LivingLoud
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thanks, i just decided i'd had enough of the way things are and it was time to fight back
Hello @midschick1 , @1954jessy , I've been checking in with the forums for 6 weeks now. Everyday I learn something new.
Keep reading, you're doing all the right things. Knowledge is power!!
Wow, read your footnote. Seems we're lucky to have you on our side.. Thank you.
I am now moving on to 1 metformin tablet twice a day. I am struggling with fatigue lack of concentration getting bad headaches and feeling depressed. I just wanted to know if anyone else has had this problem or is it just me.
I went through an early menopause at 39 - I wonder if early menopause and diabetes are related?I am a new member and was diagnosed with diabetes just 7 days ago. It is still sinking in. I have other issues medical such a vitamin D deficiency, anaemia and I have hit early menopause too. I had my gallbladder removed 5 years ago. My doctor and diabetic nurse have been amazing and are giving me great support but think I may be a type 1 not 2 diabetic. I am currently on Metformin 1 tablet a day for 1 week moving to 2 next week. I am also on Vitamin D and iron tablets. Both my mother and farther had and have diabetes. My mum died 3 1/2 years ago due to her having heart problem brought on by uncontrolled diabetes she was 73. I found the website by chance but now feel I have somewhere to go to gain help for people who live with diabetes.
I went through what I was told was early onset menopause at 37. My hormones were checked and had suddenly dropped to post menopausal levels. From absolutely regular to nothing in 4 weeks. It is now 11 years later and my first visit to a endocrinologist and he told me most of my annoying symptoms were menopause. I said I am done menopause. He then told me that what I had done was premature ovarian failure and that I now at 49 have to go through menopause again because now I am the right age for it?. What the ????? I was diagnosed with menopause and diabetes on the same doctors appointment. Needless to say that was a rough day. I can't say if they are related but I would not be at all surprised. This same endo went on to tell me that I would never be able to lose weight or control my sugars and that he was putting me on victoza while I waited for bariatric surgery. This despite a 30 pound weight loss and an A1c of 5.8. This was the first time he ever met me. He will never meet me again.I went through an early menopause at 39 - I wonder if early menopause and diabetes are related?
I felt like that until I decided to take control and get to the doctors. Been about 3 wks now and I just have the odd rough day.I am now moving on to 1 metformin tablet twice a day. I am struggling with fatigue lack of concentration getting bad headaches and feeling depressed. I just wanted to know if anyone else has had this problem or is it just me.
I hope he is too. 10 years of hot flashes and night sweats that have finally gone away. I don't even want to think about doing it all again lol.He sounds like a Delight! I find it hard to believe if you've been through a menopause at 37 (like me) you'd go through it again at 48/49?? Bizarre and I hope he is wrong for both our sakes lol.
I went through what I was told was early onset menopause at 37. My hormones were checked and had suddenly dropped to post menopausal levels. From absolutely regular to nothing in 4 weeks. It is now 11 years later and my first visit to a endocrinologist and he told me most of my annoying symptoms were menopause. I said I am done menopause. He then told me that what I had done was premature ovarian failure and that I now at 49 have to go through menopause again because now I am the right age for it?. What the ????? I was diagnosed with menopause and diabetes on the same doctors appointment. Needless to say that was a rough day. I can't say if they are related but I would not be at all surprised. This same endo went on to tell me that I would never be able to lose weight or control my sugars and that he was putting me on victoza while I waited for bariatric surgery. This despite a 30 pound weight loss and an A1c of 5.8. This was the first time he ever met me. He will never meet me again.
Whoop whoop that's excellent !! How much so far?@Lisajohamn2014 thanks for the advice. The fatigue seems to be easing and I have lost 1/2 this week.
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