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<blockquote data-quote="Kerri5981" data-source="post: 1452678" data-attributes="member: 360746"><p>I was diagnosed (finally) last September, whilst waiting to go into theatre for an urgent spinal operation!</p><p>Apparently, I became "pre-diabetic" approx. 7 years ago (first unexplained weight loss) and since then have had increasing symptoms which have all gone completely ignored by the numerous doctors and blood technicians over the years, including a few "pre-surgical consultations"!</p><p>I have not received half of the things your forum or welcome page says I should have but have got a great diabetic nurse through the hospital. Although the nutritionist( ha!) was literally laughable. She showed me a book but didn't tell me where to get it, (luckily I found it on Amazon), and had no understanding of diabetes and eating disorders!! At this time I still hadn't been told whether I was type 2 or 1, or whatever!! And still haven't, I only know as I found it at the bottom of an inter-departmental letter I had been copied in on.</p><p>I was immediately placed on a regimen of Metformin and Humulin-3 insulin injections and given a meter and equipment, albeit after spending an entire day in the "urgent care" ward of the not-so-local hospital.</p><p>I had serious stomach pains with the metformin and on discussion with the first diabetic consultant, we decided it wasn't the best thing for me but the second consultant recommended me to go on another anti-cholesterol drug which I have had no side effects from, (fingers crossed).</p><p>I have had to figure out my diet issues pretty much completely on my own, but it has helped in a funny way. I'm not convinced by either of the main recommended diets as I have a stomach acid control issue and need some carbs but not at every meal!</p><p>I have discovered that certain branded pre-packaged breads are far worse for my levels than a certain bakery's multigrain sourdough but I can't eat it every day.</p><p>My biggest disappointment has been my orthopaedic consultant surgeon. Although I was cleared by the diabetic consultant in January and despite telling me he wanted me back on his lists within a month, I am still waiting to see him in clinic in June, to discuss the surgery! and that's with the help of PALS.</p><p>I have never had a pump system discussed with me or even had it mentioned, not sure why this might be, but my depression has definitely taken a battering but that may also have been not helped by being practically housebound with my back for over 18 months.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Kerri5981, post: 1452678, member: 360746"] I was diagnosed (finally) last September, whilst waiting to go into theatre for an urgent spinal operation! Apparently, I became "pre-diabetic" approx. 7 years ago (first unexplained weight loss) and since then have had increasing symptoms which have all gone completely ignored by the numerous doctors and blood technicians over the years, including a few "pre-surgical consultations"! I have not received half of the things your forum or welcome page says I should have but have got a great diabetic nurse through the hospital. Although the nutritionist( ha!) was literally laughable. She showed me a book but didn't tell me where to get it, (luckily I found it on Amazon), and had no understanding of diabetes and eating disorders!! At this time I still hadn't been told whether I was type 2 or 1, or whatever!! And still haven't, I only know as I found it at the bottom of an inter-departmental letter I had been copied in on. I was immediately placed on a regimen of Metformin and Humulin-3 insulin injections and given a meter and equipment, albeit after spending an entire day in the "urgent care" ward of the not-so-local hospital. I had serious stomach pains with the metformin and on discussion with the first diabetic consultant, we decided it wasn't the best thing for me but the second consultant recommended me to go on another anti-cholesterol drug which I have had no side effects from, (fingers crossed). I have had to figure out my diet issues pretty much completely on my own, but it has helped in a funny way. I'm not convinced by either of the main recommended diets as I have a stomach acid control issue and need some carbs but not at every meal! I have discovered that certain branded pre-packaged breads are far worse for my levels than a certain bakery's multigrain sourdough but I can't eat it every day. My biggest disappointment has been my orthopaedic consultant surgeon. Although I was cleared by the diabetic consultant in January and despite telling me he wanted me back on his lists within a month, I am still waiting to see him in clinic in June, to discuss the surgery! and that's with the help of PALS. I have never had a pump system discussed with me or even had it mentioned, not sure why this might be, but my depression has definitely taken a battering but that may also have been not helped by being practically housebound with my back for over 18 months. [/QUOTE]
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