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<blockquote data-quote="Lva1989" data-source="post: 2375671" data-attributes="member: 539513"><p>Hi there I’ve been looking on this forum over the past few days to escape the absolute panic I have felt when I was diagnosed on Friday! Feels like an absolute lifetime waiting for a follow up today! </p><p></p><p>I’m 31 years old and fortunate to work in A&E so always have people around to answer questions. I have just been diagnosed after thinking I had a UTI and finding glucose in my urine. Blood sugar came up at 13 so I checked in at work and Doctor did routine bloods. my hba1c was 59.</p><p></p><p>Also on the same day found out I had a underactive thyroid (runs in family) </p><p></p><p>Both diabetes and underactive thyroid were confirmed by the doctor when she reviewed my bloods. So have been prescribed levothyroxine and metaformin.</p><p></p><p>The doctor mentioned in the bloods they were going to test for autoimmune antibodies, because aswell as the underactive thyroid I also have vitiligo (very minor) and alopecia (total hair loss for 7 years) and if all postive they would get me referred to the endo team for further testing! </p><p>Does anyone know any more info about why or what that would consist of? </p><p></p><p>All a lot to take in and I’m abit overwhelmed if I am honest however the doctor has been incredible and seems to be getting on top of everything getting me booked in with the diabetes nurse and eye clinic which is so reassuring! </p><p></p><p>So thought I would say hello <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> instead of lurking in the background. </p><p></p><p>Leanne</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lva1989, post: 2375671, member: 539513"] Hi there I’ve been looking on this forum over the past few days to escape the absolute panic I have felt when I was diagnosed on Friday! Feels like an absolute lifetime waiting for a follow up today! I’m 31 years old and fortunate to work in A&E so always have people around to answer questions. I have just been diagnosed after thinking I had a UTI and finding glucose in my urine. Blood sugar came up at 13 so I checked in at work and Doctor did routine bloods. my hba1c was 59. Also on the same day found out I had a underactive thyroid (runs in family) Both diabetes and underactive thyroid were confirmed by the doctor when she reviewed my bloods. So have been prescribed levothyroxine and metaformin. The doctor mentioned in the bloods they were going to test for autoimmune antibodies, because aswell as the underactive thyroid I also have vitiligo (very minor) and alopecia (total hair loss for 7 years) and if all postive they would get me referred to the endo team for further testing! Does anyone know any more info about why or what that would consist of? All a lot to take in and I’m abit overwhelmed if I am honest however the doctor has been incredible and seems to be getting on top of everything getting me booked in with the diabetes nurse and eye clinic which is so reassuring! So thought I would say hello :) instead of lurking in the background. Leanne [/QUOTE]
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