diagnosis

  1. N

    Lada/gad Antibodies

    Good morning. After a sleepless night and lots of reading I decided to ask here as I can't find what I'm looking for. You all are very knowledgeale so I'm crossing my fingers. Nearly 2 years ago I was diagnosed with type 2 with an hba1c of 58. I avoided medication by changing my diet to a...
  2. R

    19 Years Old, Worried about Type II

    Hey guys, this may turn into a rant, and so I am sorry in advance, but I'm very upset with myself for allowing this to happen. I am 19 years old, a healthy weight, don't drink and don't smoke tobacco. However, I have been showing the telltale signs of Type II diabetes for the past few days - a...
  3. starry-night-sky

    Blood test results have come back - 1 abnormal result

    Hi everyone, I just wanted to post an update on my situation. So yesterday I got my results of my blood tests I've had recently. For my hba1c I had in February at my first Endo appointment, the result is 37 mmol/L. I had a 2 hour OGTT in March. The fasting level is 5.1 which the letter says is...
  4. Llinz04

    First thoughts when diagnosed? (Type 1)

    I'm curious to see what everyone's first thoughts when they got diagnosed. When were you diagnosed, and how old were you. Thoughts about the present and the future.. needles and diet that would have to be followed, checking blood levels everyday for the rest of your life... Let's see if there...
  5. Kate_B

    Fundamental Question: Do I have Diabetes?

    Hello, I live and work in Qatar, and therefore I don't have easy access to the NHS. In fact a few years ago I tried to get them to assess my diabetes from the results tests taken in Qatar. Their response was that they didn't use those units. I was thinking, it's a straight conversion, just...
  6. ruby_jane26

    Too early for a pump?

    Hi guys, I have my hba1c appointment soom which is my second hba1c ever. My first was 12.8 (at diagnosis). I feel like i could benefit from an insulin pump and my dsn said a few weeks ago that it shouldn't be a problem going on a pump, just need to sort out funding. The reason for getting a pump...
  7. S

    urine glucose

    Hi all. My urine glucose right now is 8.4mmol. is this high? I've been feeling really tired recently especially after eating. 16yof with DI
  8. F

    Confused!!

    Hi diabetes forum :) I am very confused as to whether I have diabetes or not and was hoping to find some guidance here! I had a urine sample taken two days ago for a abdominal condition recently and it showed elevated sugar levels in my urine - the doctor then did a finger prick test and the...
  9. G

    Should I be concerned?

    Hi! I'm 18 and for the last couple of days my hips and shoulders have been fairly sore. I do exercise but not in a way that my shoulders should be sore or for how sore my hips have been. I have also been experiencing some slight tingling in my hands, but mostly only when im thinking about it. I...
  10. Mynameiskez

    Getting the correct diagnosis of diabetes type?

    How exactly do they know which type you are? I'm really struggling with management. I was diagnosed three years ago, prescribed 1000mg of metfomin and sent on my way - fully discharged and no follow up. Luckily i has health insurance at a work and am a curious type. I used the insurance to...
  11. vmhall93

    Help! hyperglycemia Symptoms but perfect sugars?!

    Hi I'm hoping someone could shed some light on my situation as speaking to my healthcare is like banging my head against a wall!! The past week or so I have being having symptoms of high blood sugars but when i check they are relatively "normal" (around 7.1) my symptoms are, dizzyness...
  12. N

    Newbie, frustrated with doctors! haha

    Hi all, Newbie here. Do not think I have full blown diabetes of the sorts, but have struggled with feeling sick all of the time for several years now, which has worsened. I decided to join here to learn for myself how to assist my condition, after I went to a doctor and was told that "lots...
  13. Nicholls_Clips_

    Documentary

    Hi guys, I was thinking about making a serious documentary on my story of diagnoses just over 2 years ago? Can anyone recommend a company or channel I could try to contact?
  14. D

    Confusion upon confusion

    I am a 54 yrs old male. After going to my GP with thrush I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes (I had very high Ketones). I went to a clinic two weeks later and saw a registrar who did a few physical checks and said it was type 2 provided some meds and said to go back to my GP. After reviewing my...
  15. JordanMarie

    Do I have diabetes??

    Hi everyone, my doctor wants to test me for type 1 diabetes and I'm just wondered if I could get some advice on what some of the main symptoms are? She is testing me based on my low immune system and constant infections. I mostly get tonsillitis, chest infections, conjunctivitus, ear infections...