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Probably Diagnosed?

KerryElizabeth003

KerryElizabeth003

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Hi everyone,

I just got a huge shock. An hour and half ago I was supposed to get my blood results back from a general check up and everything was supposed to be fine but to the doctor's and my surprise, I probably have diabetes. Probably type 1 I assume. We're doing the test again tomorrow and though I'm hoping for a ridiculous lab error I've already begun mourning in the comfort of a Starbucks behind a lactose-free grande caramel macchiato with two sugars that curiously tastes like my own tears and snot. Must complain to management about that.

In any case, I'm obviously terrified and I must be in shock because I can't stop crying even though I don't know exactly why. This could be a mistake. If it's not, for a 34 year old woman who's quite trim and slim, who just started weight training to lower her high BP, and has changed her diet just a couple if weeks ago, should be able to manage well enough. So why do I feel like a countdown to my premature painful death just started?

I just need people who know, who've been here to tell me, to reassure me, it's going to be ok.

Kerry

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Hello,

To "assume" you are a type 1 diabetic is a pretty big pessimistic leap of faith. I hope you are wrong.

Type1 diabetes is typically diagnosed with a variety of symptoms including thirst, hunger, frequent urination, headaches, fatigue and nausea. You can find a more detailed list on this site.

In my experience as soon as the results came back it was straight to A&E with Ketoacidosis which is a common issue on diagnosis of T1D.

How are you feeling? I remember feeling pretty horrendous when I went to the Dr for tests.

All the best and hoping for good news :)

Grant
 
GrantGam1337 said:
Hello,

To "assume" you are a type 1 diabetic is a pretty big pessimistic leap of faith. I hope you are wrong.

Type1 diabetes is typically diagnosed with a variety of symptoms including thirst, hunger, frequent urination, headaches, fatigue and nausea. You can find a more detailed list on this site.

In my experience as soon as the results came back it was straight to A&E with Ketoacidosis which is a common issue on diagnosis of T1D.

How are you feeling? I remember feeling pretty horrendous when I went to the Dr for tests.

All the best and hoping for good news :)

Grant
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Hi Grant,

I've been feeling gradually worse and worse for years with chronic migraines, vomiting, and super unrelievable fatigue. I have all the symptoms of type 1 but my Dr. hasn't specified.

I was diagnosed with high BP not too long ago and have been on meds for it but it's not going down enough. Because of this and the fact that the roller coaster that has been my life for the past few years has finally settled down, I recently started to turn my life around and try to get healthier. This diagnosis was part of what should have been a standard check up. Now that I see the symptoms of diabetes though, it seems this may have been brewing for some time.

My doctor recommended this site and I'll be perusing it thoroughly - especially to find out the differences between types 1 and 2. I hope I'm wrong too.

Thanks so much for writing.

Kerry
 
No problem at all, keep us posted with how everything goes.

T1D tends to have a fairly rapid onset, with doctors believing it all happens in a matter of weeks. By the sounds of things, feeling the way you have done for years might point to something else.

All the best and hope you're feeling better soon!
Grant
 
Doc says it's probably type 2. I'm relieved.

Thanks so much Grant. Your kind words and the help of a friend have been vital today. I'm off to the gym now. My first workout knowing I'm a diabetic. Wow.

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GrantGam1337 said:
No problem at all, keep us posted with how everything goes.

T1D tends to have a fairly rapid onset, with doctors believing it all happens in a matter of weeks. By the sounds of things, feeling the way you have done for years might point to something else.

All the best and hope you're feeling better soon!
Grant
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Hi. Late onset T1 (LADA) can take many years to come on which is why it is often mis-diagnosed as T2.
 
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