I have been diagnosed as having Diabetes
Hi, im new here. My name is Helen and i live in
the united kingdom. I have been over weight all my
life (although i know not everyone with diabetes is
like this) recentley i have ben suffering from tummy
pains. a urine and blood test for gluclose has shown
that i have diabetes.<br
me. i use toeat chocolate by the bucket load and now
im told i have to cut it out. What i would like to
ask you all is if you have any advice for me to make
things a little easier. whats ok to eat and whats not.
is there any good support places or bits on the
internet that you find a great help? i would realy
appriciate any info tat you can give.<br
medication yet, untill i get the results of a urine test the
nurse sent off today. this will tell them what
medication i need. How do they work this out?<br
for your help<br
September 14th, 2003 at 11:55 pm
Hi, Helen. Life is going to change for you- and
the good news is that a lot of the changes are going
to be good ones. You need to go to a diabetes class.
Over here, a lot of the hospitals offer them. Your
doctor can probably put you in touch with one. These are
often run by nutritionists and are a very good way to
begin your education. If you have a chance to join a
support group, do so. A look at your local library or
bookstore will turn up books on diabetes and receipe books
that give diabetic exchanges. Everyone is a bit
different, but in general, you will need to eat smaller
portions and watch closely your intake of carbohydrates.
These days, almost all foods can be eaten, but some are
so high in sugars and carbohydrates they really
should be avoided because a very small taste would
account for your entire allowance of carbohydrates for
that meal. You will need to start testing your blood
glucose levels and the doctor may or may not put you on
medications depending on the results of your tests. Exercise
is very important. Don’t feel overwhelmed, all these
changes come with time. Your first step will be to get
into a diabetes class or meet with a diabetes
instructor. Also, get some books and start reading. The more
you educate yourself, the better. Good luck and stay
in touch; you aren’t alone. -Dona
September 21st, 2003 at 9:28 am
my diabetes was also diagnosed after I was sick
for about 6 weeks, went to a doctor two times and a
hospital emergency ward and no one picked it up, finally
found a dr that said I was in acidosis and sent me
straight to hospital, for 10 days was on insulin and
antibiotics, now am on insulin and meds, and my doctor is
trying to cut out the insulin, its been 2 years now. but
before all this I had 4 out of 5 pregnancies that were
gestational diabetic, so have been there done that and
thankfully am fine. Debbie C