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tsher60

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Other
Hi everyone,
So glad I found this forum, it is lovely to meet you all.

My name is Theresa and I am 55 years young :). I live in Wiltshire, UK. I have 4 children and 6 grandchildren. I bake celebration cakes for a living and am a graphic designer.

This year has been very eventful in relation to my health (or the lack of it more so). I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and I am already taking medications for this and it is working very well. My dilemma is this, I was rushed into hospital over the weekend with a query heart problem (which has not been diagnosed). I have a pain in the upper abdomen and chest and felt SO nauseous. My pulse was racing and the pain was unbearable. This is not the first time that I have had a chest/abdo pain over the past few weeks with nausea thrown in.

So, they sent me home as they could not find a heart problem (thank goodness). They took bloods and said that my cholesterol was very high (7.8) and they said I should get prescribed statins soonest by my own GP ASAP. Over the past few weeks I have also suffered numb toes on both feet plus fluid retention in both feet, feeling starved right after eating, dizzy spells, thirst and a boil and other horrible silk feeling skin which was weeping (only telling you that part as it may or may not be something you may relate to).

I had some bloods taken last week by my GP who was also concerned about the pains in the chest/abdo to learn if I had a heart problem and was called back into an urgent appointment with him today. He agreed that my heart was tickety-boo and then went on to tell me that besides my cholesterol being high, my liver function was poor, my gamma GT was not good, my kidneys were not good and that I have a blood glucose level of 6.8 with a HBA1c level of 49. He said he suspects that I have diabetes (did not mention whether it was 1 or 2. He wants me to go back in 2 weeks for a repeat (non fasting) blood test so he can determine which type I am. He also said that my glucose levels have been abnormal for some time (I was not aware of this).

My question is, do any of you relate to my story as I am now confused and actually concerned that they have only given me this information now.

Thank you in anticipation of your replies

Very best wishes
Theresa x
 
Sorry meant to add that I also have blood sugar drops where I start feeling dizzy and shaking and have to eat something quick before I pass out. x
 
I'd suggest its is most likely given age that it will be T2

You have come to the right place either way as there is a wealth of knowledge kicking about here with some lovely supportive people.

I'd also get a meter and test strips (off GP if poss) and test before food then 2 hours after eating to monitor different foods effects.
Testing when feeling unwell would also be a good idea to see your levels at that point.

Welcome
 
Thank you Welsh for your reply and for welcoming me to the forum. I am now suspecting it is type 2 also. I forgot to add that my brother has type 1 (diagnosed when he was 45 and is insulin dependant) and my sister type 2 (diagnosed when she was late 30's and she is diet controlled and on metaformin), so it is strong in the family. I shall ask my GP as you have suggested for a meter with strips as I know certain foods may be making me feel worse.

I have also put on a lot of weight so that needs to go :)! I have already downloaded the free recipe book with has some lovely recipes but I may be very restricted as I can only eat eggs if they are hidden in foods. There are plenty of other recipes to try however.

Thanks again x
 
Hi and welcome to the forum. There is some fab advice on here and great people
 
Hi and welcome....I hope you get some answers soon so you know where you're at....but rest assured you have come to the right place for help, advice and friendly support :)
 
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