Am really miffed. With the doctor but also with myself. I have just been diagnosed type 2.
Two months ago I had a random health check up which included a fasting test. I was told that the result showed a high BG level and that I needed another test as I could be developing type 2 Diabetes. No instructions/recommendations were given to me on what to do Diet or Exercise wise and neither was I made aware of my readings. I was simply told to come back and have another test. I booked the test for 6 weeks after.
During the 6 week wait, I scoured the internet and saw recommended steps I should be taking as a pre-diabetic. I cut out sugar in coffee, joined weightwatchers and started to gently exercise (jogging). I was really unfit and over weight at 16 stone 13 lbs. I really exercised slowly (1 minute jog, 2 minute walk and repeated ten times. Did this 4 times a week and walked on the other days for 30 mins. I gradually amended my jogging so that a week before my second test, I was running 1.5 miles without stopping and doing this 5 times a week. So my intensive exercise was only in the last week before my second test.
Back I go for my second test (hb1ac). Whilst waiting for the Hb1ac results (one week) my jogging has intensified to 3 miles per day, 5 times a week. My weight has dropped to 15 stone 12 lbs (lost 1 stone 1lb). My results came back. I asked what my original results were and GP said 8.5. She then said I have good and bad news. Bad news. "Your result this time is 7.3. According to the World Health Organisation, two tests over 7 means you are diabetic". The good news is that you have dropped 1.2 from 8.5! This means you can manage (for now) your diabetes with just Diet and Exercise.
I made a drop in 6 weeks from 8.5 to 7.3 with only a minor change in sugar intake and gentle exercise for 5 of the 6 weeks. If only I had arranged the second test for 8 weeks after the first, instead of 6 weeks, given the running (3 miles per day) I am now doing and my diet change, I bet I would've had a second reading under 7 (my estimate would've been 6.1). This would've made me a non-diabetic!! (but still poss pre-diabetic?) She has offered no other tests to confirm diabetes (thought you should have a glucose drink test?)
I am so annoyed. Both with my GP for a lack of guidance ad also myself for not waiting slightly longer than 6 weeks for a second test. I am also furious with myself for being type 2 (if i am). I am confused and not sure if I should have a second opinion elsewhere? Any suggestions?
I should also mention, that during the time between the first and second test, I bought a home monitor (AccuChek Aviva nano). My 30 day average 2 hours before my evening meal is 5.7. My 30 day average 2 hours after a meal is 6.7. My overall 30 day average (morning and evening readings) is 6.1.
Sorry for the rant. Any suggestions? or do I just accept that I am now a diabetic..........
Two months ago I had a random health check up which included a fasting test. I was told that the result showed a high BG level and that I needed another test as I could be developing type 2 Diabetes. No instructions/recommendations were given to me on what to do Diet or Exercise wise and neither was I made aware of my readings. I was simply told to come back and have another test. I booked the test for 6 weeks after.
During the 6 week wait, I scoured the internet and saw recommended steps I should be taking as a pre-diabetic. I cut out sugar in coffee, joined weightwatchers and started to gently exercise (jogging). I was really unfit and over weight at 16 stone 13 lbs. I really exercised slowly (1 minute jog, 2 minute walk and repeated ten times. Did this 4 times a week and walked on the other days for 30 mins. I gradually amended my jogging so that a week before my second test, I was running 1.5 miles without stopping and doing this 5 times a week. So my intensive exercise was only in the last week before my second test.
Back I go for my second test (hb1ac). Whilst waiting for the Hb1ac results (one week) my jogging has intensified to 3 miles per day, 5 times a week. My weight has dropped to 15 stone 12 lbs (lost 1 stone 1lb). My results came back. I asked what my original results were and GP said 8.5. She then said I have good and bad news. Bad news. "Your result this time is 7.3. According to the World Health Organisation, two tests over 7 means you are diabetic". The good news is that you have dropped 1.2 from 8.5! This means you can manage (for now) your diabetes with just Diet and Exercise.
I made a drop in 6 weeks from 8.5 to 7.3 with only a minor change in sugar intake and gentle exercise for 5 of the 6 weeks. If only I had arranged the second test for 8 weeks after the first, instead of 6 weeks, given the running (3 miles per day) I am now doing and my diet change, I bet I would've had a second reading under 7 (my estimate would've been 6.1). This would've made me a non-diabetic!! (but still poss pre-diabetic?) She has offered no other tests to confirm diabetes (thought you should have a glucose drink test?)
I am so annoyed. Both with my GP for a lack of guidance ad also myself for not waiting slightly longer than 6 weeks for a second test. I am also furious with myself for being type 2 (if i am). I am confused and not sure if I should have a second opinion elsewhere? Any suggestions?
I should also mention, that during the time between the first and second test, I bought a home monitor (AccuChek Aviva nano). My 30 day average 2 hours before my evening meal is 5.7. My 30 day average 2 hours after a meal is 6.7. My overall 30 day average (morning and evening readings) is 6.1.
Sorry for the rant. Any suggestions? or do I just accept that I am now a diabetic..........