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Diabetes and menopause

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Chelle58

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I’m newly diagnosed with really high readings , hba1c 137 . I’ve never had any indication of diabetes before so I think having just gone through the menopause and having prostrap treatment last year for endometriosis has maybe hastened it . But I just want to sort myself out now and be as well as possible . Has anyone any tips about coping with menopause and diabetes ?
 
What type of diabetes have you been diagnosed with and are you taking any medication for your diabetes?
 
Chelle58 said:
Hello
I’m newly diagnosed with really high readings , hba1c 137 . I’ve never had any indication of diabetes before so I think having just gone through the menopause and having prostrap treatment last year for endometriosis has maybe hastened it . But I just want to sort myself out now and be as well as possible . Has anyone any tips about coping with menopause and diabetes ?
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Hi Chelle58, Welcome to the forum.
Can you tell us which type of diabetes you have? It will help people to give the correct advise.
I also got diagnosed whilst still in menopause, horrid isn't it trying to cope with so much going on. At that time I tried with the help of my doctor to get the menopause under control whilst also trying to change my diet to help my diabetes. Get a little personal fan for meno and I'd suggest getting a blood sugar monitor and test before meals and 2 hours after, so you can see what spikes you. It may also help with the meno to sort out your diabetes.
Good luck ((((hugs)))) :)
 
Thank you for your replies . I’m type 2 and yes I’m on metformin and avorstatin . The nurse has given me a blood sugar monitor which I’m using twice a day just now . Good idea about testing 2 hours after meals . I’m determined to get my diet under control . I lost 2 stone since Xmas and that’s what made me ask for blood tests (I actually thought it was thyroid as my sister was diagnosed with that at menopause .) a bit shocked with diabetes diagnosis tbh but hey I just have to work with it now
 
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