In the last 2 weeks I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. I had been feeling very tired, thirsty and needed the toilet a lot. I had this for quite a few weeks but didn't do anything until I googled an itch I had "downstairs" which said it could be related to diabetes.
After reading about diabetes symptoms I seemed to match all of them I called my doctor to raise my concerns and get tested. After blood was taken I today found out that my reading was 120 and was told I should aim for 48.
I was given various printouts with food to avoid etc.
After speaking to a friend who also has Type 2 he said it would be worth getting a monitor. What has confused me looking at them they seem to show readings of 5.8 which seems strange when I was told to get to 48 and im currently 120!
Will start looking into help even more which is how I discovered this forum which could help me a lot.
After reading about diabetes symptoms I seemed to match all of them I called my doctor to raise my concerns and get tested. After blood was taken I today found out that my reading was 120 and was told I should aim for 48.
I was given various printouts with food to avoid etc.
After speaking to a friend who also has Type 2 he said it would be worth getting a monitor. What has confused me looking at them they seem to show readings of 5.8 which seems strange when I was told to get to 48 and im currently 120!
Will start looking into help even more which is how I discovered this forum which could help me a lot.