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<blockquote data-quote="gonpanning" data-source="post: 72445" data-attributes="member: 18678"><p>Hi there</p><p></p><p>Thought it was about time I introduced myself as I've been watching from the sidelines for a while..</p><p></p><p>I've been on a testing roundabout since January after I realised that I was thirsty & going to the loo a lot, losing weight for no apparent reason (over a stone now), getting sickness after eating too many carbs, and getting tingling/numb toes. With 2 diabetic relatives (Type 1 and 2), it seemed obvious, so I did some self-tests - 8 mmol after fasting, and between 9 and 12 mmol 2 hrs after eating.</p><p></p><p>My GP's test gave a fasting glucose of 6.1, and HBA1C of 6.5, and glucose tolerance tests followed, as I was considered borderline. This test gave fasting results of 5.9, and 15.9 after my yummy glucose drink. Apparently this was 'inconclusive' though I'd been reading your site and others so I thought otherwise. Still, I did a retest 4 weeks later which has given readings of 5.6 and 12.7, and after 3 months of being undiagnosed I finally get the verdict at tomorrow's clinic....</p><p></p><p>I haven't had much support from the medics so far, but I've read as much as I can - especially on this site, which is a big help. I've bought a blood glucose meter, and I'm getting more aware of how different foods affect my blood sugars. I was told by my GP that my tingling toes couldn't be related to my blood sugars, but I've found if I keep my blood sugars low and do some exercise, I don't get a problem. Hmm. I was also told by someone who works in the trade as it were, that I am likely to be borderline and don't need to test regularly, but how else do I find out what works for me? </p><p></p><p>Can't wait for tomorrow's appointment.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gonpanning, post: 72445, member: 18678"] Hi there Thought it was about time I introduced myself as I've been watching from the sidelines for a while.. I've been on a testing roundabout since January after I realised that I was thirsty & going to the loo a lot, losing weight for no apparent reason (over a stone now), getting sickness after eating too many carbs, and getting tingling/numb toes. With 2 diabetic relatives (Type 1 and 2), it seemed obvious, so I did some self-tests - 8 mmol after fasting, and between 9 and 12 mmol 2 hrs after eating. My GP's test gave a fasting glucose of 6.1, and HBA1C of 6.5, and glucose tolerance tests followed, as I was considered borderline. This test gave fasting results of 5.9, and 15.9 after my yummy glucose drink. Apparently this was 'inconclusive' though I'd been reading your site and others so I thought otherwise. Still, I did a retest 4 weeks later which has given readings of 5.6 and 12.7, and after 3 months of being undiagnosed I finally get the verdict at tomorrow's clinic.... I haven't had much support from the medics so far, but I've read as much as I can - especially on this site, which is a big help. I've bought a blood glucose meter, and I'm getting more aware of how different foods affect my blood sugars. I was told by my GP that my tingling toes couldn't be related to my blood sugars, but I've found if I keep my blood sugars low and do some exercise, I don't get a problem. Hmm. I was also told by someone who works in the trade as it were, that I am likely to be borderline and don't need to test regularly, but how else do I find out what works for me? Can't wait for tomorrow's appointment. [/QUOTE]
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