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<blockquote data-quote="rg2203" data-source="post: 2287417" data-attributes="member: 527695"><p>Hello, </p><p></p><p>I am a 24 year old female. I was diagnosed as diabetic (type 2) last week following a HBA1C result of 51. </p><p>I wasn't aware that the doctor was testing my blood sugar levels (I thought they were testing hormones). I also wasn't aware that they tested my blood sugar back in March 2020 and had a result of 49. This diagnosis has come as a complete shock. I knew I has a reasonably high blood sugar level (high 30s low 40s) but I thought it was under control. I have recently had a lot of stress in my life (past couple of months) as well as being at home more so potentially worse diet, I feel these surprise test have been extremely unfair. </p><p></p><p>Anyway... I exercise reularly (gym and swimming) and I eat a healthy diet. I don't drink and I don't smoke. To me this diagnosis just doesn't make sense. </p><p></p><p>I have been to the doctors regularly complaining of not being able to lose weight (infact despite exercise and diet I seem to put on more!) as well as extreme tiredness and headaches. I have had absolutely no support with any of this. I am just so concerned I have something else underlying going on here. </p><p></p><p>All my doctor has done has prescribed me metformin - I have begged for a referal to an endocrinologist after a GP friend said I should be tested for MODY diabetes. </p><p></p><p>Basically I am very lost and feel like this diagnosis has been thrown at me out the blue! Not quite sure if I am doing the right thing, am I just trying to convince myself I don't have type 2??</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rg2203, post: 2287417, member: 527695"] Hello, I am a 24 year old female. I was diagnosed as diabetic (type 2) last week following a HBA1C result of 51. I wasn't aware that the doctor was testing my blood sugar levels (I thought they were testing hormones). I also wasn't aware that they tested my blood sugar back in March 2020 and had a result of 49. This diagnosis has come as a complete shock. I knew I has a reasonably high blood sugar level (high 30s low 40s) but I thought it was under control. I have recently had a lot of stress in my life (past couple of months) as well as being at home more so potentially worse diet, I feel these surprise test have been extremely unfair. Anyway... I exercise reularly (gym and swimming) and I eat a healthy diet. I don't drink and I don't smoke. To me this diagnosis just doesn't make sense. I have been to the doctors regularly complaining of not being able to lose weight (infact despite exercise and diet I seem to put on more!) as well as extreme tiredness and headaches. I have had absolutely no support with any of this. I am just so concerned I have something else underlying going on here. All my doctor has done has prescribed me metformin - I have begged for a referal to an endocrinologist after a GP friend said I should be tested for MODY diabetes. Basically I am very lost and feel like this diagnosis has been thrown at me out the blue! Not quite sure if I am doing the right thing, am I just trying to convince myself I don't have type 2?? [/QUOTE]
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