This week’s word of the week is diabetic, for the past two years, I have had my blood checked regularly as I had gestational diabetes with both my recent pregnancies so I was already classed as high risk for developing the disease, despite knowing this fact I chose to bury my head in the sand telling myself I would make the changes I needed to make tomorrow, next week or at the start of another month but I never did.
On Wednesday morning my doctor spoke the words I was expecting to hear, I knew i hadn’t escaped it this time my symptoms had steadily become worse in the last six months and I could no longer pretend that the exhaustion, pain, thirst and hunger were just down to being a busy and stressed mum of two under 5’s.
‘You are diabetic’
Even though I knew it’s still hard to hear, lots of people think that type 2 diabetes isn’t that serious and if you are one of them like I was then please do some research as the complications that can arise from not controlling it are quite frankly frightening.
I have to make so many changes to both my diet and my lifestyle that some days it all seems a little daunting but I have to remind myself that I can do this, I can feel well again.
I’ve started on medication which will help to control the diabetes and I have an appointment with the diabetes team at my doctor’s surgery and also with a dietitian I’m determined to learn all I can from them so I can help myself.
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If anyone has any advice for me or wants to share their experience of diabetes then please leave me a comment below.
I’m linking up with Jocelyn at The Reading Residence for Word of the Week.
Angela xx
It’s always difficult when you are given a diagnosis like this and you have to make lifestyle changes to deal with it. I really don’t know much about diabetes but I do hope that you get the help you need x
Thank you, lots of changes ahead and I’m going to take it day by day x
Sending love and hugs. I hope everything goes OK for you x
Thanks Kim x
I also had GD & is neglecting my health since I gave birth. Now after reading this I got wee bit scared. Sending your hugs. #wotw
Thanks Merlinda, it’s definitely worth having a yearly test just in case x
Oh, Angela, this must be so tough to deal with, even though you suspected you’d receive this diagnosis. I hope you get plenty of support and advice, and can make the changes to feel well again x Thanks for sharing with #WotW
Thanks I’m going to take all the advice I can get x
It must be so tough to hear those words; I hope you get all the advice and guidance you need to help make some changes and deal with your diagnosis.
#WoTW
Thanks x
Oh pet, this must be quite a difficult time for you. I don’t have any personal experiences with diabetes but I do know the seriousness of it. Hope you get all of the support you need to begin making the changes you need to keep it under control xx
Thank you x
gosh that must have been hard news to take but I know with time and help you will manage to ‘manage it’. i wish I could offer advice x
Thanks Rachel, I will give getting it under control my best go x