New Diagnosed OGGT

My fasting BG on diagnosis was 27.9 !!!

My hba1c was 13.9

That was in mid sept. I take metformin SR twice daily and have been following LCHF. I'm now testing my BG around 5 times a day and it is around the 7s. Don't worry- it's do able. Just ask loads of questions. People on here are fab.

GregB said:

Had elevated sugar in my blood 18 months ago (fasting 8.1), It was suggested I could be pre-diabetic. No further tests until last week after sugar was found in my urine. My OGTT result after 2 hours was 20.2, I have received a letter from my doctor confirming I have diabetes mellitus and have to attend a diabetic clinic. My big concern is the result 20.2, it seems very high compared to what I can see on the internet and now I'm very worried. Has anybody else had readings this high as I'm now very worried.

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Hi there! I felt the same when I was first diagnosed. The best bits of advice I can give are as follows:
Get a meter. The best one is the SD code free because the strips are the cheapest around. If you go to the chemists the strips are £25 per pot for the meters they sell. Although you must buy the codefree on line, you can buy the strips in bulk eg 5 pots for £25 if you use the discount code. First class postage is 50p.
http://www.homehealth-uk.com/medical/blood_glucose_monitor_testing.htm
I kept a food diary. In the beginning, test before food and then 1 hour and 2 hours after. This gives you an idea of what foods you can and can't eat. After a month or two you will have a pretty good idea and will need to test less often though I usually test a couple of times a day or if I feel funny or unwell.
I also followed a low carb diet. LCHF worked for me. It's easy, don't need to weigh anything or carb or calorie count and the food is filling. I have lost 3 St 10lbs since January. See
http://www.dietdoctor.com/
Good luck with whatever you decide to do!

I too am newly diagnosed Type 2 and also worried, my fasting levels (both done at clinic) where 9.4 and 10.2, I have a meter and checked my level before i had dinner 15.4 and 2 hours after 16.3. Only going to see the nurse at diabetic clinic on 28/11/14 and then will be put on medication, but I am worrying as I feel my levels are high and its a long time to wait before I can be prescribed meds. Been feeling pretty **** for months, and since being diagnosed, feel worse. Dizzy, headaches, tiredness etc, I dont know whether its because i am aware of diabetes now, or if my symptoms are genuine

on diagmose, my bs level was 31

fionamarie said:

I too am newly diagnosed Type 2 and also worried, my fasting levels (both done at clinic) where 9.4 and 10.2, I have a meter and checked my level before i had dinner 15.4 and 2 hours after 16.3. Only going to see the nurse at diabetic clinic on 28/11/14 and then will be put on medication, but I am worrying as I feel my levels are high and its a long time to wait before I can be prescribed meds. Been feeling pretty **** for months, and since being diagnosed, feel worse. Dizzy, headaches, tiredness etc, I dont know whether its because i am aware of diabetes now, or if my symptoms are genuine

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GregB said:

Hi Fiona, yes they seem very relaxed... I was told that they could see me in 4 weeks time (no meds)? I actually feel fine but I know how powerful the mind can be when you start worrying, I'm sure you'll be ok.

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Diet doctor! It is counter intuitive but you will have a dramatic improvement in bs! Can't recommend it enough! Www.dietdoctor.com

gregb, my bs levels have come down alot
i gave up bread, rice, sugar, biscuits, sweets and cakes.
i have had a few slip ups but it does become easier as time goes on, and with the help from members here