help with diabetes just been diagnosed?

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i have been told by my drs that i have diabetes and i am seeing the doctor on monday and will then know what medication i am going to receive,my blood test from the dr was 8.7 after fasting for 12 hours have done this twice will get result of second one on monday is this bad? i have bought a blood test monitor and was advised to test my blood after eating which i did and i ate 2 cream crackers and a cup of lemon tea no sugar and 4 hours later it was still 14.8 and i have been feeling quite ill today .can anyone tell me anything about diabetes as i don't no what to expect treatment wise or anything else i have also have a very nasty abcess for 17 weeks now and antibiotics dont work will this go when the diabetes is treated.sorry to go on but my biological father died of this 2 years ago i only found out last week because i was'nt in contact with him so i'm feeling a bit scared

they told me it is type 2 and at the moment what ever i eat makes my blood sugar go up i've just tested it again and it is 9.6 i last ate 5 hours ago and i have only drank water since and i feel very tired but cant sleep and i ache all over even my toes nails hurt .

Answer 1

I'm sorry to hear you've developed diabetes, but be assured, this is not the end of your life. I've had Type 1 for about 27 years now, and I'm still going strong.

My advice to you would be to listen carefully to what your doctor has to say to you. There's such a lot to learn about, so ask him/her where you can find more information, and do ask to be referred to see a dietitian. (That's someone who advises on what is safe to eat, and what might need a little more consideration.) See the links below to give you a start in finding out more information.

Being Type 2, you will, no doubt, be started on tablets. There are different types of tablets ... some of which stimulate the pancreas to produce more insulin, and others that make the insulin that you currently produce more available to the cells within your body. Believe it, your cells aren't able to utilise the sugar that's present in your system, hence, the reason it is passed out in your urine.

There are other treatments that some Type 2 diabetics must use to control their sugar levels ... Inhalable insulin, which I believe is still in trials in the UK, and insulin injections. (Don't worry, insulin injections are not usually the first option as treatment for Type 2 diabetics.)

The obvious use of any of these treatments is to get your blood sugars back as near as possible.

As you've noticed, after you've eaten, your sugar levels increase. This is because most foods that you eat, are broken down into glucose, a simple sugar, that the body is able to utilise to make energy.

As has already been mentioned, two hours after you have eaten is about the time when your blood sugar (blood glucose) level will be at its highest. Having said this, there are times when your blood sugar can increase naturally. i.e., when your body is undergoing particularly stressful events. e.g., when you're worrying, during times of illness, stress, etc.

In time, you will learn to balance your food intake with the treatment you are taking. It is important that you attempt to maintain your blood sugar levels as near normal as possible. Failing to do this can result in you developing diabetic complications. I see you state that your biological father died a few years ago of diabetes, so you can see where I'm going with this argument.

Some of the links I've given are in countries other than the UK, but I think you'll find the information given will aid you in controlling your condition. If you type 'Diabetes' into any search engine, you'll come up with, literally, millions of pages of information. (I used Yahoo to search, and it came up with 78,400,000 hits.)

If you'd like further sites that I have found useful over the years, or you'd like to speak to someone who knows what it's like to be diabetic, please contact me. (Just click on my photo, and you'll be able to send me an email.)

I wish you the very best of luck.

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Answer 5

well first of all there are 2 forms of diabetes.

one where your pancreas has stopped working, and one where your pancreas has reduced production.

the latter can be treated with medication and switching to a diet that avoids fast carbohydrates (sugars and grains).

the first can not be treated, and if you have this form, youll will have to take great care of what you eat, and inject insuline for the rest of your life. people with diabetes can live perfectly healthy lives if they learn to live with their disease. eatin healthy and sporting will help alot. (though the insuline will always be needed)

there are 2 forms of sugar attaques you can get from diabetes. a hypo and a hyper, a hypo means your sugar droppes to far, this will make you feel weak and trembly, unable control muscles, and think well. if not treated by either consuming sugars, or a special emergency injection you will end up in a sugar coma.

a hyper is when your sugarlevels rise far above what they should be, this usually makes you feel very energetic, and a bit ADHD. injecting insuline will counteract this. high sugarlevels are damaging to be body, but they will only cause collateral damage over years of time.

the best way to live with diabetes is getting to know your body, eat healthy, and excersize well. the fitter you are the longer youll live with diabetes.

Answer 6

Please don't feel scared. I can tell you that your glucose count should be between 3.3 and 6 so clearly, your levels are high but your doctor has already confirmed this to you. I know several people with diabetes and they lead completely normal lives and in fact are more active and energetic than I am!!!. You can find out lots of info on diabeties from the web but be a little bit careful doing this because some info will not be relevant to you - it is probably best to wait until you see your GP who will advise you and have a treatment programme for you. In the meantime, relax - your condition will soon be under control and you will feel better. x

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A number of clinical studies have been carried out in recent years that show potential links between herbal therapies and improved blood glucose control, which has led to an increase in people with diabetes using these more 'natural' ingredients to help manage their condition.

Answer 8

if not looked after right diabetes can be a killer
did you wait a full 2 hours after your meal to check your sugar?-that's how long you should wait =a fasting sugar at 8.7 is high=It should have been in the 4s or 5s=diabetes also makes you tired,dizzy,confused,feint,and hard to control your weight =for a few=you will have to stay away from sweet stuff =the Dr will give you a pamphlet and send you to a diabetic dietitian to help get you set up on a diet plan=good luck

Answer 9

I am sorry about your illness. I would suggest you buy a book about diabetes, there are a lot of book about Diabetes 2 and you need special attention on your diet (there is a book for healty eating for diabetes sufferer). You would get medication or insulin from the doctor to control the glucose level but you will still always need to stick with diet for diabetic person.

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The first thing you have to realize is that this is not a death sentence.. You have to follow your doctor's orders and do as the nutritionist says and you can live a good long life..
As for the sugar readings, once you talk to the nutritionist, you'll know what to eat, and how much..
Also, relax some, because stress adds to the sugar problem..