Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Newly Diagnosed
"fed UP"
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="elaine ann" data-source="post: 380996" data-attributes="member: 69722"><p>Hi I was diagnosed type 2 early in March. I had been itching at night in bed for approximately 9 months, so GP ran some routine bloods. I found out my BG was 20 so was put on 500 Metformin twice a day. I had lots of other symptoms too such as a really dry mouth, very thirsty, peeing more, dizzy, very dry skin on face and body, sweating, breathless, overwhelming fatigue but the worst thing was my blurry eyesight which I had been complaining about for months, I went and had an eye test beteen Christmas and New Year only to be told I had very dry eyes and was recomended to use systane eye drops (which didnt help). I hadn't put all these syptoms together and never thought about diabetes.</p><p></p><p>I was refused a BG meter and told Type 2 don't need to test. Told to loose weight although I had already lost 7lb despite being hungry all the time and pigging out on sweet things. Was given a booklet about diabetes and told I would be recalled for a blood test and review in 3 months time. I was advised to make an appointment with my optician asap and advised she would put a referal through to podietry as I have some loss off sensation in some of my toes. My optician wasnt too happy and put a referal through to the hospital who have told me the pressure in my eyes is too high and will see them again in 6 weeks time. The podiatrist checked my feet and cut my nails and said she will see me 3 monthly. From reading this forum I decided I definately needed a BG machine if I were to help myself as much as possible so rang my diabetic nurse and put my argument forward, she reluctantly agreed to me having one.</p><p></p><p>My Bg readings came down a bit but fasting was never lower than 13. Before meals was around 11 to 17 and 2hours later around 13.5 to 18.4. Two weeks ago I began feeling unwell, tired all the time, jittery and a feeling of not being "right" untill I got up one morning feeling much worse, I kept going hot then cold, I had palpitations, my tummy was churning, I felt sleep and just wanted to sleep. I checked my blood 2 hours after breakfast, it was 23.3. As I felt so lousy I rang and spoke to a GP who wanted to check my urine for keytones which was ok but she said it was full of sugar so doubled my Metformin and added Gliclizide in a morning. Two days later I felt ill with an upset tummy and the "run's". I spoke to my diabetic nurse who advised to reduce the Metformin to the 500 morning and night. I carried on taking the Gliclizide but still have an upset tummy. </p><p>I found this forum a couple of days ago and was reading about peoples problems with Gliclizide. The penny dropped that it could be that as well as the Metformin causing my problems. I have now stopped taking it for the last 2 mornings and although my tummy still isn't better I am not running to the loo as much, and don't feel quite as sick. I guess I better ring my nurse on Monday to tell her what I have done. </p><p>Does anyone have any idea what they may do next with me?</p><p></p><p>I also have Fibromyalgia (20yrs now) which gives me a lot of aches and pains but mainly my legs, hips and back. I already take megga amounts of medication to try to be as pain free as possible and have always found exercising very painfull. Having been told to loose weight and exercise I have joined a local gym and have been swiming 2 or 3 times a week. Having cut back on carb's and portion size I have now lost almost a stone. I feel I am trying to help myself but the medication issue concerns me and all I want to to is feel better. I have read various accounts about diet and don't really know what to do for the best, the no carbm higher fat diet seems to go against all the dieting advise I have heard for the last 30 years. Help anyone?</p><p></p><p>I feel a bit like a walking disaster area at the moment so would love to hear from anyone, I hope you can cheer me up!</p><p>Thanks for reading my tale of woe. Hope to hear back from some of you soon.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="elaine ann, post: 380996, member: 69722"] Hi I was diagnosed type 2 early in March. I had been itching at night in bed for approximately 9 months, so GP ran some routine bloods. I found out my BG was 20 so was put on 500 Metformin twice a day. I had lots of other symptoms too such as a really dry mouth, very thirsty, peeing more, dizzy, very dry skin on face and body, sweating, breathless, overwhelming fatigue but the worst thing was my blurry eyesight which I had been complaining about for months, I went and had an eye test beteen Christmas and New Year only to be told I had very dry eyes and was recomended to use systane eye drops (which didnt help). I hadn't put all these syptoms together and never thought about diabetes. I was refused a BG meter and told Type 2 don't need to test. Told to loose weight although I had already lost 7lb despite being hungry all the time and pigging out on sweet things. Was given a booklet about diabetes and told I would be recalled for a blood test and review in 3 months time. I was advised to make an appointment with my optician asap and advised she would put a referal through to podietry as I have some loss off sensation in some of my toes. My optician wasnt too happy and put a referal through to the hospital who have told me the pressure in my eyes is too high and will see them again in 6 weeks time. The podiatrist checked my feet and cut my nails and said she will see me 3 monthly. From reading this forum I decided I definately needed a BG machine if I were to help myself as much as possible so rang my diabetic nurse and put my argument forward, she reluctantly agreed to me having one. My Bg readings came down a bit but fasting was never lower than 13. Before meals was around 11 to 17 and 2hours later around 13.5 to 18.4. Two weeks ago I began feeling unwell, tired all the time, jittery and a feeling of not being "right" untill I got up one morning feeling much worse, I kept going hot then cold, I had palpitations, my tummy was churning, I felt sleep and just wanted to sleep. I checked my blood 2 hours after breakfast, it was 23.3. As I felt so lousy I rang and spoke to a GP who wanted to check my urine for keytones which was ok but she said it was full of sugar so doubled my Metformin and added Gliclizide in a morning. Two days later I felt ill with an upset tummy and the "run's". I spoke to my diabetic nurse who advised to reduce the Metformin to the 500 morning and night. I carried on taking the Gliclizide but still have an upset tummy. I found this forum a couple of days ago and was reading about peoples problems with Gliclizide. The penny dropped that it could be that as well as the Metformin causing my problems. I have now stopped taking it for the last 2 mornings and although my tummy still isn't better I am not running to the loo as much, and don't feel quite as sick. I guess I better ring my nurse on Monday to tell her what I have done. Does anyone have any idea what they may do next with me? I also have Fibromyalgia (20yrs now) which gives me a lot of aches and pains but mainly my legs, hips and back. I already take megga amounts of medication to try to be as pain free as possible and have always found exercising very painfull. Having been told to loose weight and exercise I have joined a local gym and have been swiming 2 or 3 times a week. Having cut back on carb's and portion size I have now lost almost a stone. I feel I am trying to help myself but the medication issue concerns me and all I want to to is feel better. I have read various accounts about diet and don't really know what to do for the best, the no carbm higher fat diet seems to go against all the dieting advise I have heard for the last 30 years. Help anyone? I feel a bit like a walking disaster area at the moment so would love to hear from anyone, I hope you can cheer me up! Thanks for reading my tale of woe. Hope to hear back from some of you soon. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Newly Diagnosed
"fed UP"
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…