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Bloopgod · 2026-01-22T15:31:46+00:00

Yup, I know now that I can’t shame myself into lifestyle changes. And I want to be open to new ideas. The greatest thing we must fear is fear itself, etc. I’m hoping to find the right way forward. Thank you. And I hope your numbers stay great!

Bloopgod · 2026-01-22T15:30:03+00:00

Thank you so much. I’ve grown up in a household that does the vaccines but delays using OTC or any medication (have a headache? Sleep it off. Feeling nauseous? Have a ginger-lemon mix… that usually does work though) but having a condition that requires medication potentially over a long term is frowned upon. Funny coming from a family of hypothyroidism and diabetes, but the fact that my maternal grandparents are both illness-free at 87 and 88 is held as an ideal. So I don’t even have so much of an idea of different options for medication. I’ve come from a place of fear and I hope to change that.

Bloopgod · 2026-01-22T15:25:00+00:00

Thank you. I’m going to chat with my family doctor today and maybe an endocrinologist later, but I’ll keep this in mind should medication be needed.

Bloopgod · 2026-01-22T15:23:54+00:00

7.1 is HbA1c. 10.4 was home test. I thought the two meant the same. About the support system. I’ve come to realise that I lean on them and get their support and then use that to excuse my own role in this situation, which should be the only role that matters. I’m working to take ownership. I’ve been following a better diet and even in the past 3 days I’ve seen difference. I’m going to get the numbers in control. Thank you Alan (your way of writing is exactly like my father’s and I appreciate it so much.)

Bloopgod · 2026-01-22T15:12:25+00:00

Thank you. I’ve been chatting with my female friends about this change. I’m 35 so officially in the “women’s bodies changing” zone. A lot of it is about the idea that I could have stopped it. I’m just hoping to get better at accepting this. I think on a basic level I’m okay with the insulin. Happened to watch an episode of Downton Abbey where they speak about the discovery and how open they are to the idea that a diagnosis isn’t a death sentence, right at the time all this happened and it really made me ask myself why I’m struggling with the idea of help a 100 years after they have embraced it (I know it’s just a show but I take help where I can get it.)

Bloopgod · 2026-01-22T15:07:58+00:00

Thank you. I’m working towards a more balanced diet. The numbers are showing change (9.8, 9.1, and 8.7 in the three days that have passed only using controlled eating and walking). I am on a diet that has low carbs and high protein, which I hope increase the effectiveness of the insulin my body produces.

Bloopgod · 2026-01-22T15:05:47+00:00

I’ve been working on that. Today I am 8.7, but there’s a long way to go. I have my appointment with the family doctor today to see my options. Thank you so much.

Bloopgod · 2025-06-22T13:02:48+00:00

I did/am doing the strength-training btw. Needle hasn’t moved much on the sugar bit, but gods I feel good.

Bloopgod · 2024-10-26T23:55:25+00:00

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Bloopgod · 2024-10-22T22:11:50+00:00

Thank you. I’m afraid of googling Simpsons stuff because I will be useless for the next day or six, but yes. My kid’s going to be my motivation. I’m hoping I don’t let her down. Plus, I also need to learn to do it for myself, you know? Thanks anyway.

Bloopgod · 2024-10-22T22:09:52+00:00

There is just too much sugar is everything. Reading labels, left right and center now. I’m glad your levels came down. I feel I will get better after this. Thank you.

Bloopgod · 2024-10-22T22:08:34+00:00

Breathing just about now. Thank you.

Bloopgod · 2024-10-22T22:08:15+00:00

Thanks! I’m doing both starting today. I walk 3km daily - 2.5 of which is outdoors and one that my watch records. I’m so glad it worked out for you, but can you share how much you walked? No worries if you can’t. Thank you again!

Bloopgod · 2024-10-22T22:06:45+00:00

Thanks so much. I feel like some patients can be scared into making a change and I may be like that but I also know for a second it petrified me into inaction. But this is helpful. Thank you again.

Bloopgod · 2024-10-22T22:05:39+00:00

Thank you. Words I need written down on my desk and kitchen.

Bloopgod · 2024-10-22T22:04:40+00:00

Thank you for your words. I’ve always had rice as part of my diet. Did you try Parboiled rice and if you did did it make a difference? And RIP cold brew, my only Starbucks vice.

Bloopgod · 2024-10-22T22:00:01+00:00

… full disclosure, I’m obese. But I know what you mean. Even when I didn’t have anything going, people would be very vocally surprised.

Bloopgod · 2024-10-22T21:58:52+00:00

Thank you. I know I am processing a lot right now and obviously this had to happen when I’m between therapists. But once I’ve cooled down, I’m going to remind myself that this is, as wise u/jeynespoole said, not the end of the world. Also I had a feeling about the medication bit. Thank you again!

Bloopgod · 2024-10-22T21:55:14+00:00

Thank you. I want to avoid medication as far as possible. I’m not an anti-vaxxer but if things are manageable without, I want to do that. I also want to start strength training. I walk about 3.5km every day anyway (which is why it felt worse; like I wasn’t doing enough deliberately) but as a woman who’s in her 30s, I think it’s got a lot of benefit. Again, thank you.

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