Introduction: Uncontrolled type 2 diabetes

Posted by db99mn @db99mn, Oct 5, 2022

42, male. uncontrolled type 2 diabetic.

I am trying to do what is right to help my body through healing from other problems.

But as a T2 it is hard to heal.

I say I am uncontrolled because my first endo couldn't help me. Didn't explain things to me and eventually found out that they went to another clinic and no one told me.

I feel like I am being left to the wolves with my new endo. But here's me...

I just got my dexcom installed. My sugars are not good. I read 200+ every day.

Last time it was checked my a1c was at 10-11.

I do my meds right. I take 5mg glipizide and do my weekly shot; bydureon.

I've tried to talk to a dietion but they don't understand that going on a diet means I have to buy food I can't afford. I have to buy what I can afford which isn't a whole lot to begin with.

I've tried talking to a diabetic educator. Two different people now have been very short with me when I talk to them. They have no sympathy at all.

I feel like I was thrown to the wolves.

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Scott, Volunteer Mentor | @IndianaScott | Oct 5, 2022

Hi, @db99mn I'm Scott and I want to say hello and add I'm glad you're here in the Mayo Connect community. Diabetes can certainly be a mysterious disease at times! My grandmother had it, my eldest sister, three in-laws, and now our daughter. All were Type 1, while I used to be a Type 2, but have not been for over thirteen years now. I did it at first with a medication now pulled from market, but now years of using just diet and exercise.

I'm sorry to read of your frustrations with your various medical providers. In my case, the person who helped me the most was a dietician. I hope you can find one that helps you, too! I agree with your statement that, unfortunately, high-calorie, high-carb foods are often far cheaper than healthy alternatives.

I've taken to shopping with an eagle-eye! I don't think there is a nutritional label I haven't read 🙂 I also buy sale items whenever I can. In our local grocery, they put $1.00 or $2.00 stickers on meat that is on the last day for their cooler cases and I buy that. Occasionally, I find 2-for-1 specials, like last week it was pork tenderloin. I've also had to totally swear off some of my historic favorites due to their carb counts. Luckily, the keto craze has been a boon for diabetics in that many of those keto-friendly foods are also low carb.

The above said, I know it isn't easy by any means. I remember early on when my doctor asked me what my guilty treat was and I responded "M&M peanuts". He smiled and said, "good choice, except for the peanut, chocolate, and candy shell!" We both got a good laugh and I've now trained myself to ignore them.

I also know our daughter complains about her endo doc, who is overwhelmed with patients and has a hard time helping her with some of her issues.

If I may ask, how would you rate your diet and exercise these days?

Strength, Courage, & Peace

db99mn | @db99mn | Oct 5, 2022

Hi Scott.

If I may ask, how would you rate your diet and exercise these days? To answer your question is extremely complicated. I am a chronic pain patient. I can barely do dishes and house cleaning without being in pain. So walking rarely happens and weights and things are out of the question.

As I'm typing this I can feel little shocks down my left arm, which is an issue in of itself.

I really do hope I can find a good source to sort out a diet I can actually afford. I want to take this serious, I really do. It just adds to the depression and anxiety I already deal with.