The dreadful eyesight's due to the change in blood sugar levels. Your brain was used to compensating for the sugar distorting your vision... And it has to quit doing that. If it gets really annoying, get yourself some cheap reading glasses; it's not likely to last more than a few weeks anyway. So that's a good thing, believe it or not: the bad stuff's leaving your system. Yay!Hi Folks,
I was diagnosed last week with type 2 diabetes after being ill for about 3 months.
HbA1c was 102 I’ve been prescribed Gliclazide and Metformin which seems to have things under control for the time being.
There was some debate as to whether I was type 1 or 2 as I’m 35 and not massively overweight but as the medication is working seems to be type 2.
What I would said is this week I didn’t realise just how bad I was as I’ve loads more energy especially in the mornings.
So far though I still get very tired about 3/4pm in the afternoon and my vision is dreadful.
Thought I would join the forum for advice and encouragement. I was alright last week but today starting to feel a bit sorry for myself.
Hi Folks,
I was diagnosed last week with type 2 diabetes after being ill for about 3 months.
HbA1c was 102 I’ve been prescribed Gliclazide and Metformin which seems to have things under control for the time being.
There was some debate as to whether I was type 1 or 2 as I’m 35 and not massively overweight but as the medication is working seems to be type 2.
What I would said is this week I didn’t realise just how bad I was as I’ve loads more energy especially in the mornings.
So far though I still get very tired about 3/4pm in the afternoon and my vision is dreadful.
Thought I would join the forum for advice and encouragement. I was alright last week but today starting to feel a bit sorry for myself.
Reading your post that is me right there. Thanks for sharing. I was diagnosed ten days ago after being sick for a few weeks the same. It feels like a total rollercoaster. Have learnt loads from the forum in just two day it’s a brilliant place for info and reaching out.
I can completely relate to the vision issues - terribly blurred vision was one of the symptoms (along with thirst) which sent me trotting off for diagnosis in December. I went from middle-aged long sight to being pretty short-sighted overnight. None of my specs worked for me, and since my distance vision was badly affected, I wasn’t safe (or legal) to drive and I couldn’t just get specs because everything changed on a daily basis.Hi Folks,
I was diagnosed last week with type 2 diabetes after being ill for about 3 months.
HbA1c was 102 I’ve been prescribed Gliclazide and Metformin which seems to have things under control for the time being.
There was some debate as to whether I was type 1 or 2 as I’m 35 and not massively overweight but as the medication is working seems to be type 2.
What I would said is this week I didn’t realise just how bad I was as I’ve loads more energy especially in the mornings.
So far though I still get very tired about 3/4pm in the afternoon and my vision is dreadful.
Thought I would join the forum for advice and encouragement. I was alright last week but today starting to feel a bit sorry for myself.
Good that it’s working for you but a type 2 is better having less meds than more carbs in general. Obviously for type 1’s meds aren’t optional but for a 2 then best way to avoid hypo is to not be on glucose lowering meds. This means reducing insulin resistance by having less insulin flowing (which the glicazide increases) and decreasing demand for it by eating fewer carbs is for most people the most beneficial way to go.Hi, I'm newly diagnosed too, and just started on insulin.
I'm having to check after each exercise class if I'm low and often had to eat a banana and some nuts between classes to make sure I am ok for the next class.
I'm also still learning about what foods give enough energy but don't spike too much vs what keeps me safe from a hypo.
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