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23 female newly diagnosed :)

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sparklystuff

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Hi,

I've literally been just diagnosed yesterday with diabetes so have been searching the net and come across this website. They are unsure yet whether it is type 1 or 2...I'm currently on tablets which are meant to be quick working for type 2 so they will be able to see if they are responsive.

I'm only 23, and in the past few years I have put a lot of weight on despite healthy eating and exercise and also suddenly got depression/anxiety last year. I only went to the doctor regarding a lipoma on my back, and mentioned my weight gain. Because of this the doctor ran some tests and my glucose fasting test came back 10.5 and also the liver tests have to be checked out

In a way I'm relieved that it could be diabetes that would explain things such as unusual weight gain, being really thirsty, depression etc so looking forward to finding more about it and talking to other peopel who have it

Sarie
 
Hi Sarie
nice to know you
Hana
 
Hi Sarie,

Here's hoping your liver tests come back fine and you soon get to grips with your diabetes, whichever type you are.

Nigel
 
Hi Sarie,

welcome to the board - sorry about your diagnosis, I was diagnosed in January. I was just the same, they thought i might be type 1 but confirmed as type 2 a few days later. The funny thing is, i went to the doctors last year feeling really low and told the doctor the only time i felt well was when i had eaten something. He said, i had depression, gave me some prozac and suggested that i see a psycholigist as it was all in my mind. He never tested my blood sugars, and i now know this is how i feel when my blood sugars are high. After a couple of months of 3 metformin a day i feel fine but have to be carefull what i eat as well. I stupidly ate some fries in KFC on saturday and paid the price almost instantly with the headaches and 'depressed' feelings.

I have lost 3 stone in 3 months watching my carbs - have a look at the low carb section on the forum. I don't 'low carb' just try and not over do them.

I hope things work out for you - this forum is great. On reflection, my diagnosis has helped me be more healthy overall. Its lovely when people say how well you look and you can buy clothes that actually fit and look good.

Best wishes

carl
 
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