I have been lurking since my diagnosis about a month ago. I suspected for a while that I had diabetes, but was in denial, and avoided getting tested. After getting to a doctor, diagnosis was confirmed, with a 136 FBG at A1c of 7.7. My doctor sent me home with a script for Metformin (1000 mg/2x day), and advice to avoid white food, and return in 3 months for a new A1c.
That wasn't enough for me, so I returned a week later to ask for a script for a meter. She gave me one, but only 100 strips. I have burned through more than 60 already. Levels are ranging from 105-135. I haven't gotten as low as some, but my carbs are drastically cut, down to about 50g/day. I have lost 12 pounds (230 down to 218), and am exercising about 5 days/week (45 minutes of walk/jog).
I work full-time, have a 2.5 year old, and am just trying to do the best I can to take care of me. Looking forward to getting to know everyone, and having a place to vent. I am really still angry, and have a lot of guilt and shame about bringing this on myslef. Hoping to work through that.
That wasn't enough for me, so I returned a week later to ask for a script for a meter. She gave me one, but only 100 strips. I have burned through more than 60 already. Levels are ranging from 105-135. I haven't gotten as low as some, but my carbs are drastically cut, down to about 50g/day. I have lost 12 pounds (230 down to 218), and am exercising about 5 days/week (45 minutes of walk/jog).
I work full-time, have a 2.5 year old, and am just trying to do the best I can to take care of me. Looking forward to getting to know everyone, and having a place to vent. I am really still angry, and have a lot of guilt and shame about bringing this on myslef. Hoping to work through that.