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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
Hi
Thought it was time to introduce myself formally as I registered on the site about 2-3wks ago.
I'm a 39yr old (almost 40) female, overweight with high blood pressure (177/90) and my Mother is a type 2 diabetic (and I think her Mother was an undiagnosed diabetic).
Due to feeling unwell for several weeks with symptoms inc. extreme tiredness, dizziness, feeling hot and "shaky" at times I had a fasting blood test in early Oct. This came came back at 7.7. I then made some pretty drastic changes to my diet - I reduced salt & fat intake, cut out and reduced sugar and also reduced carbs and I'm eating more fruit, veg, wholemeal produce, white meats and fish (I don't eat lamb or beef anyway).
I have just had the results of my 2nd fasting blood test and it's come down to 6.3. So, I now need to see and make an appointment with the diabetic nurse specialist at the surgery.
I'm led to believe I may have pre-diabetes so hope I can lower my BG levels further with a sensible diet and gradually lose weight as well. I've so far managed to lose 9lb over the last 3-4wks and feel a bit better for it.
Any advice is very welcome
Thought it was time to introduce myself formally as I registered on the site about 2-3wks ago.
I'm a 39yr old (almost 40) female, overweight with high blood pressure (177/90) and my Mother is a type 2 diabetic (and I think her Mother was an undiagnosed diabetic).
Due to feeling unwell for several weeks with symptoms inc. extreme tiredness, dizziness, feeling hot and "shaky" at times I had a fasting blood test in early Oct. This came came back at 7.7. I then made some pretty drastic changes to my diet - I reduced salt & fat intake, cut out and reduced sugar and also reduced carbs and I'm eating more fruit, veg, wholemeal produce, white meats and fish (I don't eat lamb or beef anyway).
I have just had the results of my 2nd fasting blood test and it's come down to 6.3. So, I now need to see and make an appointment with the diabetic nurse specialist at the surgery.
I'm led to believe I may have pre-diabetes so hope I can lower my BG levels further with a sensible diet and gradually lose weight as well. I've so far managed to lose 9lb over the last 3-4wks and feel a bit better for it.
Any advice is very welcome