Help Needed

[michaela2015]

Hi All.
I was only diagnosed with Diabetes a couple of weeks ago, this site is wonderful and full of useful info, my brother was doing research on my behalf and came across it, I did post a question about my increase in blood sugars and did get some help, I am now due back at hospital on Wednesday morning.
my question is that I was first put on Metformin and this didn't touch it, then they increased the dose again no change my blood sugars range from 13.5 now to 33.1 then i was put on 80mg Glicuazide to take in the morning, they said that this would dramatically drop my blood sugars but have been on the 3 days and im still high my last reading today was 26.5.
i wanted to know if its true what my doctor told me that Glicuazide will use what insulin i have left to bring sugars down and if it doesn't then the chances are i am not procusing any insulin, as yet they are saying I am type 1 even though i am in my 40s i guess i am just hoping they have it wrong and i can or will be able to manage this with diet alone.
Thank you all again, such a great site :O) xx

 

[Paul59]

Welcome,Your brother has done you proud.
This maybe one of the best places you could find. Read around & learn & ask any questions you need to, there's a wealth of info here from those that live & control it well.
Most of us follow a low carb higher fat way of eating as this has many benefits not only for diabetes. That's because sugar/carbs & starchy items are our main enermy & need to be cut as much as posible.

 

[JTL]

Some very high readings there.
Bit quiet this place but I'm sure someone with more knowledge will be along soon.
What are you eating?
There's a reason our bloods go high and it's usually the grub that's responsible.

 

[Spiker]

It does seem possible you have Type 1. Ask for GADA and C peptide tests at your next appointment. Probably they will agree due to your poor response to insulin stimulating drugs.