BS was 27. Went to doc with thirst/night time toilet visits for about a week or so but no other symptoms. She didnt think it would be diabetes but called home 2x that day to ask me to get to hospital. Keytones +++ and bs of 27.
Sensible enough to know then that there was no other explanation and was confirmed by horrible triage nurse at A and E who after my telling him about medication I was on said 'No, what Diabetic medication are you on'? When I advised that I wasnt on diabetic medication he said 'wooh, bs very very very high, tutted and raised eyes'. Took me to a trolley, threw me a gown and said put your things in a bag. When I (stupidly) said how do you know I am staying in, Doc not seem me yet eyes were again raised and message re high bs reiterated. Welcome to the NHS treatment of new diabetics.
Was left on trolley for hour for a Doc to come, who then took blood and then said - we are just going to check your blood acids (obv for DKA) and make sure your kidneys arent going to fail but not to worry I was only staying in because it was Friday and if I had been diagnosed on a Tuesday I would likely have been seen as an outpatient :!: :!:
My own GP was horrified and moreso cause they had called Diabetic clinic that day who said they couldnt help and bs and keytones were such I would have needed admitted. Gp then phoned A and E, faxed a letter to them and were very clear this was a new diagnosis. GP said I should complain and I may well still do so. As it was weekend, Docs changes 4 times, all different approaches etc but little or no reassurance given (except by nurses).
Am convinced this contributed to by mental breakdown in first 3 days
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