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- Type of diabetes
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- Diet only
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- being ill and dependent on others
Last year, I had a Heart attack and got a stent inserted, not major surgery thankfully, however recovery is slow, but positive. I gave up smoking and then exercised more than I had done in the previous 20 years, by going for a 15 minute walk every day. I have been on Testosterone replacement drugs for the last 15 years or so, which involves getting injected with hormones every few months. The reason for adding this to my story, is that the drug used, affects my white and red cells, blood sugar levels and probably every other working organ in my body. I need to take this drug (nebido) as my energy levels are very low (lack of testosterone). So when the drug is injected, I get a massive boost of energy, and can function in the world quite well. Its like becoming an 18 year old for 4 weeks ( I am male of 52) then slowly over the next 6 weeks, I head towards feeling like a 95 year old. It has, like most drugs, pros and cons.
A couple of months after my heart attack, I went to the doctors as I had feelings of being spaced out/shaky/foggy head/numbness in fingers. I was convinced that it was to do with the Nebido in my system. Perhaps it was counter-productive with the statins I was prescribed, and all the other pills for a healthy heart, was my suggestion, however the doctor asked me to have blood tests and the results he got the following week, were that my cholesterol and blood sugars were quite high, and in his opinion, I had Type 2 diabetes. This was 6 months ago.
I was determined to prove him wrong, as I was convinced that it was the mixture of statin and Nebido that were playing havoc with my blood sugar levels. My doctor was insisting that the statins were harmless and that I was in the wrong. My unqualified opinion: HRT drug Nebido, mixed with Statins, aspirin, and other blood thinners must have an adverse affect, but it may be another 100 years before it is recorded in medical literature.
Back to the diabetes diagnosis ... Okay, maybe I was stubborn, but I was not confident that the doctor was correct, however I told him that I would lose weight and change my diet, eating healthier, but I am not taking any metformin pills, because adding them to the previous cocktail of drugs, would not be helpful. He was not happy with this, but reluctantly agreed.
I am struggling now. I thought that I knew better than the GP, but perhaps he has been correct. Something has to change, and I am the only one who can make it happen. The GP is only going by what he knows and I maybe need to accept that he knows more than I do. If I start to feel better, losing the cravings and shakiness, I will make a point of going to the GP and apologising for not believing him in his diagnosis.
I watch this forum and read the introductions and there are some truly wonderful people here, who struggle along in life, but have time to help and encourage others with their issues. I would love to one day be able to help others to manage and cope with changes in lifestyle, but first of all, I guess that I have to try and get the carbs down. Already told my wife, that bread is off the menu, cakes and pastries too. It's a start.
Sitting here feeling shaky, spaced slightly and have the need to go and have a cup of tea and usual 4 digestives. This helps me so much. It's what the nurses give you in the Cardiac ward, so it must be good for something
I do not have any blood measuring devices, and generally run away from needles of any description. I was in hospital for an angioplasty 6 weeks ago, and the nurse took my blood with the jag on the finger. Why does it hurt so much, or am I a big baby?
My results were 7.7 and 7.2 and thats after no food or liquid for 15 hours.
Anyway, thanks for reading my post, hope its not too confusing.
A couple of months after my heart attack, I went to the doctors as I had feelings of being spaced out/shaky/foggy head/numbness in fingers. I was convinced that it was to do with the Nebido in my system. Perhaps it was counter-productive with the statins I was prescribed, and all the other pills for a healthy heart, was my suggestion, however the doctor asked me to have blood tests and the results he got the following week, were that my cholesterol and blood sugars were quite high, and in his opinion, I had Type 2 diabetes. This was 6 months ago.
I was determined to prove him wrong, as I was convinced that it was the mixture of statin and Nebido that were playing havoc with my blood sugar levels. My doctor was insisting that the statins were harmless and that I was in the wrong. My unqualified opinion: HRT drug Nebido, mixed with Statins, aspirin, and other blood thinners must have an adverse affect, but it may be another 100 years before it is recorded in medical literature.
Back to the diabetes diagnosis ... Okay, maybe I was stubborn, but I was not confident that the doctor was correct, however I told him that I would lose weight and change my diet, eating healthier, but I am not taking any metformin pills, because adding them to the previous cocktail of drugs, would not be helpful. He was not happy with this, but reluctantly agreed.
I am struggling now. I thought that I knew better than the GP, but perhaps he has been correct. Something has to change, and I am the only one who can make it happen. The GP is only going by what he knows and I maybe need to accept that he knows more than I do. If I start to feel better, losing the cravings and shakiness, I will make a point of going to the GP and apologising for not believing him in his diagnosis.
I watch this forum and read the introductions and there are some truly wonderful people here, who struggle along in life, but have time to help and encourage others with their issues. I would love to one day be able to help others to manage and cope with changes in lifestyle, but first of all, I guess that I have to try and get the carbs down. Already told my wife, that bread is off the menu, cakes and pastries too. It's a start.
Sitting here feeling shaky, spaced slightly and have the need to go and have a cup of tea and usual 4 digestives. This helps me so much. It's what the nurses give you in the Cardiac ward, so it must be good for something
I do not have any blood measuring devices, and generally run away from needles of any description. I was in hospital for an angioplasty 6 weeks ago, and the nurse took my blood with the jag on the finger. Why does it hurt so much, or am I a big baby?
My results were 7.7 and 7.2 and thats after no food or liquid for 15 hours.
Anyway, thanks for reading my post, hope its not too confusing.
