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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
Hi Everyone,
I'm another T2 Newbie and was diagnosed on June 8th this year. I originally contacted my GP with a urinary tract infection and the T2 was discovered as the urine test also showed a high level of sugar. I had no other symptoms, low blood pressure and cholesterol and apart from being overweight - I really didn't think I was at risk of T2. But the blood tests showed otherwise and fasting blood was 10 and the first HbA1c was 81 and 3 weeks later was 74 (not sure about percentages) I was prescribed a low dose of Metformin, but like so many others have said, I found it upset my tummy. But I had no advice as to what time of day to take it - or that I should persevere, so I just stopped. I read Dr David Cavan's book - reverse your diabetes -and thought that a 'no sugar / very low carb' diet would make be sufficient and make a difference, but when I went to the first Diabetic clinic in mid July, the GP said that if my Blood sugar levels didn't come down quickly and the T2 was left untreated then my life could be cut short by 10 years and I could expect complications if I didn't start some medication. He prescribed Sitagliptin 50mg once a day (has anyone else tried these?) I got the occasional headache to start with and do feel dizzy sometimes - but otherwise no other side effects.
I know that I'm 4 stone overweight and have always struggled with weight loss. It was encouraging that I lost weight quite quickly in the first 5 weeks, (around 11 pounds) but since mid-July I've stuck - and have started to feel very low and lethargic. I cry easily and have cravings for something sweet. I think I've gone through the denial phase and the reality of it all is hitting me now. I was given a monitor by the DN on 17th July - and have started to test before breakfast (7.2 - 7.9 ) and after lunch and supper (6.2 - 7.9). I'm trying to build a picture of the results and link these to food intake - but as I'm not eating anything with sugar in and the only carbs I have are a 2 small boilded potatoes or 3 rice cakes or 3 flat breads each day - I'm not sure what else to do.
Does anyone have advice that can help me cope with this 'diabetic lifestyle' - I do feel quite lonely and overwhelmed at times with everything to 'take in' - and any encouragement would be gratefully received. Thanks
I'm another T2 Newbie and was diagnosed on June 8th this year. I originally contacted my GP with a urinary tract infection and the T2 was discovered as the urine test also showed a high level of sugar. I had no other symptoms, low blood pressure and cholesterol and apart from being overweight - I really didn't think I was at risk of T2. But the blood tests showed otherwise and fasting blood was 10 and the first HbA1c was 81 and 3 weeks later was 74 (not sure about percentages) I was prescribed a low dose of Metformin, but like so many others have said, I found it upset my tummy. But I had no advice as to what time of day to take it - or that I should persevere, so I just stopped. I read Dr David Cavan's book - reverse your diabetes -and thought that a 'no sugar / very low carb' diet would make be sufficient and make a difference, but when I went to the first Diabetic clinic in mid July, the GP said that if my Blood sugar levels didn't come down quickly and the T2 was left untreated then my life could be cut short by 10 years and I could expect complications if I didn't start some medication. He prescribed Sitagliptin 50mg once a day (has anyone else tried these?) I got the occasional headache to start with and do feel dizzy sometimes - but otherwise no other side effects.
I know that I'm 4 stone overweight and have always struggled with weight loss. It was encouraging that I lost weight quite quickly in the first 5 weeks, (around 11 pounds) but since mid-July I've stuck - and have started to feel very low and lethargic. I cry easily and have cravings for something sweet. I think I've gone through the denial phase and the reality of it all is hitting me now. I was given a monitor by the DN on 17th July - and have started to test before breakfast (7.2 - 7.9 ) and after lunch and supper (6.2 - 7.9). I'm trying to build a picture of the results and link these to food intake - but as I'm not eating anything with sugar in and the only carbs I have are a 2 small boilded potatoes or 3 rice cakes or 3 flat breads each day - I'm not sure what else to do.
Does anyone have advice that can help me cope with this 'diabetic lifestyle' - I do feel quite lonely and overwhelmed at times with everything to 'take in' - and any encouragement would be gratefully received. Thanks