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Me too last night. Fell asleep watching Love Island. Enough said!!!
What a sad story. Seems there may be a genetic link between CMT and T2. I had a few months of concern that I may have CMT but turned out after MRI scans that I have a gestational issue with my spine which has badly impacted calf muscles - unrelated to T2. I took Nordic walking lessons after research suggested that was helpful with CMT (there is quite a spectrum of seriousness) - quite interesting doing those at the height of last summer's heat. I agree lc may soften the impact of T2 for some of us and needs to be stressed more at dx.You are right - Norfolk isn't worse than anywhere else. Although - things are changing as the word gets out there that low carb can really help in the fight against diabetes.
I did hear something that really upset me yesterday. After a lovely woodland walk we were sitting in the sunshine outside a little cafe and started chatting to a lovely family who we often say hi to on the morning dog walk. We were tucking into delicious sandwiches and cakes (I hasten to add that I only had coffee) and I explained why I was only drinking coffee.
The husband started telling me about his father who had T2 and is now on insulin and was diagnosed recently with charcot foot in both feet. He went to the doctor 4 times with incredibly swollen and painful feet. The doctor told him it was fluid retention and he has to walk more.
The very worst advice he could have been given. He was a very active man and he started walking even more so he has now done so much damage to his feet that amputation has been mentioned. This has affected not just him but his whole family - everyone is understandably very upset as he was so active and is now finding it so hard to cope with this.
His doctor said that he was the first person in Norfolk who had ever had charcot foot. Could that really be true.
I must admit that the Panorama programme really brought it home to me what a horrible disease T2D is and that I need to work really hard to avoid amputations. [/QUOTE}
It is so sad that there are still people who do not know that we can avoid worst of the complications with LC.
Breath - does testing every 15 minutes help?
I find that if my fasting reading is up then a small piece of cheese or a couple of nuts will help to bring it down. It gives your body something to do.
I usually don’t eat until noon but do eat to my meter reading - if high then just a bit of protein.
Maybe keep a food diary and test prior to and then 2 hours after eating.
Hugs there seems to be a lot of higher than expected BG posted today. I understand how that feels like but I really wouldnt test every 15 mins. I guess you are at work but if you get a break can you have a brisk walk or go up and down stairs for 10 mins. Getting fretful wont help either. I have no magic answer other than that and stretch out the distance between feeds, no snacks. I hope you are not coming down with a lurgy. One thing is for sure BG doesnt stay the same (higher or lower) forever.
You are right - Norfolk isn't worse than anywhere else. Although - things are changing as the word gets out there that low carb can really help in the fight against diabetes.
I did hear something that really upset me yesterday. After a lovely woodland walk we were sitting in the sunshine outside a little cafe and started chatting to a lovely family who we often say hi to on the morning dog walk. We were tucking into delicious sandwiches and cakes (I hasten to add that I only had coffee) and I explained why I was only drinking coffee.
The husband started telling me about his father who had T2 and is now on insulin and was diagnosed recently with charcot foot in both feet. He went to the doctor 4 times with incredibly swollen and painful feet. The doctor told him it was fluid retention and he has to walk more.
The very worst advice he could have been given. He was a very active man and he started walking even more so he has now done so much damage to his feet that amputation has been mentioned. This has affected not just him but his whole family - everyone is understandably very upset as he was so active and is now finding it so hard to cope with this.
His doctor said that he was the first person in Norfolk who had ever had charcot foot. Could that really be true.
I must admit that the Panorama programme really brought it home to me what a horrible disease T2D is and that I need to work really hard to avoid amputations.
It is so sad that there are still people who do not know that we can avoid worst of the complications with LC.
Pointless testing every fifteen minutes Shas ...my waking numbers are up at the moment...in the 6's regularly...they do reduce throughout the day...it does happen sometimes without rhyme or reason...a while ago I would have had a melt down with those waking figures however I know I am doing as much as I can to keep my numbers down...so I'm more philosophical nowadays...be patient...don't panic & as @dunelm says...breathe...they will settle.i am stressed and testing almost every 15 minutes
That is bad.You are right - Norfolk isn't worse than anywhere else. Although - things are changing as the word gets out there that low carb can really help in the fight against diabetes.
I did hear something that really upset me yesterday. After a lovely woodland walk we were sitting in the sunshine outside a little cafe and started chatting to a lovely family who we often say hi to on the morning dog walk. We were tucking into delicious sandwiches and cakes (I hasten to add that I only had coffee) and I explained why I was only drinking coffee.
The husband started telling me about his father who had T2 and is now on insulin and was diagnosed recently with charcot foot in both feet. He went to the doctor 4 times with incredibly swollen and painful feet. The doctor told him it was fluid retention and he has to walk more.
The very worst advice he could have been given. He was a very active man and he started walking even more so he has now done so much damage to his feet that amputation has been mentioned. This has affected not just him but his whole family - everyone is understandably very upset as he was so active and is now finding it so hard to cope with this.
His doctor said that he was the first person in Norfolk who had ever had charcot foot. Could that really be true.
I must admit that the Panorama programme really brought it home to me what a horrible disease T2D is and that I need to work really hard to avoid amputations.
It is so sad that there are still people who do not know that we can avoid worst of the complications with LC.
Pointless testing every fifteen minutes Shas ...my waking numbers are up at the moment...in the 6's regularly...they do reduce throughout the day...it does happen sometimes without rhyme or reason...a while ago I would have had a melt down with those waking figures however I know I am doing as much as I can to keep my numbers down...so I'm more philosophical nowadays...be patient...don't panic & as @dunelm says...breathe...they will settle.
Hugs there seems to be a lot of higher than expected BG posted today. I understand how that feels like but I really wouldnt test every 15 mins. I guess you are at work but if you get a break can you have a brisk walk or go up and down stairs for 10 mins. Getting fretful wont help either. I have no magic answer other than that and stretch out the distance between feeds, no snacks. I hope you are not coming down with a lurgy. One thing is for sure BG doesnt stay the same (higher or lower) forever.
@Shas3 all the frequent testing will do right now is confirm you are running higher numbers and as if by magic you will stress, retest a little later and find exactly the same. You don't suddenly go from the progress we have all seen you make to wildly out of control. Maybe relax the testing for the rest of the day and start again tomorrow, relaxed and refreshed for the fightI woke up to 6.3 but after breakfast till now (two hours after lunch) i have been running high numbers... close to 10...... i am stressed and testing almost every 15 minutes
@Shas3 all the frequent testing will do right now is confirm you are running higher numbers and as if by magic you will stress, retest a little later and find exactly the same. You don't suddenly go from the progress we have all seen you make to wildly out of control. Maybe relax the testing for the rest of the day and start again tomorrow, relaxed and refreshed for the fight.
Definitely seems to be part of the common ground between NHS recommendations for us oldies and research into more effective types of exercise for bg control. As you say, bands are cheap, not intrusive and very portable. Nice nudge for me to use my weights more frequently although lawn mowing several hours a week is classed as resistance.while on the subject of exercise, i did read ( @Jim Lahey i believe led me too it,) that resistance training was best for using up the sugars/glucose to get lower numbers.
It was then that i upped my game to include more weights then running.
(i kind of see it as an alarm or call to arms for the sugar as the muscles scream out for energy.asap
which kind of makes sense, the muscles need energy, and the body responds. )
However the reason i post is that mentality, made me start taking one of the wife's resistance bands on holiday and now to work.
Found it a nice easy alternative to carrying large weights around, and looking like (more of ) a loon running on spot when i can't get out for a walk/etc.
Cheap as chips, flexible & easy to transport around.
Use mine like weight training, standing up, but have used it while sat watching TV, whiling away 10 minutes or so.
Might be worth considering, for one or two.
Think the pet recipes trope may be a tad last year now alfred. The mood music now is all unite the nation - pet lovers as well. Maybe needs a fervent petxiteer like you to unify us.Good Morening Ladies and Gentlemen.
Have to be brief today Mrs J has the bit between her fangs therefore 8.2 this morning. Not bad considering this weekend.
Must go. Have a great day.
Foot note been commissioned to write another volume of pet recipes along with road kill recipes , will be available in the new year from all good boksellers hehehehe
Think the pet recipes trope may be a tad last year now alfred. The mood music now is all unite the nation - pet lovers as well. Maybe needs a fervent petxiteer like you to unify us.
I have some of those bands hiding inside a shoe box with some velcroed wrist and ankle weights...maybe I should open the shoe box...while on the subject of exercise, i did read ( @Jim Lahey i believe led me too it,) that resistance training was best for using up the sugars/glucose to get lower numbers.
It was then that i upped my game to include more weights then running.
(i kind of see it as an alarm or call to arms for the sugar as the muscles scream out for energy.asap
which kind of makes sense, the muscles need energy, and the body responds. )
However the reason i post is that mentality, made me start taking one of the wife's resistance bands on holiday and now to work.
Found it a nice easy alternative to carrying large weights around, and looking like (more of ) a loon running on spot when i can't get out for a walk/etc.
Cheap as chips, flexible & easy to transport around.
Use mine like weight training, standing up, but have used it while sat watching TV, whiling away 10 minutes or so.
Might be worth considering, for one or two.
Shas I've never used Onglyza only metformin since diagnosis...I do know that when I reduced & then stopped taking the metformin it took a couple of weeks for the effect to show...possibly the same with your medication?...don't get too hung up about it...these issues can take a while to settle back down...as you say discuss it with your doctor...then you can make an educated choice whether to restart the meds or not.Onglyza (was having side effects) about 10 days ago...
I think it helps because of the lower blood sugars - especially after meals.Your last sentence said that low carb helped with this. I didn't realise that.
Thank you for posting this link. I found it an extremely disturbing watch but from the moment I watched it the LC/Keto became effortless. Everytime I was tempted by a sweet treat or any carbs the following thought would pop into my head - "what would I prefer - keep my feet or eat the cake'. Keeping feet always won. I think I ended up 'brainwashing ' myself because there is no way i will ever eat sugary or starchy carbs.Cheers @Krystyna23040
I don't know how i missed that.
A disturbing watch, but reinforces that the 'Obsessive' monitoring..is really just self preservation and a sensible precaution.
here is the youtube link if anyone else needed to catch up.
Panorama
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