Diabetes type 2

I had my first diabetic review Friday. I was nervous because I wasn’t 100% sure what to expect. I knew I’d need a blood test, and thought I would have the finger test one as well.

So what happened.l?

First of all I was asked date of birth, and then booked in for part 2 of my review in a month’s time I went to put the appointment card in my pocket, only to find out I’d got my trousers back to front. (Problem.with elasticated ones) gave me and the reviewer a giggle. Then I has my BP done which was high, followed by a blood test (I had to have extra blood tests due to losing hair, not that you’d notice because I was blessed with really really thick hair, now it looks like most other people’s hair) well as usual my blood didn’t want to come, and I felt sorry for Liz, she has been doing my blood tests for years and is one of the few who can get to my deep-seated veins straight away. Sadly today was not that day but after another try she found one.

Next my height was done and my weight, I knew I was overweight because I could feel more than a inch, well quite a few really, however the results showed I’d lost 3lb8oz this week, so felt chuffed with that. Finally I had to lay slightly on the couch, shoes and socks removed and my feet checked, thankfully all fine there. That was it. Nothing to worry about and very straight forward.

I continue to use Second Nature (a NHS diabetes course) and glad I’m.already seeing results. It’s not easy and I have been naughty on one of the days and screwed up with my food, I was in bed virtually all day (a bad day, with a cold, that affected the whole of my body, my RA was dreadful and my triginimal neuralgia had kicked in) I had ready made microwave lasagne which my husband had brought to help me, he’d done a long shift and I was grateful for anything. I couldn’t hold water down, so was drinking lemon tea which contains sugar.

Anyway, I’m back on track and not being hard on myself. I’m learning a lot from second nature and if you’ve been newly diagnosed like me, I recommend them. The read a day articles that they put up are very interesting and help you choose the right lifestyle without being pushy.

Anyone who knows me will tell you, I don’t do what I’m told to do, if you are pushing something, I will be defiant. I was dreading second nature, I thought it was going to be like a class. It’s not, it’s easy to understand and not too hard to follow. My coach, Carly answers any questions and even was able to help by guiding me to one of their articles about emotional eating. I eat when the pain from my illnesses is too high and I can’t cope (this is a lot of the time) it’s helped so far

Anyway been awake since 4, so going back to sleep.

Have a wonderful day, and thank you for reading my post x