Hi all
I've had a little read through these blogs posts since having a blood test where it was suspected that I have T2. I'm only 24, I'm not overweight and I do loads of running. The result came as a huge shock to me as I haven't had any symptoms - I only mentioned a pain in abdomen when at the GP for something else.
After a second blood test, with HbA1c of 7 (or 53, depending on which scale), GP mentioned it was worth checking for delayed onset type 1 diabetes as I'm young and not overweight. I was given a glucose testing kit which I've had a mess around with - the readings can be a little unsettling, especially when I cross referenced against my boyfriends glucose levels after eating the same etc (11.4, 2 hours after pasta... I absolutely love pasta argh)
My GP hasn't prescribed any medication until they're certain what type I have, so currently waiting for a hospital referral for antibody test (I think...). GP also said not to bother with glucose testing just now as they're unsure. It's just really overwhelming as I'm not sure what, if anything, I should be doing. Is there also a possibility that I just have a naturally high baseline of glucose levels, without having diabetes, or is that me totally in denial?!
Just wanted to hear whether anyone else has had a similar experience. Any reassurance at all would be helpful!
Thanks
L
I've had a little read through these blogs posts since having a blood test where it was suspected that I have T2. I'm only 24, I'm not overweight and I do loads of running. The result came as a huge shock to me as I haven't had any symptoms - I only mentioned a pain in abdomen when at the GP for something else.
After a second blood test, with HbA1c of 7 (or 53, depending on which scale), GP mentioned it was worth checking for delayed onset type 1 diabetes as I'm young and not overweight. I was given a glucose testing kit which I've had a mess around with - the readings can be a little unsettling, especially when I cross referenced against my boyfriends glucose levels after eating the same etc (11.4, 2 hours after pasta... I absolutely love pasta argh)
My GP hasn't prescribed any medication until they're certain what type I have, so currently waiting for a hospital referral for antibody test (I think...). GP also said not to bother with glucose testing just now as they're unsure. It's just really overwhelming as I'm not sure what, if anything, I should be doing. Is there also a possibility that I just have a naturally high baseline of glucose levels, without having diabetes, or is that me totally in denial?!
Just wanted to hear whether anyone else has had a similar experience. Any reassurance at all would be helpful!
Thanks
L