[Noni1974]

Hi I'm Noni1974, I was told I have diabetes 2 weeks ago. The doctor gave me a meter and told me to test 2 times a day for 2 weeks and then read her the results over the phone. Well I did that. Now I'm waiting for my next appointment to see the doctor August 4.

I had shingles in January which for my age is not common. So I thought I should get a check up since I hadn't had one since I was 17 for my last job I had as a teenager to get a work permit. I first went to the OB/GYN to get my annual exam. Then I made an appointment with a internal medicine doctor for my check up. She tested my BG/Cholesterol/thyroid. My fasting BG was 150. That was after a 12 hour fast. She wrote me a letter telling me to get my butt into her office ASAP. My doctor explained to me that I have diabetes and I can't eat white food anymore and I should test 2 times a day and gave me some medicines I have to take. Lipotor for Cholesterol. Lisinopril for my kidney's. Baby aspirin for me heart.

I'm not on any meds yet for the diabetes. My number range from 128 (my lowest fasting) to 298 ( my highest not fasting). I've been reading all the books and websites I can find on this. My doctor wants me to try to control this with diet and exercise. I've been trying to follow doctors orders but I find that I crave carbs really bad. I'm tired all the time and I pee all the time. I'm hungry all the time. I'm not good with self regulation and I worry about the damage I'm doing with these high numbers and no meds.

I have been trying to change the way I eat and what I eat but I keep thinking of all the things I can't have now. I think that's a negative attitude but I can't help it. I'm finding it hard to accept this. I hope that a better attitude and acceptance will come in time.

I just joined here so I thought I'd say hi.