- Messages
- 94
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
I have decided since becoming type 2 diagnosed to take some responsibility for my own health now.
Sure you can visit your GP and diabetes clinic nurse etc to help manage it but its really up to you ,your the one with the disease and lets face it ,its only a job to them they couldn’t careless really.
So ,i have decided to make a “ Health Diary” , it has 2 benefits ,i can personally keep track of my own health to see if im improving and to be aware of any conditions i may have or experiencing.
Second is diary notes i can give to the Doctors etc
So everyday and yes it is time consuming but your health is most important as i just found out, so everyday i record my Diet and calories, blood sugar level reading,sometimes more than once, my medication, how many steps i took on the fitbit or how much exercise i did and what exercises i did, how much sleep i got ,and how i feel during the day eg energised,dizzy,lethargic etc
I also record if i went to the toilet easy, and how much water i drunk, i make sure i moisterise my feet and brush my teeth daily and see if my gums are bleeding or ok
Weekly i record my weight, checklist to check feet and dental gums , skin for rashes, and Weekly average BSL readings
And see where i can improve my diet and if my feet need moisteriser etc
I also keep a 3rd file on when to see Health specialists appointments eg ,podiatrists , Eye checks,GP, diabetes clinic etc and keep in plastic sleeves my blood tests results and any notes from these professionals
Sure you can visit your GP and diabetes clinic nurse etc to help manage it but its really up to you ,your the one with the disease and lets face it ,its only a job to them they couldn’t careless really.
So ,i have decided to make a “ Health Diary” , it has 2 benefits ,i can personally keep track of my own health to see if im improving and to be aware of any conditions i may have or experiencing.
Second is diary notes i can give to the Doctors etc
So everyday and yes it is time consuming but your health is most important as i just found out, so everyday i record my Diet and calories, blood sugar level reading,sometimes more than once, my medication, how many steps i took on the fitbit or how much exercise i did and what exercises i did, how much sleep i got ,and how i feel during the day eg energised,dizzy,lethargic etc
I also record if i went to the toilet easy, and how much water i drunk, i make sure i moisterise my feet and brush my teeth daily and see if my gums are bleeding or ok
Weekly i record my weight, checklist to check feet and dental gums , skin for rashes, and Weekly average BSL readings
And see where i can improve my diet and if my feet need moisteriser etc
I also keep a 3rd file on when to see Health specialists appointments eg ,podiatrists , Eye checks,GP, diabetes clinic etc and keep in plastic sleeves my blood tests results and any notes from these professionals