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Tanis said:
Thank you @debrasue. I am panicking abit, feeling like if i dont do everything i can right now, i will drop dead! I have never been patient. I did not have a clue i was diabetic until my clever Dr. picked up on the oral thrush and ordered me a blood test for everything. All result were fine except this one. I have quite severe Fibromyalgia and it tends to cloud other problems. When i feel unwell i always assume its FMS. FMS is for life for me and that was hard to accept, now Diabetes is for life too and its all a bit overwhelming. Before anyone says it can all go away with the proper lifestyle, i am 70 and doubt if anything can now be reversed. And there was me thinking retirement was going to wonderful. :(
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Hi, @Tanis - Wow! you're looking good for 70!! I'm only a few years behind you at 63 - care to share any tips? :)
Anyway, let me reassure you that I'm pretty sure you're not about to drop down dead! Look at it this way; you are in pretty much the same state of health as you were a few weeks ago, yet now you have a diagnosis of diabetes. You didn't drop down dead a few weeks ago, before you knew you had it, and you're not going to now.
The best thing you could do for today is to read the information which Daisy1 will send you, and ask any questions you need to. There will always be someone on the forums to offer some friendly support.
You'll notice that I have answered your post in a different thread from the one in which we were originally posting, which is specifically intended for members to record their fasting blood glucose readings. It makes it simpler to find the information we need if it's contained in a specific thread. Browse the various forums and you'll see what I mean. Feel free to join in any of the discussions - you'll find we're a friendly bunch!
You obviously already have a testing kit, and that's going to be the most useful weapon in your armoury against diabetes in the early stages. If you test before a meal and then again 2 hours afterwards, you'll soon start to see which foods cause your blood sugar levels to spike and which you can easily tolerate.
Many of us, myself included, have adopted the LCHF (low carb, high fat) approach. Carbohydrates in things like bread (any bread), rice, pasta, root vegetables and flour, cause blood glucose levels to rise almost as fast as refined sugar itself, and the LCHF programme here on the forum can teach you how to manage this, if you choose to go down this route. The high fat part of the plan acts as a substitute for high carbs, enabling you to feel fuller for longer without any BG spikes. (Forget everything you've ever learned about low fat dieting!) If it all sounds rather daunting, don't worry - you'll find there are lots of tasty substitutes for high-carb foods.
I'm sorry to hear about your FMS, but let me reassure you that although diabetes may be for life, you'll find it a whole lot easier to manage and live with than fibromyalgia! And yes, retirement IS wonderful - I've been doing it for 4 years now and it's been the best time of my life, despite the diabetes!
Big, fat hugs xx
:)
 
debrasue said:
Hi, @Tanis - Wow! you're looking good for 70!! I'm only a few years behind you at 63 - care to share any tips? :)
Anyway, let me reassure you that I'm pretty sure you're not about to drop down dead! Look at it this way; you are in pretty much the same state of health as you were a few weeks ago, yet now you have a diagnosis of diabetes. You didn't drop down dead a few weeks ago, before you knew you had it, and you're not going to now.
The best thing you could do for today is to read the information which Daisy1 will send you, and ask any questions you need to. There will always be someone on the forums to offer some friendly support.
You'll notice that I have answered your post in a different thread from the one in which we were originally posting, which is specifically intended for members to record their fasting blood glucose readings. It makes it simpler to find the information we need if it's contained in a specific thread. Browse the various forums and you'll see what I mean. Feel free to join in any of the discussions - you'll find we're a friendly bunch!
You obviously already have a testing kit, and that's going to be the most useful weapon in your armoury against diabetes in the early stages. If you test before a meal and then again 2 hours afterwards, you'll soon start to see which foods cause your blood sugar levels to spike and which you can easily tolerate.
Many of us, myself included, have adopted the LCHF (low carb, high fat) approach. Carbohydrates in things like bread (any bread), rice, pasta, root vegetables and flour, cause blood glucose levels to rise almost as fast as refined sugar itself, and the LCHF programme here on the forum can teach you how to manage this, if you choose to go down this route. The high fat part of the plan acts as a substitute for high carbs, enabling you to feel fuller for longer without any BG spikes. (Forget everything you've ever learned about low fat dieting!) If it all sounds rather daunting, don't worry - you'll find there are lots of tasty substitutes for high-carb foods.
I'm sorry to hear about your FMS, but let me reassure you that although diabetes may be for life, you'll find it a whole lot easier to manage and live with than fibromyalgia! And yes, retirement IS wonderful - I've been doing it for 4 years now and it's been the best time of my life, despite the diabetes!
Big, fat hugs xx
:)
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Thamks for a brilliant reply @debrasue . As for tips, i have none apart from laughing, husband and i have laughed for 50 years and i believe it keeps you young. Obviously i am panicking, as i said before. Want it all under control yesterday!
 
Just got back from docs been signed off work for another 4 weeks and he has increased my clonazepam to two at night and to increase to three in 2 weeks .
Got meeting tomorrow with my bosses to make decision on my work options .
Have a good one all and hope to catch up later
 
eldergarth said:
Just got back from docs been signed off work for another 4 weeks and he has increased my clonazepam to two at night and to increase to three in 2 weeks .
Got meeting tomorrow with my bosses to make decision on my work options .
Have a good one all and hope to catch up later
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Good luck for tomorrow. Ron! Hugs x
 
Diamum5972 said:
I should be posting this in the scream thread but aaaaargh! My brother Michael told me today he received a letter from the DWP but he didn't understand it. He didn't bring it with him to mums so when we got home he popped over to his to get it. It was the worst news possible, the DWP have dismissed the mandatory reconsideration and stood by the original decision. That means we can either go direct to the Appeal and Tribunal Service and appeal against this new decision or we can give up and try applying for PIP which he is not guaranteed to be eligible for! Either way I have a lot of reading up to do so I can advise him what to do
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Take it to tribunal 60% success rate at tribunal. Xxx pip is different. Mobility =pip, doing for yourself is pip but esa is if fit for work only. Message me if I can help more. Xxx
 
I think your prepared for severance pay. Get it checked out before signing mate. Cannot go back later. ♡♥♡
 
Diamum5972 said:
Thanks Ron, I appreciate your insight. I just can't believe we've been fighting for this long with nothing to show for it, his ESA was stopped in July and this whole time he's been living on money given to him by me and mum. It's got to the point now where my savings are exhausted and mum is getting close to the point where she can't give him any more. I've downloaded a guide to PIP which will give us the best chance of applying successfully, I think that's the only option we have just now. Best of luck with your application xx
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@Diamum5972 I thought job centre is suppose to get him to fill in jobseekers with illness signed off until tribunal. Call esa and tell them you want to take it to tribunal then he can go back on esa til decided hun. ♡♥♡
 
Thanks @Liam1955 and @Japes leaving around 9am
Must admit had a good nights sleep last night don't know if it's from the increase of the clonazepam will have to see if get same tonight
Have a good day all and will keep you up dated when get back from seeing my bosses
 
Hi all thanks for your support have just got back and as from Friday I will be officially be signed of work on ill health so now in the hands of the DWP
I'm waiting for my application form for PIPS but guess will be a trip into town to benefits office
 
eldergarth said:
Hi all thanks for your support have just got back and as from Friday I will be officially be signed of work on ill health so now in the hands of the DWP
I'm waiting for my application form for PIPS but guess will be a trip into town to benefits office
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Good luck, hope things improve. Take care x
 
Welcome back@mo53 knew there was someone
missing but with how my mind has been great to have you back you have surely been missed
 
It will be great to have you on here more @eldergarth ;) I hope you begin to enjoy a less stressful and pain free break from the stresses of work when ill. I hope you can relax more now.
 
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