I need help!

Retiredmom72

I am admitting that I need help. It is hard just to write this. I have diabetes and have had A1C numbers so high that the machine couldn't even register them. The nurse said that with my glucose level that my A1C was probably over 16. So I had to start taking Lantus. I am afraid of needles so the pen isn't as scary as a plain needle. I am on this site because I need to get healthy. I also have high blood pressure. I can't do it alone. I need friends to motivate me and to help me be accountable. Please help.

Bevkus

You are not alone! Each and everyone of us had or has some diffiucult issue to deal with. Now we are diabetic on top of whatever issue was facing us. Fear of needles, loathing the meds, hating the disease, missing out on things we used to enjoy. We are all there.

But..its not hopeless. You will find your way. Just follow your program, things will improve. You will never like needles, and each time will be diffiucult...but the more you do it, it will be less difficult.

Its not hopeless

etfan

Good for you for reaching out and being motivated to change! You can definitely do it -- it just requires commitment and patience with oneself. Folks in this MFP forum will be around to help.

pennell12

Hang in there. YOU can control this disease. Don't let it control you. You'll have to start some movement aka exercise, but take it slowly. There are lots of theories about how many carbs you should eat--just my opinion, slowly start cutting them out- i.e. white bread, bagles, pasta. One step a ta time. We are all here for you! My BS is also too high and I am trying to work on it too! Friend me if you'd like!

robert65ferguson

Hi Retiredmom, if it's encouragement and support you want you've come to the right place. You've taken a very important step in acknowledging that you need to do something about your condition before it's too late. You've also realised the importance of peer group support. What this group can't do is to provide the determination and patience which are vital ingredients of your recovery plan. Both these have to come from you. If you are willing to be totally honest about what you're eating and record it exactly. If you're ready to provide determination and patience long term, then the great news is that the MFP prograsmme adjusted for diabetes most certaainly works as can be attested to by the large number of people in this group who are at some stage on their journey to an active healthy life. You don't say if you have been recently diagnosed. If you have not been booked on a diabetes education course then follow this up right away for it is your starting point in effective management. Take your time to look at the various boards on this and other support groups on MFP. You will find lots of useful information. Avoid information overload. Start with one aspect and focus. Only moving on when you are satisfied that you have the lesson ingrained. This will take time, it is not a quick fix method, but it is an effective long term method. You must realise that the MFP programme is about changing lifestyle which will enable you to get to where you want to be. I wish you well on your journey and will certainly share the things I have been taught since I joined this group.

Retiredmom72

Thanks so much. It has been a good day.

psv1012

You are not alone. I was just diagnost myself with type 2 . I am determined to get this under control. I am having trouble getting my numbers down.I have been on this site for 20 days and have lost 12 pounds. I have about 100 to lose according to charts and such, but if i could get under 200 I would be pretty happy. My dad was insulin dependent and I am also scared of the thought of sticking myself each day. We just need to realize this isn't just to look good, it is a matter of quality of life. God Bless.

clogwog65

Well done for reaching out for help. My best advice is to stop the inner voice that tells you "you can't", "food is my life" and other negative messages. Just tell it to shut up and say things like "I love eating healthy", "I'm a fit and active person". Go for a walk when ever you get a spare minute. Even if it's only for a couple of minutes. Being active is the key. Get a resistance band and build up your major muscle groups. Muscles are hungry and burn up that excess sugar. Good luck and remember you are not alone.

Sharonks

Welcome and glad you found us. It is a tough diagnosis but if you get a grip and take care of yourself you will end up much healthier than you probably would have if you didn't have it. The people on this board are caring and have a wealth of knowledge. The goal is to have your BG under control. To do that you need to record what you eat, test often, and get some exercise. Different foods will do different things to each person. Figure out what you can and can't eat. Exercise reduces insulin resistance and will make a difference in your numbers. Remember, we are here for you.

Retiredmom72

Thanks for the support. I appreciate it.