Hi. Name change but I've been on here for many many years. I'm posting this here as there doesn't seem to be a topic for diabetes. Sorry for the long post.
I was diagnosed with T2 diabetes about 2 months ago, and have been on Metformin and Gliclazide (The G only for a month), for 2 weeks now. Normal blood sugar level is 6 - mine was 12. So I'm on the G to lower my blood sugar as quickly as possible. I am also obese, but not due to over eating (although I have managed to lose 2 stone recently by using meal replacement shakes 3 years out of date lol - they mean I don't have to eat).
Now the problem. I don't have an appetite - I never have had. I don't particularly enjoy eating and can happily go 3-4 days without eating. I simply forget to eat as I don't get hungry. I'm 54 and have always been this way. Prior to my diagnosis I was eating one small meal a day (and by small I mean 2 slices of toast, and only because my son reminded me to eat every day lol). Apparently the Metformin also reduces appetite, which makes it even worse.
Now I HAVE to eat to take my meds. I literally have to force myself to eat twice a day, and I'm finding it extremely difficult. And it's also not just 2 slices of toast kind of eating - I have to have loads of protein and fibre. I can't really afford to eat like that, as we live under the breadline and I use the foodbank to feed the kids.
So I've been having half a pot of cottage cheese, with some nuts and chia seeds on oatcakes, or a smoothie made with greek yoghurt, almond milk, frozen berries, kale/spinach, protein powder and chia/flax seeds. Or a tin of tuna/chicken breast with tom sauce and mayo. I can't stand fish fish or eggs. I realise what I'm eating will become boring (I also have ADHD).
I have applied for the 'Pathway to Remission' or 'Soups and Shakes' on the NHS, where I only have to drink a shake 3 times a day (absolutely ideal), but they won't approve me 'till I get my blood sugar down drastically. Booked in for another blood test next month.
So I guess, apart from just blowing off steam, what I'm asking is if there are any diabetics out there who can give me some tips. I'm really struggling here.