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- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Insulin
Hello I have recently been diagnosed with diabetes. They don't know if im type one or two. Im 42 and not overweight and 3 months ago I came off long-term nightshift.
After getting off nights and into a settled routine I noticed the tiredness etc was still with me. Last week I think everything came to a head. I was constantly drinking, urinating and my vision was blurred. Also the feeling of been hungover in the morning got more regular.
After a blood test on friday I received a call from Dr's saying I had to see then asap. I was told that my blood sugar was 18.7 and this all came as a huge shock, even though in the back of my mind I knew something was up.
I habe been prick testing my finger 4 times a day. Before breakfast, dinner, tea and then bed. My first test was 21.5 before bed on monday, and before I took my medication. The next day after taking one gliclazide tablet my readings were 14.7 - 17.1. Then yesterday 13.3- 16.3. The Dr rang me and he said my levels are what he expected and doubled my dose of gliclazide. Today ive been 12.5 and just there 13.2.
Sorry if its confusing, but this is all I really know about my condition. I keep losing weight because I don't know what to eat. I have reduced sugar and carbs but im hungry within 2 hours of food and don't want to eat anything wrong.
I would be really grateful if anyone could pass on any advice. I've read up on a lot of things but it's too much to take in and I may end up doing things wrong.
I read these gliclazide tablets are for type 2 Diabetes am I right?
Cheers John
After getting off nights and into a settled routine I noticed the tiredness etc was still with me. Last week I think everything came to a head. I was constantly drinking, urinating and my vision was blurred. Also the feeling of been hungover in the morning got more regular.
After a blood test on friday I received a call from Dr's saying I had to see then asap. I was told that my blood sugar was 18.7 and this all came as a huge shock, even though in the back of my mind I knew something was up.
I habe been prick testing my finger 4 times a day. Before breakfast, dinner, tea and then bed. My first test was 21.5 before bed on monday, and before I took my medication. The next day after taking one gliclazide tablet my readings were 14.7 - 17.1. Then yesterday 13.3- 16.3. The Dr rang me and he said my levels are what he expected and doubled my dose of gliclazide. Today ive been 12.5 and just there 13.2.
Sorry if its confusing, but this is all I really know about my condition. I keep losing weight because I don't know what to eat. I have reduced sugar and carbs but im hungry within 2 hours of food and don't want to eat anything wrong.
I would be really grateful if anyone could pass on any advice. I've read up on a lot of things but it's too much to take in and I may end up doing things wrong.
I read these gliclazide tablets are for type 2 Diabetes am I right?
Cheers John