Hello all, I just found out that I'm diabetic type 2. I was really having a problem with drinking water all the time and having to pee a lot so I went to the doctor and then I found out. My blood sugar is high and I haven't really got the hang of how to manage that. So this increased thirst is part of hyperglycemia. So I need to get that under control. But, what can I do? I'm all so new to this and there are so many things I have to think that I never did before. If you had this problem when you first learned that you were diabetic, how did you handle it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a lot!
Hi, I had the same problem initially. I didn't know I was diabetic either and finally out of annoyance with thirst and urinating I finally gave in and went to the doctor. Getting used to medication, diet and exercise is the hard part. The main thing is to get your blood sugar levels down and be consistent. You don't want you blood sugar levels to go to low either. So, it's this great balancing act and it takes some time to get used to it. Keep working on your diet and increase your exercise if you can and that is the best way to manage your diabetes. The more you exercise, the more glucose you burn to make energy which helps to lower you blood glucose levels. The more you exercise, the more fit you are, your blood sugar levels will stabilize. And, of course diet. This is important and don't mess with it. You need to stick to your diet every day. I suggest you write down what you eat and how much you eat in a diary to keep track of your diet. Believe me, you won't remember what you eat from day to day unless you write it down. Your diary will let you know what foods you need to stay away from. Remember to keep a log of your blood sugar levels every time you measure it. Coordinate that with the foods your eating and that will tell you how to reorganize your diet.