Welcome to the forum @He_Who_Is_T. Fruit isn't good if you are Type 2. They have a lot of sugar (fructose), especially tropical fruit, though berries are ok.I'm eating more fruit and I've always drank lots of water. I'd lost around 2st before all this started so I'd have expected things to be better not worse.
Welcome to the forum @He_Who_Is_T. Fruit isn't good if you are Type 2. They have a lot of sugar (fructose), especially tropical fruit, though berries are ok.
When you see your doctor tomorrow you should ask if you might be Type 1, further tests might be needed. Weight loss is more associated with Type 1 than Type 2.
I don't know what symptoms you would be getting if you are Type 1, but I expect some of the T1s on here will be along to give you some advice.
The numbness in fingers and toes would suggest some neuropathy, but people on here have found that can be reversed by adjusting their diet to lower sugars and starchy carbohydrates. It doesn't necessarily mean permanent damage.
T2s usually only get permanent damage and diabetic complications from prolonged high bg levels, and from what you say your levels haven't been too high for long.
I wouldn't know about the aches in your chest and arms, I haven't read anything from forum members about that. I would ask your gp about that. It might be due to something else.
I haven't been prescribed metafornin, but from what I've read on here it only lowers bgs by a small amount, but it is an appetite suppressant.
A lot of the Type 2s on here have found that adopting a Low Carbohydrate High Fat (lchf) approach to eating has been better in lowering blood glucose levels. But if you are Type 1, that is more controlled by insulin.
Yes metformin can disguise diabetes by affecting your HbA1c blood test. Also the prediabetes test came before metformin use so it could have been a honeymoon period as a type1 but without the correct blood tests we can only guess on here as we are not medically trained and majority of us aren't a type1.Hi all,
I was diagnosed last year as prediabetes. Given a two week course of metaformin then tested again then another appointment 6 weeks down the line. During this period I lost around 15kg and all tests came back fine. 3 months later was taken off metaformin.
In July was suffering with excessive urination so went to Dr who blamed drinking too much water during the day? So decided to restart metaformin and make another appointment. (I was on 2x500mg a day but wasn't the best at taking them) appointment was 3 weeks later. Constant need for toilet stopped but then a week before the appointment started getting aches around my chest/upper body (anyone else had this a dull ache/discomfort in chest and arms) so I called 111 who sent me to walk in. They gave me a ecg all clear and BP slightly raised on one test then on next. They said everything was ok. Went to the dr's appointment last Wednesday and he treated urine no ketones and took blood sugars they were 12.7. He advised continuing metaformin being strict with them and a blood test (tomorrow) to check things out. I've been testing my blood sugars for the first time since the appointment. My mornings have never been below 8.7 and during the day I am anywhere between 10.7-19. I was drinking a lot of sugary drinks (2 litres a day) but I've stopped since the first appointment. I'm eating more fruit and I've always drank lots of water. I'd lost around 2st before all this started so I'd have expected things to be better not worse. I've also been suffering with numbness in my fingers and toes as well as the aches in my arms.
Really worried that uncontrolled blood sugars have caused damage. Anyone else suffered similar issues with type 2? I know metaformin doesn't lower blood sugars a lot but if it isn't working what are my options?
Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and my symptoms was extreme thirst along with constant need to urinate especially at night. I also found it really hard to eat anything, I was lucky to eat 1 meal a day also lost alot of weight (5 stone) I was tired and felt drained also had alot of headaches. Hope this helps
Yes metformin can disguise diabetes by affecting your HbA1c blood test. Also the prediabetes test came before metformin use so it could have been a honeymoon period as a type1 but without the correct blood tests we can only guess on here as we are not medically trained and majority of us aren't a type1.
I'd keep an open mind and await further tests after asking if you could be a type1 diabetic?
Sudden changes can occur as you suddenly started metformin or suddenly stopped it. Also you may have suddenly changed your diet and/or exercise.
Could you be overly stressed about your health at the moment? Causing the symptoms you've mentioned (other than urination).
Stressed out people can lose lots of weight due to being off their food.
When are you due to see your medical team next?
If you think you have neuropathy I recommend a supplement called R-ala. It worked wonders on numb toes. The only reason I'm no longer on it is cost which I need to spend on prepations for bariatric surgery instead. A great support. A few makes out there now. Just stick to R-ala not just ala or the s-ala. Try and get a good percentage of R even though it can be pricey. I will return to buying it after my op benefits kick in.
Because of the pains in my chest and arms I've been sm really stressed. I work long hours and sleep poorly. I'll look for this supplement I'd pay anything for the neuropathy to ease. Thank you
After doing some reading on here today. I ate less carbs. My blood sugars on waking were 8.7 which is low compared to recently. I had bacon and eggs for breakfast. My bloods later were 10.8 again lower than rest of week. At lunch 2 chicken breasts I took 2 metaformin by accident took one while cooking then completely forgot and took another after eating. Tested again this evening 6.6 the lowest I've had so far. For my evening meal I'm planning scrambled eggs and pork loin. Will retest before bed. Wondering if the low reading is due to the mistaken extra metaformin?
And all without insulin?After doing some reading on here today. I ate less carbs. My blood sugars on waking were 8.7 which is low compared to recently. I had bacon and eggs for breakfast. My bloods later were 10.8 again lower than rest of week. At lunch 2 chicken breasts I took 2 metaformin by accident took one while cooking then completely forgot and took another after eating. Tested again this evening 6.6 the lowest I've had so far. For my evening meal I'm planning scrambled eggs and pork loin. Will retest before bed. Wondering if the low reading is due to the mistaken extra metaformin?
And all without insulin?
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