Confused about diabetes

[Tina6464]

Hi,
I am new to this forum so just want some advice please, I have to take meds that pile on my weight no matter how restricted my diet is and doctor will not change them. 3 months ago my sugar level was 49 and the nurse said if the next test is the same i will be diagnosed with diabetes. Well the second test was the same but the doctor said I am prediabetic type 2. I am now confused, the doctor is referring me to the diabetes prevention course but i think it will be by computer as been told there is not one in Cornwall. I am thirsty and go to urine a lot, I bruise very easily, very tired and generally feel unwell. I have high blood pressure and high cholesterol so maybe that is why i feel ill. I just want to feel better and not so tired. I am not sure what to think, my diabetic nurse has retired before i had the second blood sugar test, so i have to trust the doctor, but i am getting mixed messages, so any input or advice would be appreciated, thanks

 

[Pipp]

Hello, and welcome, @Tina6464 . Your blood test HbA1c of 49, does take you into diabetes level, which is anything 48 and above. Prediabetes is above 41. So, you do have diabetes, but don’t despair. Many people have returned to non-diabetes levels from a much higher start point.
This information is a good place to start:
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/basic-information-for-newly-diagnosed-diabetics.17088/
Have a read, then come back with any questions you may have. Members are generally very willing to help and advise on specific queries.

 

[MrsA2]

hello Tina and welcome
What meds are you on?
How old are you, and do you have much weight you'd like/need to lose?

A low carb diet is not just for weight loss, it is very good at relieving symptoms such as you mention as most of these are a result of having too much glucose in your blood