise on medical issues, which must be discussed with your GP. Good Luck with your next GP visit.
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