Feeling lost
I feel like a total failure as a wife.. Tuesday it was confirmed that my 40 year old husband has type 2 diabetes. His blood sugar was 192 at his blood draw which is down from the week before as that was 240. We are still waiting to see the results of his A1C (they forgot to run the test). He has started Metformin HCL 500mg tablet once a day and glipizide xl 5mg tablet twice a day. We see the nurse and dietitian in two weeks. He absolutely dislikes needles.. We have already cut back/out certain foods/drinks. Between being so frustured with my husband as he was told last year he was pre-diabetic and I had told him he needed to watch his food, exercise etc.. I feel so helpless and I am in denial. This is one thing I can't fix for him. I have been researching every website and some fb groups I can find for more information, meal ideas and what not. I stopped at the library and checked out 4 books and have read 2 so far. I am so confused on meals. I am so confused how to change our lifestyle and incorporate changes.
@Liz Hiles Thank you for your reply. I cried as I read it. I am a mess. We have started doing family bike rides after supper, the ride is 2.25 miles and takes us about 30 mins. We do have an exercise room with a stationary bike, an elliptical and a weight bench... Getting him into the room is something I plan on working on. We are starting slow I sat down with him and we made a list of 4 things to work on 1. Cut back and out soda ( i know he is down to 1 a day and trying every other day) I am not buying anymore soda after this case is gone. 2. He needs to start packing his lunch the night before 3. Cut back on the sweets 4. Start measuring/using the food scale for the food he puts on his plate/lunchbox. Next week I am going to work with him on keeping a food log. We have an appt in two weeks with a nurse and a dietitian. I am hoping to receive more knowledge on what he can eat/drink and has to cut back/out. He also works retail, his hours are always crazy and he normally works 45 hours a week at times things are alittle tricky when to get in exercise and eating 100% healthy. Thank u for including the links! I will be reviewing them after I post this.
That sounds like a plan. Just be careful with COVID though, that is still a pain. I hope you guys do well.
Just checking in on how you and your husband are doing. I know that initial diagnosis can seem chaotic and confusing. Let us know how things are to date. -B. Keith Crear III (Team Member)
