Advice Needed. Will be diagnosed shortly

Hi Everyone,
I could really do with some advice whether you were diagnosed with Type 1 or 2 please.

I have a strong family history of diabetes. My mother was gestational, then developed Type 2, she passed away last year aged 51 through complications - Massive heart attack 3 days after a below the knee amputation.
My brother was diagnosed aged 16 with Type 1, hit him very hard & he rebelled refusing to take his insulin, BS's were about 33 - 35, i know Yikes!! Now he's 29 and so far had eyes lasered numerous times, no muscle mass left, stress fractures in both feet, complete kidney failure - awaiting kidney and pancreas transplant, high blood pressure, Underactive Thyroid. Poor guy is basically falling to pieces. So with all this my turn.
While pregnant 6 years ago i was nearly had gestational diabetes, but i managed to prevent that thankfully. About 8 months after the birth i was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, then with an Underactive Thyroid, then saw a Gastroenterologist for Crohn's Disease symptoms (no evidence of the disease, but medicated anyway - definately helps!!), then Arthritis in my joints, my right shoulder i have Calcific Tendonitis (Bursitis) which i get corticosteroid injections - excrutiatingly painful.
Now, the hospital have sent me a letter saying my glucose levels are raised. Over the last 4 weeks i'm only 2lbs off losing a stone, had bad headaches, thirsty & loo trips increased, feel absolutely starving - i've never known a hunger like it, agonising stomach pains which radiate through to my back and so irritable i'm surprised i've still got a husband!

My brother sent me a glucose monitor, i've tested myself previously and it's always been about 4, but my highest to date over the last couple of weeks has been 14.5, i nearly fell off my chair!

So, from my symptoms does it sound like Type 1 or 2? Thank you in advance

Thanks for that fast reply. Just had my fasting bloods done at the doctors, I've got Rheumatology a little bit later today too.
When you say about cutting back on the carbs, i know white bread, pasta etc are refined carbs, what about the wholemeal versions they are complex carbs aren't they. Are they any better? Then again, my other problem is the Crohn's, veg, bran and wholemeal don't do that problem any good, i can't leave the house basically.
Anymore advice will be greatfully received. thanks

Thank you so much for your input Sue. Since my last posting earlier today I have been told i'm diabetic, from my Rheumatologist of all people! I called my GP surgery to let them know & they've got me booked in tomorrow morning with the Diabetic Nurse.
Another point I forgot to mention earlier was that i am overweight and have been since having my son just over 5 years ago now, so, i think they're presuming that i have Type 2 at least that's what the Rheumatologist said. But, i also have a fatty liver which i'm being tested for Hepatitis as well.

I'd be grateful Sue if given this info that i've just added, would you still recommend asking to be seen by a specialist rather than just the Diabetic Nurse? I'll definately ask the Diabetic Nurse about the C-Peptide test.

Trust me, with the realisation that i definately have the condition it's not going to ruin and rule my life like it did with my late mother! No chance.

Again i look forward to any other advice, thanks.

Yes i see your point Sue. I have to admit i don't know what IMHO is? I tried having a guess but i really don't know could you or someone else help me with that, thanks.
I've got a suspicion that the GP's nurse does put on a different hat because the receptionist told me the diabetic nurse is in every day. They've only got one treatment room so i suspect she does a bit of everything. I'll check with her just to make sure.

I feel like i've learned loads already. I have to admit with all my other conditions & problems does make me wary of doctors, even specialists, nobody has all the answers and as far as the Crohn's is concerned they've all said "I don't know what to diagnose you with, we've found no evidence to prove it's Crohn's, but you're obviously suffering daily" Pentasa commenced from there, which does help a lot.

I'll have a good look through the other posts to see others experiences in a similar postition. thanks

I am so glad i discovered this site, although my brother has been type 1 for over 10 years i've learned more since browsing this site than those 10 years. I will definately take the bull by the horns & get that C-Peptide test, i do agree about the autoimmune diseases.
Who else is collecting autoimmune diseases as though they were stamps! If you don't try to be positive you'd break down and cry & i don't want to do that.

I saw my mother deteriorate, the only thing i'm thankful for i didn't travel over 7 hours to see her with an amputated leg just to travel back home & be told she passed away. She was my best friend but she never took any advice that was good for her. I will. I have a 5 year old & there's no way i'd leave him. Enough of being morbid. Life is for living & that's exactly what i'm going to do!

Any tips on what foods or drinks to definately avoid would be much appreciated. Chocoholic, wicked username but there's no way i'll be having the chocolate laced with laxatives (sorbitol), whoever thought of that idea is sick in the head, cruel or what! :!: