Hi everyone, I'm really glad that I found this community as reading the posts have made me more aware of the consequences of diabetes and the possibility of reversing this disease.
It started when I checked my glucose level at home and got a 7.4, I wasn't entirely shocked because I really love to
Cancer treatments are known to increase a person’s risk for diabetes. It is more than likely you did not contribute to it.
I had no idea about that, finished chemo 3 years ago. Thanks for educating me but I'm sure my lifestyle did contribute to it too
Food probably played nearly no role in the diagnosis. The A1c test give you a, roughly, 90 day average so a few meals or snacks won't affect it.
Reducing carbs and sugar will help a lot. I try to go with a mostly vegetable and lean protein diet. Exercise helps too. It doesn't have to be elaborate. I try to walk for 30-45 minutes a day.
An appointment with an endocrinologist will help you understand how the disease works and what you can do to keep it at bay. If that's not an option, a dietician with experience with diabetes would be a good step.
I've tried the no carb, no sugar diet for a week now. Didn't take metformin for 28 hours and fasting sugar was 4.8 and after meal sugar was 5.3. Only had air fried chicken and salad with variety of veges with kewpie. I'm really happy to see these results but yes that means this no carb, no sweet stuff is my lifestyle from now on.
I am sorry you have gone through so much. Different cancers, diseases, and surgeries increase the chances of developing diabetes. Your first step is an endocronologist to be tested for what type of diabetes you have. That will lead to the correct treatment plan. While diabetes never goes away, there are people who are able to function in a normal blood glucose range with diet and exercise initially. That is great, but there is nothing wrong when you need additional support from medicine. When diagnosed, I woke up every morning overwhelmed and scared. About six months in things changed. Thing no longer feel overwhelming and while I do my medicine and testing everyday it feels routine. I also found out how many people around me have diabetes too. You aren't to blame for either medical condit
I’m so sorry! Lesson #1 Don’t judge yourself!
Your next move is simple…..find the best Endocrinologist in your area and setup your long term treatment goals Most good physicians will provide you access to dietitians and diabetes educators to further develop your knowledge and awareness of your condition. Follow their recommendations and your fears and anxiety will stabilize…..best of luck to you.