Newly diagnosed with Type II diabetes.........scared and confused

Your comments are very helpful. Thank you!

@rubywitch67 Did the doc tell you of your A1C values? My mother at your age improved with her pre-diabetes with diet and exercise. There are so many schools of thought with this disease from intermittent fasting to the type of diet. Mayo recommends the Mediterranean diet but your dietitian could help you with what is best for you.

Wow…you seem well informed!
I have been “prediebetes” for a long while and ready to attack! I have sworn off the alcohol, knowing that is certainly not good for one with “high blood sugar”!

I have spent the last 8 years as caregiver for my wife who recently passed. Everybody says it’s now time that I take care of myself.
So…here we go!
Thanks for your help.
Bill

You'll do great! I stopped drinking 3 years ago because bourbon was doing a number on my blood pressure. I miss it occasionally but still have coffee!

I am 56 years old, and I was diagnosed with Diabetes II, and I was diagnosed with gastroparesis and I have it running in the family. My brother died last year from complication of the gastroparesis. I go day by day and I am doing better today and eat better. It will get better once you process the information. If you have access to the computer, look up diabetes and foods and that will help. I hope things get better for you. I was let know by my sister that gastroparesis usually showed up 10 years after diabetes diagnosis. I had neuropathy and gastroparesis before I found out I had diabetes. It is scary and I still am unsure of what is going on. I live day to day and be thankful for what I have. Good luck on things.

I am not convinced that people who are able to drop lbs easily and lower A1C were diabetic to begin with . Diabetes is more than high AIC involving heart and many other systems. It is a very difficult disease. Most true diabetics are insulin resistant which means taking off weight is very difficult.

Obviously work with your providers first and foremost. There is some disagreement in the dietician community about what actually works. Consider reading “Intuitive Eating” by 2 experienced dieticians.

Also research antidiet diabetes dietician. I’ve worked with Ms. Neuman and there are several others. Ms. Neuman works primarily with teens/Type 1, but she helped this 50 something with a prediabetes dx.

Stressing out does you no good either. You can manage this and live a full life, without going on an extreme diet like keto or other craziness. ( I’m certain others will take umbrage with me on this, but it has been my experience that keto is neither helpful or sustainable. ).

Best wishes and be kind to yourself.

This diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes is just another phase of your life. Be more active and find replacement foods (low carb &sugar) that you enjoy. Test your blood sugar several times a day that will help you make good food/exercise decisions. Take a walk after meals -that will bring down blood sugar. Stay hydrated.
Diabetes does not go away… hopefully you will find ways to alter your eating/activity to CONTROL it… you can do this!

Linda,
I was told to start insulin about 12 years ago. Went for a second opinion and learned that I was 'borderline " diabetic. I took oral meds that helped for years. Then I discovered Intermittent Fasting(IF). Saw my weight go down, saw my glucose numbers get normal(even low) , stopped taking Januvia(expensive) with Dr's concurrence. Still take a small dose of Glipizide.

All is good.

My husband has been diabetic for 14 years. In all that time , we have found that eating low carb(less tHan 50 grams a DAY) is what helps keep his numbers in check. Daily exercise also, just walking for us. Good luck on your journey.