nikkidobbing28
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
Can anyone help me understand.
When I was pregnant (2020)I was told I was diabetic and apparently my reading were that high they told me I was most likely type 1.
During the pregnancy I was given insulin and started to feel back to my old self. Energetic and happy. They tested me fully as it came back that I was not type 1 but type 2.
After I had the baby and was tested they told me I was no longer diabetic. My reading at my 8 week check up (15/09/20) HBA1c was 41 mmol. Super!
They kept me on metformin just incase and lo and behold my next appointment (11/7/21) was 51 mmol.
I was told to increase the dosage of metformin.
Next appointment (6/9/22) 63 mmol. I was given additional medication to take as well as metformin. (It begins with a J)
And now I’ve just had another appointment (17/1/23) my reading is 75 mmol.
I’ve been eating wellish obviously it’s just been Xmas. I’m an active 33f. 5ft 8 and weigh 11st 5lb (I put on 2lb since last appointment) I work 4 days a week in a job that requires physical work. I have 3 kids, 2 dogs and chickens. I’m on the go a lot. I’m not lazy!
Why are my HBA1C levels increasing if my weight is gone down in the last 2/3 years. I’ve never been grossly over weight but I was over 12 stone at some point.
Someone told me that NHS is reluctant to diagnose type 1 as insulin cost a lot to supply. I’m worried I am intact type 1 and I need insulin. I do feel tried and thirsty a lot. What if I’m doing a lot of damage to my body? Are these readings worrying? Is it very high? Mid way? Low end?
I have an appointment on Tuesday and I want to know what to say to the diabetic nurse as I do feel like I’m being fobbed off. I just want to feel better. I’m so tired all the time lately.
When I was pregnant (2020)I was told I was diabetic and apparently my reading were that high they told me I was most likely type 1.
During the pregnancy I was given insulin and started to feel back to my old self. Energetic and happy. They tested me fully as it came back that I was not type 1 but type 2.
After I had the baby and was tested they told me I was no longer diabetic. My reading at my 8 week check up (15/09/20) HBA1c was 41 mmol. Super!
They kept me on metformin just incase and lo and behold my next appointment (11/7/21) was 51 mmol.
I was told to increase the dosage of metformin.
Next appointment (6/9/22) 63 mmol. I was given additional medication to take as well as metformin. (It begins with a J)
And now I’ve just had another appointment (17/1/23) my reading is 75 mmol.
I’ve been eating wellish obviously it’s just been Xmas. I’m an active 33f. 5ft 8 and weigh 11st 5lb (I put on 2lb since last appointment) I work 4 days a week in a job that requires physical work. I have 3 kids, 2 dogs and chickens. I’m on the go a lot. I’m not lazy!
Why are my HBA1C levels increasing if my weight is gone down in the last 2/3 years. I’ve never been grossly over weight but I was over 12 stone at some point.
Someone told me that NHS is reluctant to diagnose type 1 as insulin cost a lot to supply. I’m worried I am intact type 1 and I need insulin. I do feel tried and thirsty a lot. What if I’m doing a lot of damage to my body? Are these readings worrying? Is it very high? Mid way? Low end?
I have an appointment on Tuesday and I want to know what to say to the diabetic nurse as I do feel like I’m being fobbed off. I just want to feel better. I’m so tired all the time lately.