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So...I got confirmation yesterday that I am diabetic, i'm guessing type 2...im guessing at everything basically. I know I should go back to my drs for more info but right at this moment i need to step off the medical rollercoaster (a lot else going on inc long term anxiety)
it started 8-10 weeks ago when i had a stinking cold and needed to take steroids (asthma & COPD) I felt so ill including chest pains, ended up in A&E where heart issues were ruled out and nothing actually ruled in but my blood and urine showed glucose trace so sent to my GP......
Lots of bloods later im told i have anaemia and low ferritin (80 & 5) elevated WBC (14, being investigated) and probably diabetes (HB1c 60) but need to retest, they mess up my retest so thats retaken another 2 weeks down the line and results were given to me yesterday (HB1c 52) I don't need to test my blood on a meter and i've be prescribed metformin and to come back in 3 months...thats pretty much as much as i know.
Is there any way of knowing how long ive had it.
My diet isnt bad...its not brilliant but id say better than average although this year it has slipped due to a couple of very stressful situations (1 ongoing)
Not sure ive had symptoms of diabetes, not sure if the utter fatigue is anaemia or diabetes or both...just feeling utterly lost, i'm guessing from the lax 8 week gap that my numbers arent bad but just more guessing.
So, avoid sugar obviously but how much like no chocolate at all? (not happening!) Limit alcohol (already do last drink was 3 months ago) Limit starchy carbs? (easier)
Worth getting a meter or not (i hate finger prick tests so might be wasted) but I feel i might get a grip on numbers and food if i can see the difference it makes.
Sorry, i know its a bit rambling but thats what my brain feels like right now with the tiredness etc I guess a bit overwhelmed (more guessing!)
AZ
it started 8-10 weeks ago when i had a stinking cold and needed to take steroids (asthma & COPD) I felt so ill including chest pains, ended up in A&E where heart issues were ruled out and nothing actually ruled in but my blood and urine showed glucose trace so sent to my GP......
Lots of bloods later im told i have anaemia and low ferritin (80 & 5) elevated WBC (14, being investigated) and probably diabetes (HB1c 60) but need to retest, they mess up my retest so thats retaken another 2 weeks down the line and results were given to me yesterday (HB1c 52) I don't need to test my blood on a meter and i've be prescribed metformin and to come back in 3 months...thats pretty much as much as i know.
Is there any way of knowing how long ive had it.
My diet isnt bad...its not brilliant but id say better than average although this year it has slipped due to a couple of very stressful situations (1 ongoing)
Not sure ive had symptoms of diabetes, not sure if the utter fatigue is anaemia or diabetes or both...just feeling utterly lost, i'm guessing from the lax 8 week gap that my numbers arent bad but just more guessing.
So, avoid sugar obviously but how much like no chocolate at all? (not happening!) Limit alcohol (already do last drink was 3 months ago) Limit starchy carbs? (easier)
Worth getting a meter or not (i hate finger prick tests so might be wasted) but I feel i might get a grip on numbers and food if i can see the difference it makes.
Sorry, i know its a bit rambling but thats what my brain feels like right now with the tiredness etc I guess a bit overwhelmed (more guessing!)
AZ