Greetings Everyone!
I am Paiden and I am a 49 y/o woman, BMI 48, recently diagnosed with diabetes. My A1c is 6.7. I take metformin 500mg 2 x day along meds for HTN and ^choles. BP and choles/LDL/HDL all are normal with meds of course. For years I lead a unhealthy lifestyle with a diet of fast food, little or no exercise and managing depression/anxiety. Really, I am not surprised at where my I am with my health/mind/body/spirit. I mean I knew this day would come. But now that I actuallyhave diabetes, honestly, I am shocked and numb. I do blame myself.
Presently, I am just in the beginning stage of change and I am keenly aware that my lifestyle must change. All kinds of feelings are going through me: anger, denial, fear. I recognize that I have to put myself first and really do the inner work to be healthy in so many ways. So I have to accept where I am and move forward.
I started reading posts by others and feel better knowing that others are doing well. Some questions:
1. Doctor did not give me a Rx for a meter and supplies. Why not? Is that typical? Should I buy my own meter and supplies?
2. What should I expect from my first visit with the nutritionist?
3. Do I stop eating carbs completely? Is couscous and quinoa okay to eat?
4. What kind of attitude will help me manage my diabetes successfully?
Oh, did I tell you that I am terrified?
Thanks for listening.
I am Paiden and I am a 49 y/o woman, BMI 48, recently diagnosed with diabetes. My A1c is 6.7. I take metformin 500mg 2 x day along meds for HTN and ^choles. BP and choles/LDL/HDL all are normal with meds of course. For years I lead a unhealthy lifestyle with a diet of fast food, little or no exercise and managing depression/anxiety. Really, I am not surprised at where my I am with my health/mind/body/spirit. I mean I knew this day would come. But now that I actuallyhave diabetes, honestly, I am shocked and numb. I do blame myself.
Presently, I am just in the beginning stage of change and I am keenly aware that my lifestyle must change. All kinds of feelings are going through me: anger, denial, fear. I recognize that I have to put myself first and really do the inner work to be healthy in so many ways. So I have to accept where I am and move forward.
I started reading posts by others and feel better knowing that others are doing well. Some questions:
1. Doctor did not give me a Rx for a meter and supplies. Why not? Is that typical? Should I buy my own meter and supplies?
2. What should I expect from my first visit with the nutritionist?
3. Do I stop eating carbs completely? Is couscous and quinoa okay to eat?
4. What kind of attitude will help me manage my diabetes successfully?
Oh, did I tell you that I am terrified?
Thanks for listening.