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Some support please

ladybird64

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
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Tablets (oral)
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Dishonesty, selfishness and lack of empathy.
I haven't posted for a while and could do with your support.

Although I am usually quite a resilient type, over the past few weeks due to personal circumstances I have been struggling with depression and therefore day to day living.
I mentioned in a previous post that I cannot afford test strips so am unable to test but I know that I have gone off the rails big time, paying no attention to my diet even though I know I am suffering the consequences, I just couldn't face worrying about that as well as everything else that is going on.

I feel extremely low still but am trying to fight my way back on the health front because I can feel what this lapse in looking after myself is doing to me..it's just sometimes it seems easier to give up. I can feel that I have put on a lot of weight and am permanently lethargic, constantly clammy..I really do feel unwell. Although some of this might be perimenopausal symptoms, there is a high probability that I am making it much worse by my own actions so I'm going to try and tackle it again..get myself feeling well.

Have made a start with a breakfast of Natural Yogurt.

I don't feel I can talk to my doc about this and this is the common sense place I can rely on. Can I ask for your support in helping myself to get well again?

Just to know that there are people that will help me through this would mean a lot.
 
Sure you'll get loads of support here. One thing that puzzles me - what do you mean by semi-diagnosed?
In terms of strips, I understand you can't afford them, but it might be nice to have just a few so you can see your progress when you start to take control again. Here's a tip that worked for me.
Bayer are for ever doing adverts/competitions for meters on the main diabetes UK website. Enter them all. You won't win if you're like me (never win anything!) but they like to get new customers to hopefully get loads of repeat orders for the strips. So tell them you're going to be testing very regularly if you win, and hope therefore you get one.
They wrote to me to say, "sorry, you didn't win, but here's a meter anyway" I had a meter already actually, but of course the new one came with 20 sample strips. Enough to see how you're going!
Good luck, and nil desperandum - things always get better.
 
Hang on in there, Ladybird! We're with you

Are you able to/have time for exercise? Going for a walk, or doing a bit of gardening, often helps me feel more positive.

It's a steep hill you have to climb - one step at a time.

Big hugs!

Viv 8)
 
Hi, thanks for answering. Well, what I meant was that I have never had a fasting test or anything like that.

i went to docs in Ju8ne because I thought I may be going through menopause and I had a load of weird symptoms, various aches and pains, itching stuff like that. He ordered some blood tests, he said just general ones and I got the phone call the following week asking me to come in as my blood glucose levels had come back as raised. It was in fact 7.3 (found this out at a different consultation for something else).

I have chosen not to go on meds but have been undecided if I made the right decision and am still considering my options..basically I don't feel comfortable with the way Diabetes is handled in my practice (no test strips for type 2's, go away and take the tablets etc) and from what I have heard, in the NHS either.

Thanks for the advice about the various competitions, I think I will give that a try and get me some strips.

Edit-Hit the button too fast! Thanks to you too Viv, you are always kind and it is really appreciated at the moment.
 
(((ladybird64))) - I have sent you a PM as I think that I can help you with the test strip issue.

Life is such a drag sometimes, then you have the diabetes to cope with on top of it all. Hang on in there, dont be hard on yourself, you have taken the first step to battle back by asking for support.
You will get on top of things again, one thing at a time.

Thinking of you x
 
Hi Ladybird64, virtual hugs to you.

As said by Grazer get your name to the manufacturers, they'll send you a meter and some strips hoping that you'll then use theirs. What test meter do you use at the moment? Ebay usually has strips for sale a lot cheaper than the chemist, or Spirit Healthcare has strips and meters for sale, the strips are about £12.75 for 50.

Feeling down hits us all at some point, Diabetes is known to cause it, so is the Menopause, all those hormones doing their own thing! Posting on the forum is a step in the right direction, we know how you feel and understand your thoughts.

Hope you feel better soon

Ann x
 
I may not be as knowledgeable as many but I do have a cheery smile to help brighten your day! Everyone says little steps but don't forget to praise or reward yourself for achieving each step
 
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