Diabetes question?

Question

My doc did a glucose tolerance test on me. She told me last thursday I "have diabetes". She said she will be referring me to a dietician. What else can I expect? Will I get to use one of those finger poking monitors? (I am in Canada)

Answer 1

I work for the Bayer Ascensia Diabetes Customer Support Line in Canada and there are so many hilarious notions about diabetes. First of all, don't evert think that there is a monitor that you can check your blood-glucose with without getting a blood sample. It would be good to get a blood glucose monitor but make sure you don't pay for it. There are so many companies that just give stuff away. They make their money on the strips. Those you have to buy and they can be expensive. The whole idea about anything over 4.7 is good... well not so much that is a good low measure to stay with but the high you should stay below 13 or 14. The thing is though, low blood sugar is a lot more dangerous than high. You can call the free 800 number and ask questions if you want. They are open 9-9 est. every day. You can ask for a coupon to get a free meter and you will be sent one. 800-268-7200. There are a lot of options and Diabetes management has gotten so much better in the last 10 years! You should just call. someone can help you. One thing though we aren't doctors so we can't give medical advice. Good luck!

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Answer 3

The finger poking monitor is called a glucometer. I've been doing it for about 5 years, 4 times a day, and I barely feel it anymore. It takes a couple seconds, and feels like a tiny needle stick, not like getting a shot or having blood drawn from a vein.

The dietitian will tell you what foods and how much of them are optimal for you. Excercise is your new best friend. You will be able to eat almost anything you want, but in the correct portion and not all of them at once. You may have to swap one kind of food for another. Your body can't tell the difference between one kind of carb and another, so if you want such and such today, don't eat this or that. Pretty simple, little kids do it. You'll be fine.

But what about medication? Did your doctor put you on any kind of prescriptions or are you starting with just diet? Are you going back for a follow up in about 3 months?

Don't let this slide. Be sure you get the answers you need from the doctor and/or the dietitian. If you pay attention to this, do what you should, diabetes is little more than an inconvenience -- no worse than a diet.

But if you don't pay attention, you can be in big trouble. Diabetes can affect your entire body, every organ, every muscle, so you have to do what you're supposed to do and be in control of it, rather than let it control you.

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Answer 5

If you were told you have Diabetes, your life will be all about the Finger poking Monitors. It's Called a Blood Glucose Test and you'll be doing it often depending on what your Doctor or Caregiver prescribes. You were on your own till now. Now it's still going to be up to you what works controlling Diabetes and what doesn't. Record every-thing involved with your Diabetes and you'll have something to fall back on when Diabetes gets rough. Records help you from repeating the same mistakes over and over again involving Diabetes. Take your records to your Doctor and don't be afraid to ask where you stand on the Diabetic scale of being Controlled and not being controlled. If you don.t understand a Diabetic clause then insist your Doctor or Caregiver explain it to you. Don't be-afraid to ask what knowledge your Doctor or Caregiver has in the way of controlling the Diabetic process.The best scenario would to have a Doctor who has Diabetes, this would ensure your Doctor's knowledge of the aliment and help you through the process with out predijuce.

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Often just a change in diet and some exercise will lower your blood glucose readings. Yes, you should attend a session with a dietician, and also a class on diabetes and what to do about it.
Monitoring your blood glucose levels is also necessary. The meters they have at this time are quite easy to use and you can use many of them not only on fingers, but also forearms, etc. If your diabetes is treatable with pills, then you'll be given a prescription for those. If the glucose readings remain fairly high even with the use of pills, then it may be necessary to use insulin to control the diabetes. I could go on further, but for a general idea on diabetes you can click on the below link for more information. Good luck.

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Symptoms of type 1 diabetes:

Increased thirst
Increased urination
Weight loss in spite of increased appetite
Fatigue
Nausea
Vomiting

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Symptoms of type 2 diabetes:

Increased thirst
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If you think you have diabetes i think you should have a checkup and speak with your doctor just in case.

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Glucose tolerance test recommended for pregnant women between the 24th and 28th week of gestation or women with diabetes in their family who are planning to become pregnant. Otherwise not recommended. And you'll find what type 1 or 2 diabetes and equipment you'll need.

Answer 10

The dietitian will probably tell you to lose weight and give you a 1200 calorie-a-day diet plan. When you get home, throw it in the trash and take your library card to your nearest public library and check out several books on Diabetes Diets. You will be far better off if you do that. Yes, you will probably get a glucose meter. Finger-poking is scary-sounding, but it doesn't take long to get used to it. I think nothing of it when I do it, anymore.

Decide on a diet that will work for you, and stick to it!