Hi All
Need a bit advice.
Was diagnosed as a type 2 in March this year, Diet and exercise controlled.
Since before diagnosis I have been VERY tired and just have no energy at all. Lately I just can't be bothered to do anything and my energy levels just seem to be at an all time low. I can be walking around and my legs just seem to drain of all energy. Not normal for a 42 year old bloke, especially after loosing 2 stone since diagnosis, I should be bouncing around like a spring hair.
My glucose levels are ok, usually abot 7.5 ish mornings fasting, as i dont do breakfast they are usually 5 - 6 pre lunch and about 7 after 2 hours r. If I have a biggish meal or eat bread I can hit 12 and return to about 7 after about 2 hours later. A few weeks ago I had a Large curry with all the trimmings and i hit 27????? re-tested a few times just to be sure., was back to 8 the next morning. This has only happened the once
I have been as low as 3.8 on few occasions.
My first 2 HBA1Cs have been 6.8 and 6.4
Now about 2 months ago I was put on Simvastatin, candersartin for slightly raised blood pressure and to help protect kidneys and Asprin, I resisted these on first dianosis due to me not beleiving I was diabetic, anyway finally gave in for a quiet life.
To add to my tiredness I am aching all over, legs mainly and my right shoulder is very painful.
Questions
Im assuming that the aching in legs and shoulder is a side effect of the simvastatin, is it safe to just stop the Simvastatin or should I see the Doctor first?
Also what can I do about the tiredness? I read somewhere when I was first diagnosed but cant find where I read it that the tiredness could be because being type 2 I am insulin resistant so my body may not be able to utilise the glucose to use for energy, Does this sound correct?
I think the article suggested Metformin can be used to counter this effect????? is this true and would it be reasonable for me to request this from my GP.
I don't really want to go on anymore meds BUT im starting to get desperate now as i am SOOOO tired and starting to feel like im turning into some sort of hypochondriac and if im to be honest a little down.
Is it normal to feel like this or am I just being daft, what should I do?
Thanks all for any advice
Brian
Need a bit advice.
Was diagnosed as a type 2 in March this year, Diet and exercise controlled.
Since before diagnosis I have been VERY tired and just have no energy at all. Lately I just can't be bothered to do anything and my energy levels just seem to be at an all time low. I can be walking around and my legs just seem to drain of all energy. Not normal for a 42 year old bloke, especially after loosing 2 stone since diagnosis, I should be bouncing around like a spring hair.
My glucose levels are ok, usually abot 7.5 ish mornings fasting, as i dont do breakfast they are usually 5 - 6 pre lunch and about 7 after 2 hours r. If I have a biggish meal or eat bread I can hit 12 and return to about 7 after about 2 hours later. A few weeks ago I had a Large curry with all the trimmings and i hit 27????? re-tested a few times just to be sure., was back to 8 the next morning. This has only happened the once
I have been as low as 3.8 on few occasions.
My first 2 HBA1Cs have been 6.8 and 6.4
Now about 2 months ago I was put on Simvastatin, candersartin for slightly raised blood pressure and to help protect kidneys and Asprin, I resisted these on first dianosis due to me not beleiving I was diabetic, anyway finally gave in for a quiet life.
To add to my tiredness I am aching all over, legs mainly and my right shoulder is very painful.
Questions
Im assuming that the aching in legs and shoulder is a side effect of the simvastatin, is it safe to just stop the Simvastatin or should I see the Doctor first?
Also what can I do about the tiredness? I read somewhere when I was first diagnosed but cant find where I read it that the tiredness could be because being type 2 I am insulin resistant so my body may not be able to utilise the glucose to use for energy, Does this sound correct?
I think the article suggested Metformin can be used to counter this effect????? is this true and would it be reasonable for me to request this from my GP.
I don't really want to go on anymore meds BUT im starting to get desperate now as i am SOOOO tired and starting to feel like im turning into some sort of hypochondriac and if im to be honest a little down.
Is it normal to feel like this or am I just being daft, what should I do?
Thanks all for any advice
Brian