TracyA said:
I was diagnosed around 4-5 weeks ago,my first reading was 14,going up to highest 25.4.I was prescribed x2 500mg Metformin,and now take 4per day,and still my levels are high ranging between 11-15.I cant seem to get them down,and im eating well.Im seeing the nurse soon as im worried. :cry:
Hi Trace
Welcome to the challenge of Diabetes control.
Eight years ago after my initial diagnosis it was not unusual to experience BG levels fluctuating between 10 - 30+ mmols. For a further three years it drove me mad! testing up to four times a day with results averaging as good as 9.0 one day and then into the teens and above for the next two or three day period. NOTE It is important that you have a negative result from the urine and ketoasidosis test. Furthermore, that the laboratory tests of tryglicerides levels are within range.
I remember receiving a lot of advice , and help from the diabetes specialist at the beginning.
Unfortunately my earlier enthusiam and the interest of medical centre wained after HBa1C results generally became below 9.0.
I felt lethargic and utterly dispointed with my energy levels.
Not what you wanted to hear Trace ,I'm sure!
However there was good news round the corner. Having taken the oppertunity to retire early, we moved to France. All the trauma of medical registration because of Diabetes was soon rewarded.
Long story short, a visit to the local medic for a muscle damage resulted in an immediate entry into hospital for a complete diabetic analysis. After a mandatory stay of four days I was allowed home.
The original array of pills:- ( Metformin, Piogl''ss and others ) was destroyed and replaced by two simple injections of insulin per day. At last a final goodbye to all the flatulence and bloating.
Blood sugar now regulary below 7.0, with renewed vigour, interest and self esteem. All the strips I require, with laboratory tests every two months, a fresh start, a total new lifestyle!
Why didn't the NHS consider my health important enough to propose the same care as I now receive in France. Thank you Mr. Brown! for saving public funds! to refurbish Old London Town?
I sincerely hope you faire better than I did with health care in the UK. Join Diabetes UK and read in the bi monthly magazine,similar comments of other sufferers in England.
I wish! I wish! that they had proposed the insulin regime for me at the start, I would certainly have had a better quality of life in those first few years.
Best of luck Trace'
Kindest Regard's
stingray