Shocking when a DN doesnt.know about DP or indeed what healthy bs readings are. That is very disturbing. Ir took me one day.if research to discover.That's very sad! I am lucky all my family and friends have been very supportive, yes there is some humour from my Mountain Biking, Folk Band beer drinking and Choir Cake and wine swilling friends but I can take that. I suppose we have a very active social life being retired and even when going to meals with friends they try and do the low carb meal. It must be very hard if there is little support.
Two of my friends are nurses, we were away with them in France and they really tried to ensure I fed myself properly and took my bloods on time. It became clear they struggled with what T2D is as each evening before bed my BG was 5.3 and they were genuinely concerned I would not make it through the night insisting they would give their patients some carbs before they let them sleep. Of course i ignored them and got through the night with higher BG in the morning which they found very strange. NHS still have a lot to learn.
I know.l.my surgery actively discourages testing 'it can become obsessive'!!!Interesting isn’t it that our so called health professional have poor knowledge about T2D - I believe that the lower limit for neuropathy is roughly 7 and that many people only look at a fasting reading. I seem to remember that @jjraak may have posted a study on this but not sure.
I hope so. I go off on my jolies 22nd..Rome 3 days then a 7 day med cruise. Out at sea. So I'm really not sure. I'm positive lots will be sharing links on here thoughCan you post a link please?
And you PM are one amazing lady!!! One in a trillion.Its a very interesting convo about advice to newly diagnosed T2s. I really dont understand why any Dr or Nurse would not be open to new science (well as we know its actually old science) to improve the life of their patient. I wonder if there is such a thing as a Diabetes register (like a big spreadsheet) that tracks pts from dx forwards and records their results and whether med/eatwell/LC or what combo ensued. Surely that would show what works.
@Debandez just realised I am your Dia twin, dxd the same date! @DJC3 hug for the bug glas you got a great FBG. @gennepher cant be easy with that resistance from your folks but not for the first time I admire your strength and self belief.
Great convo All. I also googled “how to reverse diabetes” and found my way here and never looked back. Thanks EVERYONE here on this thread because genuinely your friendship and support sustains me every single day. Take care.
BrilliantMy lips are sealedand so is my keyboard.
Its a very interesting convo about advice to newly diagnosed T2s. I really dont understand why any Dr or Nurse would not be open to new science (well as we know its actually old science) to improve the life of their patient. I wonder if there is such a thing as a Diabetes register (like a big spreadsheet) that tracks pts from dx forwards and records their results and whether med/eatwell/LC or what combo ensued. Surely that would show what works.
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@Debandez I can see how what happened to your amazing Mum has motivated you to reach out and help so many people through the work you are doing in your community. She would be so proud of what you are doing.Ended up insulin dependent within a few years. Her health deteriorated. Lost her sight (peripheral only in the end), sores on her legs that would not heal. Daily visits from the community nurse, stroke, kidney problems, liver issues. Neuropathy. The list is endless. I saw her suffer.
Just painting. Thinking about my presentation. Think im going to start with subject of sugar. Maybe a joke to get a giggle, but jokes about white sugar are rare. Jokes about brown sugar, well, demerera!!
Back to the drawing board ;-)
Exactly the same for me DJC...I did post on DUK for some time but finally came to the realisation it just didn't 'cut the mustard'
Mine to, she didn't stand a chance and I and my two sisters listened to the professionals and gave her all the wrong advise. I am fortunate and also am not ashamed to tell people I have T2D and how I am trying to cope with it, I hope some of my enthusiasm rubs off on friends, family and other T2D people I meet, at least enough to make them consider alternatives.
I am sure you will make a difference but unfortunately slowly.
Can you post a link please?
Maybe it hasn't occured to them that you have to be very vigilant - maybe even a little obsessive - to beat this horrible disease and that frequent testing is vitally important.I know.l.my surgery actively discourages testing 'it can become obsessive'!!!
Confused, last night was 6.3 and this morning was 7. I suppose my liver took pity on the night of tossing and turning, when I finally got up at about 5, but I really wish it wouldn’t bother.
On the good side I made yoghurt in the instant pot over night (only 9 hours) and it looks amazing. It’s cooling now, then into the fridge to cool before straining. I made lots because I love yoghurt ice cream (a sinful habit started in Australia) and I have an ice cream maker that’s been sitting around for ages waiting to be used.
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