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I was diagnosed as type 2 with a reading in the high 40's last October and since then have not been able to get my levels below the early to mid 20's. I am currently taking Lisinoprill, Simvastatin, high doses of Metmorphin and Glicazide and have obviously stopped eating cake and sweets etc.

I have had one appointment with the diabetic nurse who seemed far more concerned with me being depressed over developing this condition than in giving me any real practical advice other than there being no real need to test often but limb amputation is a real possibility if left uncontrolled!

I get on rather better with my gp though I have avoided going back for the last 3 or 4 months because of my pathetic attempts to gain control over my blood sugar, just keep putting the repeat prescription in.

I feel like I am in a pit of dispair and the temptation to "do an ostrich" is overwhelming but are there other alternatives?

I'm a middle aged man but I must admit I'm scared and I'm not too proud to admit this fear has me on the verge of tears most every night at the thought of my little boy growing up without a dad because of my shortcomings.

Please help. I don't know where else to turn.
 
It sounds to me as if you need to cut out bread, potatoes and rice as well as cake and sweets - these could raise your levels just as much. Give it a try for a while - live on veg, meat, fish and nuts for a week and see what happens. If your levels drop then try increase your carbs a little at a time until you are happy with your diet and your readings. If it doesn't work then you may be very unusual and need expert help?
 
As Gbtyke states, diet may be your downfall....or your saviour.

Sometimes medication alone just cannot cope. Your numbers are extremely high and your care seems a little shoddy, to say the least.

You need to be more pro-active and discuss these high levels with your GP in the first instance.

After that you need to ask to be referred to an Endocrinologist for a treatment review. You cannot continue with those high numbers. Something needs to change ASAP.

Ken
 
Hi Bolders,
Okay i would be worried with the sort of numbers you are having,
I would cut out, Bread,rice,pasta,potatoes,
Do you have a blood test machine? I think you do need to become pro active in your care!
Okay do you drink orange,apple,cranberry juice or any sort of juice or fizzy drinks? These are a no no! Except in a hypo situation where you can have some sort of lucozade!
i think you are eating too many carbs and these are affecting your sugar levels!
What sort of daily diet do you have?
Okay firstly the main thing nurses worry about is the mental health of diabetics, as if you are depressed then you might hurt yourself! Trust me my answer is look is i was depressed then i would tell you!
You need to grab hold of this now! Firstly blood testing machine, secondly doctor's appointment, 3rd you need up to date blood tests! This is your health at stake! Don't be foolish, Please have the blood tests!
Okay you say pathetic atempt at getting hold of blood sugars! Okay give this a try!
For 3 days, no bread,pasta,rice,potatoes, You can eat meat and vegatables why not have a slad for a few days! Then watch your blood sugars fall and theny will!
You can have apple and a bit of cheese as a snack!
Please get help don't be affraid because of the nurse! If she upsets you going on about depression! As much as you don't want to go in with a smile on your face and keep it there! That will bug her so much!
Please don't wait around! We are here to listen, If you ever need anyone to talk to! I am always knocking around! I am a good listener! I will offer you a shoulder to cry on if you need it! i am a mother hen can't help it! Just don't cook me!Lol
Sandy
 
Hi Bolders
Sandy has given good advice. If you look at her signature line, you'll see she's fairly new herself and has learned FAST. So ITCAN BE DONE
Definitely TRY her 3 day test suggestion.
AND pursue your GP. You have a right to better help than you have hadd. I'm not surprised your nurse is looking for depression. All her patients must have it if that's the standard of care she gives. :evil:
Look up you local PCT protocol for treating Diabetes. It should be on-line somewhere and if it's not, contact your local PALS. Their number will be on your district hospital's website.
You could even look up the British National Formulary on treating T2 diabetes and NICE guidelines. All that is within Google's search range.
 
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