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So. I’m feeling confused, angry, upset, panicked, daunted, disappointed (in myself)...and I’ve not even been diagnosed yet!! But I know...
A little about me - 47yo, married male, Surrey, UK.
You know when something isn’t quite right? I’ve been feeling run down for a good few months. Thirsty, peeing a little more often, particularly at night, and more recently intermittent tingling and numbness in my hands and now my feet.
Plucked up the courage to go and see the Doc last Friday (15th November). I told him my symptoms and that I thought I might have the D-word (I’d researched online and scared myself half to death). Did a pee test. He told me that ‘I might be on to something’ as there was some Glucose in my sample and he told me I should have a blood test.
I went for the blood test yesterday and now it’s a waiting game. I think I’m feeling progressively worse, but not sure if it’s in my mind or not. Told my wife yesterday (was dreading that!) when I got back from the hospital and we both broke down and had a good cry. Much needed and so glad that I told her. But I don’t want her to blame in an way responsible.
Now feeling really anxious and confused. Lost my appetite and worried about eating anything apart from yoghurt and nuts! Drinking lots of water. Walking. A lot. Although I always walked between 7-10k steps a day! Assuming this is a natural reaction!?
I don’t see myself as particularly overweight or unfit, although I do have a sweet tooth. And I guess my job and lifestyle means that I’m not always able to eat the right things at the right time.
Feel like I would just like confirmation now, so that I can deal with it. All this waiting and uncertainty isn’t good. I think it’s just making my symptoms worse. And of course a lack of sleep isn’t helping!
Trying to stay positive. I just joined this forum today and already feeling buoyed reading some of the posts. And of course cathartic to write this all down.
Any thoughts, advice and guidance much appreciated.
All for now.
Mark
A little about me - 47yo, married male, Surrey, UK.
You know when something isn’t quite right? I’ve been feeling run down for a good few months. Thirsty, peeing a little more often, particularly at night, and more recently intermittent tingling and numbness in my hands and now my feet.
Plucked up the courage to go and see the Doc last Friday (15th November). I told him my symptoms and that I thought I might have the D-word (I’d researched online and scared myself half to death). Did a pee test. He told me that ‘I might be on to something’ as there was some Glucose in my sample and he told me I should have a blood test.
I went for the blood test yesterday and now it’s a waiting game. I think I’m feeling progressively worse, but not sure if it’s in my mind or not. Told my wife yesterday (was dreading that!) when I got back from the hospital and we both broke down and had a good cry. Much needed and so glad that I told her. But I don’t want her to blame in an way responsible.
Now feeling really anxious and confused. Lost my appetite and worried about eating anything apart from yoghurt and nuts! Drinking lots of water. Walking. A lot. Although I always walked between 7-10k steps a day! Assuming this is a natural reaction!?
I don’t see myself as particularly overweight or unfit, although I do have a sweet tooth. And I guess my job and lifestyle means that I’m not always able to eat the right things at the right time.
Feel like I would just like confirmation now, so that I can deal with it. All this waiting and uncertainty isn’t good. I think it’s just making my symptoms worse. And of course a lack of sleep isn’t helping!
Trying to stay positive. I just joined this forum today and already feeling buoyed reading some of the posts. And of course cathartic to write this all down.
Any thoughts, advice and guidance much appreciated.
All for now.
Mark