Any Type 2 Nursing Students or Graduates out there?

[Cornhusk]

I apologize in advance this is my first post.

About 2 years ago, I was dx with DM type 2. I am not overweight and in fact have dropped weight. I was unable to make it through Med-Surg1 course do to hyperglycemia. had extreme difficulty staying awake,and was really unable to focus. My medications have changed to metformin and Glimpyride and now I am starting LPN program. I found that my Blood sugars were out of control last semester. I need to somehow to get this under control.

Has anyone else gone through something like this? If so what did you do? Thanks to all in advance for any assistance you could give.

*To clarify the comment about weight was more to limit loosing weight tips that are typically given for type 2 DM. It was not meant to be insulting. I stray occasionally from my diet but it is not really much.

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

I was diagnosed my second year or nursing. It took a while for the MD to find the right med/dose for me. I hope you have attended out-patient education classes by a certified diabetic educator as they can really help you with practical situations. Any disorder will have an affect on your job, so you have to learn what works best for you. Good luck!

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

Living with chronic/lifetime disorders can be challenging. I think it would be best if you check into some good diabetic counseling and return to your PCP for further diabetes living strategies. I think you need to partner closely with your MD during stressful times. I wish you the best in your health and your program.

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