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nelly2605
09-28-2006, 11:16 AM
My life changed friday night when I came onto this forum.Never before in my 15 yrs as a diabetic did I know how badly I was controlled.My doctors have let me down big time in my opinion,why couldnt they tell me what Ive found out from you guys? Anyway I checked my weight today and Im 21lbs over weight,so Im aiming to lose this as well as get my control below 7.

Ive never been so determinded in my life,wish me luck.

:)

ps dont get me wrong I've failed myself in somethings too,time to right my wrongs.
sofaraway
09-28-2006, 11:22 AM
thats great to hear you sounding positive.

from your sig it looks like you take the same dose of novorapid? being able to adjust this would give you more flexibility and might help you be in better control.

are you happy with your current doctor> any chance of getting to see someone else?
corwin
09-28-2006, 11:23 AM
That's great Nelly, you made a wise choice. I also found out that I learn 10 times more in this forum then from health care professionals who are getting paid to help me. Goodluck.
JediSkipdogg
09-28-2006, 11:25 AM
There are many reasons....

1) It's called practicing medicine. If a doctor was perfect in it it would be Mastering Medicine.

2) Some doctor's don't like change. So whatever treatment method they learned in med school, well, that's the treatment method you are stuck with.

3) People believe their doctors. If we didn't, why would we even go to them? So if a doctor said the method to treat a bad back was to jump off a 10 story building with no safety net, I'm sure hundreds would line up and do it, why? Cause he has a PhD.

4) Off of the above, people are afraid to go against their doctors. A great instance is with insulin pumps. Some people want pumps but their doctor won't prescribe it to them. Well, if you want it badly enough, seek elsewhere or push the issue. You can find a doctor that will prescribe you anything you want.

5) Doctor's just treat patients and make sure you have no complications on major diseases. Until you have a complication, they are happy with thier $150 office visit fee. Some could care less what your condition is otherwise.

Need me to continue? I can come up wiht hundreds of reasons why doctor's are terrible.
Stuboy
09-28-2006, 11:48 AM
i think it's a little different in the UK though, with the NHS and all, i dont think it matters how many patients that dr see's that day, he still gets the same wage... i think? i dunno.

Good to hear you're starting to acheive your goals tho, or at least have a better chance now. Glad to hear my log sheet is helping too :D
JediSkipdogg
09-28-2006, 11:52 AM
i think it's a little different in the UK though, with the NHS and all, i dont think it matters how many patients that dr see's that day, he still gets the same wage... i think? i dunno.

Here it depends if the person is in a private practice of part of a larger place. No matter what, the more patients they bring in is the more money they get to the business, then the more that can be filtered down in salaries.
camjen1
09-28-2006, 11:58 AM
Good for you Nelly! :)
rzrbks
09-28-2006, 01:22 PM
nelly2605,

I know it's a cliche, but

Welcome to the first day of your new life.
valc3
09-28-2006, 02:45 PM
Go Nelly!:)
ProudNanaof5
09-28-2006, 02:51 PM
Good Luck...:flowers:
Cinnabon
09-28-2006, 03:35 PM
WELCOME.. and we r all here for ya!

Its so good to hear you so motivated to take full control of a longer and healthier life!!
nelly2605
09-28-2006, 04:55 PM
My life changed friday night when I came onto this forum.Never before in my 15 yrs as a diabetic did I know how badly I was controlled.My doctors have let me down big time in my opinion,why couldnt they tell me what Ive found out from you guys? Anyway I checked my weight today and Im 21lbs over weight,so Im aiming to lose this as well as get my control below 7.

Ive never been so determinded in my life,wish me luck.

:)

ps dont get me wrong I've failed myself in somethings too,time to right my wrongs.


Me again,thought I'd share this with you.Since taking my life back on monday I've tested 32,yes thats correct 32 times.I'd did a bit of working out and over those 32 tests over 4 days my average b/s has been 7.2.So I thought it would be interesting to see what my previous 32 results came to.Over 10 days those previous 32 results gave me an average b/s of 10.2.Early days,but reasons to be positive I think.
am1977
09-28-2006, 07:43 PM
Best of luck! We're rooting for you :top:
gettingby
09-28-2006, 07:53 PM
WOO HOO NELLY !!!!!!!! YOU CAN DO IT !!!!!!!!
You have 100%++++++++++ support from everyone here. We all want to see you suceed(sp? never could spell that word,lol) in your goals.
nelly2605
09-29-2006, 12:46 AM
Me again,thought I'd share this with you.Since taking my life back on monday I've tested 32,yes thats correct 32 times.I'd did a bit of working out and over those 32 tests over 4 days my average b/s has been 7.2.So I thought it would be interesting to see what my previous 32 results came to.Over 10 days those previous 32 results gave me an average b/s of 10.2.Early days,but reasons to be positive I think.


Typical,after posting this I had a b/s of 11.9(214) and then this morning one of 10.3(185).

:mad:
TenderVittleS
09-29-2006, 12:56 AM
Good luck! My adviceis to start slow, then work your way up because you don't want to burn yourself out. Some supplelments that might help are Creatine and Glutamine.
Catareta
09-29-2006, 02:33 PM
Hi there,

I am also another Brit who has been affected by NHS practive.. I now have control after 4 years...

You can do it... I changed consultant and found out some of the problems are self inflicted.

Good luck
JacquiS
09-29-2006, 02:58 PM
We're all behind you and will be here anytime you have questions or need support. We all take care of each other here!
Stuboy
09-30-2006, 03:46 AM
Good luck! My adviceis to start slow, then work your way up because you don't want to burn yourself out. Some supplelments that might help are Creatine and Glutamine.

Why would creatine help? I have some of that from when i used to work out alot.

I can understand how it helps with working out... but with diabetes?
2high
10-01-2006, 01:12 AM
Why would creatine help? I have some of that from when i used to work out alot.

I can understand how it helps with working out... but with diabetes?

I was wondering the same thing... :dontknow:

Personally, Neil, I'd concentrate on just getting ur bgls right and trying the carb counting, like on the DAFNE site I showed you, without worrying about puting in extra bits and pieces.

You're doing an awesome job so far, keep it up!!

Katie:congrats:
TenderVittleS
10-01-2006, 01:18 AM
For me anyways creatine helps the insulin, it tones your muscle which will help him lose weight when he works out. I doubt he'll lose 21 lbs just with diet alone.
TenderVittleS
10-01-2006, 01:21 AM
Also just Google "insulin creatine" and you'll get alot more information about how that part of our system works.
Dewey
10-01-2006, 02:48 AM
Just wanted to say, Neil....good job on testing. Don't get discouraged if you have some highs. We've all been there. I know how frustrating it can get, but stay the course. It takes some time to gain better control, but you'll feel good & remember, you'll still experience those occasional highs & lows....after all, we wouldn't have Diabetes if our sugars were always perfect. ;) Good luck to you & remember, you have our support! Best wishes always!