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<blockquote data-quote="markc328" data-source="post: 174975" data-attributes="member: 31902"><p>Hi All,</p><p>My Diabetes experience is:</p><p></p><p>I was diagnosed as type 1, at 36 years old (3 years ago). I was a keen runner,doing 10 miles 3 times a week & felt fit as a fiddle (ex-military). There is no history of diabetes on either side of my family. </p><p></p><p>My GP missed the diabetes completely & i kept getting thrush & terrible fatigue but the GP Kept saying "You 36 & fit...stop being paranoid...here's some cream for the thrush & stop doing so much running!"</p><p></p><p>Over a few weeks I started feeling worse & worse, but put it down to running fatigue. Eventually I finally realised someting was wrong, when on a run, I was passed by an elderly gentleman, walking his dog...who was also very elderly <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> </p><p></p><p>I finally self diagnosed by doing a free Sugar/Cholesterol test at my local pharmacy...my Blood Sugar was 31..happy days.The pharmacist nearly fell over with shock, as did I. So off I went to the GP's with results in hand & head spinning. Once the GP finished his large serving of humble pie he informed me that they normally hospitalize people with my level of blood sugar, but as I was still standing they wouldn't bother!</p><p></p><p>I have been left with some nasty side effect of the high blood sugars (Tinnitus, visual problems, lethargy, dizziness & bowel issues (less said, the better :shock: )</p><p></p><p>All that said, I take my control very seriously & my last 3 Hb1ac have been 5.9, 6.3 & 6.3 so I'm going in the right direction. I also appreciate life much more & spent much more time with my family & less time running.</p><p></p><p>One final thing before you all fall asleep, can anyone shed some light on the following:</p><p></p><p>I keep having lots of Hypo's, even after 3 years. I take the following injections:</p><p></p><p>Morning: 6 units of Novarapid</p><p>Lunch: No Insulin</p><p>Tea: 6 Units of Novarapid</p><p>Night time: 7 Units of Lantus</p><p></p><p>My Specialist tested my bloods, which were all fine. My C-Peptide, which came back as 600 & apparently normal</p><p></p><p>We have tried different oral med's, Metformin, then Tributamol, but I then produce ketones after a couple of days & then end up back on the insulin & the hypo's start again.</p><p></p><p>Any help would be really appreciated.</p><p> <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite7" alt=":p" title="Stick Out Tongue :p" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":p" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="markc328, post: 174975, member: 31902"] Hi All, My Diabetes experience is: I was diagnosed as type 1, at 36 years old (3 years ago). I was a keen runner,doing 10 miles 3 times a week & felt fit as a fiddle (ex-military). There is no history of diabetes on either side of my family. My GP missed the diabetes completely & i kept getting thrush & terrible fatigue but the GP Kept saying "You 36 & fit...stop being paranoid...here's some cream for the thrush & stop doing so much running!" Over a few weeks I started feeling worse & worse, but put it down to running fatigue. Eventually I finally realised someting was wrong, when on a run, I was passed by an elderly gentleman, walking his dog...who was also very elderly :( I finally self diagnosed by doing a free Sugar/Cholesterol test at my local pharmacy...my Blood Sugar was 31..happy days.The pharmacist nearly fell over with shock, as did I. So off I went to the GP's with results in hand & head spinning. Once the GP finished his large serving of humble pie he informed me that they normally hospitalize people with my level of blood sugar, but as I was still standing they wouldn't bother! I have been left with some nasty side effect of the high blood sugars (Tinnitus, visual problems, lethargy, dizziness & bowel issues (less said, the better :shock: ) All that said, I take my control very seriously & my last 3 Hb1ac have been 5.9, 6.3 & 6.3 so I'm going in the right direction. I also appreciate life much more & spent much more time with my family & less time running. One final thing before you all fall asleep, can anyone shed some light on the following: I keep having lots of Hypo's, even after 3 years. I take the following injections: Morning: 6 units of Novarapid Lunch: No Insulin Tea: 6 Units of Novarapid Night time: 7 Units of Lantus My Specialist tested my bloods, which were all fine. My C-Peptide, which came back as 600 & apparently normal We have tried different oral med's, Metformin, then Tributamol, but I then produce ketones after a couple of days & then end up back on the insulin & the hypo's start again. Any help would be really appreciated. :P [/QUOTE]
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