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gourdNA

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Hi guys, im currently under going tests for diabetes type 2. I previously had gestational diabetes with insulin and metformin. Over the last 6months iv had the normal diabetic symptoms and i just tested my blood sugars and they are 22.7 after eating before that when ive been able to test they have been in the 11 or 12 range thats the highest reading ive ever had so far 22.7... do you think this is very likely i am diabetic?? Many thanks x ps i have my hba1c on thursday.

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hi welcome :)

frankly yes it sounds like it sorry

but im not medical so....
please dont take my word anything :)

either way please ask any questions you may have

good luck


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Hope u dont mind me asking but do u fit the typical profile for type 2 diabetes? Ie:- overweight, over 40 etc etc?

The reason I ask is because HCPs are STILL assuming that if u had GD and it comes back later ur automatically type 2 and they can be so WRONG!!

Many people on this forum, including me, had GD and when it came back they were told they had type 2 but then after further tests it appears that they are autoimmune. It's so common I think they need to look into pregnancy being a trigger for autoimmune diabetes...

Your levels are certainly diabetic levels but ask as many questions as you can when you next see your GP and I would probably ask for full bloods done anyway rather than worrying about a misdiagnosis... Better to know from the outset I think...




Diagnosed with GD in 2010, Completely disappeared postpartum. Re-diagnosed December 2012 with type 1.5 diabetes, age 26, BMI 22 currently controlled by only Metformin, 500mg twice a day.
 
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elaine77 said:
Hope u dont mind me asking but do u fit the typical profile for type 2 diabetes? Ie:- overweight, over 40 etc etc?

The reason I ask is because HCPs are STILL assuming that if u had GD and it comes back later ur automatically type 2 and they can be so WRONG!!

Many people on this forum, including me, had GD and when it came back they were told they had type 2 but then after further tests it appears that they are autoimmune. It's so common I think they need to look into pregnancy being a trigger for autoimmune diabetes...

Your levels are certainly diabetic levels but ask as many questions as you can when you next see your GP and I would probably ask for full bloods done anyway rather than worrying about a misdiagnosis... Better to know from the outset I think...




Diagnosed with GD in 2010, Completely disappeared postpartum. Re-diagnosed December 2012 with type 1.5 diabetes, age 26, BMI 22 currently controlled by only Metformin, 500mg twice a day.
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I am type 2
Yes over 40 when diagnosed but by no means overweight if anything I am underweight
If someone said to me they were type 2 I wouldn't assume there weight caused it no matter what the typical profile says


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Netty,

When I say typical profile for type 2 diabetes I am referring to what my consultant and GP referred to as 'markers', 'features' or 'risks' for type 2 diabetes which included being overweight, being over 40 and having a family history of type 2 diabetes in the family. This was their words, not mine and the fact that I did not fit any of them led them to carry out more tests and give me a correct diagnosis which I think is very important.

I believe if you search markers, risks or features for type 2 diabetes on the Internet the same things would crop up. With the most quoted statistic being that "80% of people are overweight at diagnosis of type 2 diabetes" I believe it shouldn't be ignored and does warrant a mention although I appreciate you may not fall into that percentage and instead fall into the lower percentage, along with others.

At no point did I mention weight being a causation of diabetes in my post.


Diagnosed with GD in 2010, Completely disappeared postpartum. Re-diagnosed December 2012 with type 1.5 diabetes, age 26, BMI 22 currently controlled by only Metformin, 500mg twice a day.
 
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elaine77 said:
Netty,

When I say typical profile for type 2 diabetes I am referring to what my consultant and GP referred to as 'markers' for type 2 diabetes which included being overweight, being over 40 and having a family history of type 2 diabetes in the family. This was their words, not mine and the fact that I did not fit any of them led them to carry out more tests and give me a correct diagnosis which I think is very important.

I believe if you search markers for type 2 diabetes on the Internet the same things would crop up. With the most quoted statistic being that "80% of people are overweight at diagnosis of type 2 diabetes" I believe it shouldn't be ignored and does warrant a mention although I appreciate you may not fall into that percentage and instead fall into the lower percentage, along with others.

At no point did I mention weight being a causation of diabetes in my post.


Diagnosed with GD in 2010, Completely disappeared postpartum. Re-diagnosed December 2012 with type 1.5 diabetes, age 26, BMI 22 currently controlled by only Metformin, 500mg twice a day.
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You didn't I know :-)
Just hate how it is stereotyped really makes me mad
Mine was genetic off my dad well that's what me DN tells me lol


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Have u had antibody tests done too and they came back negative?

Have u searched 'skinny-fat' before? Super weird some of the articles out there about it... It's about type 2 diabetics who are not overweight but their bodies have fatty deposits around the organs or something?? This apparently causes the insulin resistance!

Might help with the stereotypes because some heavier people are actually physically fitter than some people who are slim... (I couldn't outrun any of the Biggest Loser contestants after 6 weeks training and I'm a size 10!) lol


Diagnosed with GD in 2010, Completely disappeared postpartum. Re-diagnosed December 2012 with type 1.5 diabetes, age 26, BMI 22 currently controlled by only Metformin, 500mg twice a day.
 
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elaine77 said:
Have u had antibody tests done too and they came back negative?

Have u searched 'skinny-fat' before? Super weird some of the articles out there about it... It's about type 2 diabetics who are not overweight but their bodies have fatty deposits around the organs or something?? This apparently causes the insulin resistance!

Might help with the stereotypes because some heavier people are actually physically fitter than some people who are slim... (I couldn't outrun any of the Biggest Loser contestants after 6 weeks training and I'm a size 10!) lol


Diagnosed with GD in 2010, Completely disappeared postpartum. Re-diagnosed December 2012 with type 1.5 diabetes, age 26, BMI 22 currently controlled by only Metformin, 500mg twice a day.
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To be honest I don't look on the Internet as some of the stuff I have read in the past scared the s**t out of me
So I ask on here find it works for me, you really should try and exercise I would be lost without my Zumba :-)


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I'm active as in I run around after 2 young kids all day and have loads of animals to look after and I work but I just literally don't have the time to do any kind of allocated exercise time like go to the gym or anything. There already feels like there aren't enough hours in the day as it is most of the time


Diagnosed with GD in 2010, Completely disappeared postpartum. Re-diagnosed December 2012 with type 1.5 diabetes, age 26, BMI 22 currently controlled by only Metformin, 500mg twice a day.
 
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elaine77 said:
I'm active as in I run around after 2 young kids all day and have loads of animals to look after and I work but I just literally don't have the time to do any kind of allocated exercise time like go to the gym or anything. There already feels like there aren't enough hours in the day as it is most of the time


Diagnosed with GD in 2010, Completely disappeared postpartum. Re-diagnosed December 2012 with type 1.5 diabetes, age 26, BMI 22 currently controlled by only Metformin, 500mg twice a day.
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Hmm not sure what happened to my post lol

OMG with two kids you don't need too Hun I'm lucky work all day hubby works night and my girl is 21 so she looks after herself while I Zumba :-)


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21? I'll look forward to those days! Lol my kids are 6 and 3 and we have 4 dogs, 15 chickens, 7 turtles, 6 snakes and a pond full of koi fish... Did I mention there aren't enough hours in the day? Lol


Diagnosed with GD in 2010, Completely disappeared postpartum. Re-diagnosed December 2012 with type 1.5 diabetes, age 26, BMI 22 currently controlled by only Metformin, 500mg twice a day.
 
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elaine77 said:
21? I'll look forward to those days! Lol my kids are 6 and 3 and we have 4 dogs, 15 chickens, 7 turtles, 6 snakes and a pond full of koi fish... Did I mention there aren't enough hours in the day? Lol


Diagnosed with GD in 2010, Completely disappeared postpartum. Re-diagnosed December 2012 with type 1.5 diabetes, age 26, BMI 22 currently controlled by only Metformin, 500mg twice a day.
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That's a ZOO surely lol


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Yeh I should open the gates and charge haha


Diagnosed with GD in 2010, Completely disappeared postpartum. Re-diagnosed December 2012 with type 1.5 diabetes, age 26, BMI 22 currently controlled by only Metformin, 500mg twice a day.
 
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elaine77 said:
Yeh I should open the gates and charge haha


Diagnosed with GD in 2010, Completely disappeared postpartum. Re-diagnosed December 2012 with type 1.5 diabetes, age 26, BMI 22 currently controlled by only Metformin, 500mg twice a day.
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But that would mean more work lol


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And still no more hours in the day....


Diagnosed with GD in 2010, Completely disappeared postpartum. Re-diagnosed December 2012 with type 1.5 diabetes, age 26, BMI 22 currently controlled by only Metformin, 500mg twice a day.
 
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Hi there yea just because we have gestational diabetes doesnt mean we will have it forever as i was fine after my son... 3 years on and yes im defonately over weight im 27 and just have the typical.symptoms going to the toilet every 10mins drinking constantly. Im also feeling very tired and lack of energy...and get shakes and feel dizzy when i need to eat. Yesterday my bs where 22.7 highest then drop down to 12.6 then right down to 5 where i was shaking... who knows maybe a big coinsidence fingers crossd but have blood tests tmorro mornin for just the one that tests 3 months of sugars xx guess will find out soon.

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