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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
Hi
I went to the doc as I was under the weather and had a sore throat for weeks. She did blood tests and when I rang up for the results on 18th August the receptionist told me you're diabetic and you need to make an appointment for the diabetic clinic. I was in shock and the earliest appointment for the diabetic clinic - 12th October!
I had a couple of sleepless nights with worry and decided to see a GP. He was very nice, explained that I have type 2 diabetes, gave me a prescription for metformin told me I would get an appointment for eye screening and i need to lose weight and sent me on my way.
I now don't see anyone until 12th October. I feel in the dark, I don't know what I'm allowed to eat. I have found out that you have to watch carbs but how much can you have? I have been living on salads as I'm too scared to eat anything else. I wasn't told to check my blood but after a few episodes of sweating and feeling like I was going to pass out I bought a blood monitor. My levels have not been below 10 in the last few days and I have now got blurred vision. After some Internet research I have been drinking loads of water and exercising but no difference to the blood levels. I tried to get an appointment to see the doctor as the blurred vision is worrying me but no appointments available.
What is happening to me? Any help appreciated.
I went to the doc as I was under the weather and had a sore throat for weeks. She did blood tests and when I rang up for the results on 18th August the receptionist told me you're diabetic and you need to make an appointment for the diabetic clinic. I was in shock and the earliest appointment for the diabetic clinic - 12th October!
I had a couple of sleepless nights with worry and decided to see a GP. He was very nice, explained that I have type 2 diabetes, gave me a prescription for metformin told me I would get an appointment for eye screening and i need to lose weight and sent me on my way.
I now don't see anyone until 12th October. I feel in the dark, I don't know what I'm allowed to eat. I have found out that you have to watch carbs but how much can you have? I have been living on salads as I'm too scared to eat anything else. I wasn't told to check my blood but after a few episodes of sweating and feeling like I was going to pass out I bought a blood monitor. My levels have not been below 10 in the last few days and I have now got blurred vision. After some Internet research I have been drinking loads of water and exercising but no difference to the blood levels. I tried to get an appointment to see the doctor as the blurred vision is worrying me but no appointments available.
What is happening to me? Any help appreciated.