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Is there anything I can do in the meantime

Hi. At your age if you do have diabetes it will be T1 not T2 and as others have said can come on quickly. Get a finger-prick test done at a pharmacy if you can or call 111 or go straight to A&E if you continue to feel unwell. In the meantime cut the carbs right down and drink lots of water until you can get a diagnosis. If you find an open pharmacy who won't do a finger-prick test then think about buying some Ketostix for testing ketones and even a meter and strips if they have them.
 
Daibell said:
Hi. At your age if you do have diabetes it will be T1 not T2 and as others have said can come on quickly. Get a finger-prick test done at a pharmacy if you can or call 111 or go straight to A&E if you continue to feel unwell. In the meantime cut the carbs right down and drink lots of water until you can get a diagnosis. If you find an open pharmacy who won't do a finger-prick test then think about buying some Ketostix for testing ketones and even a meter and strips if they have them.
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Thank you soo much
none of the pharmacies around my house are open but I'll definitely go to one tomorrow.
 
Fluffy12, I'm really worried about you. You keep saying you'll phone 111 soon but don't appear to have done so. Hopefully you're feeling a little better but T1 diabetes is very serious and can progress very quickly. Without treatment, it can kill you. Please don't put off getting help.
 
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