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T2 in remission and hypos

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Hbomb

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Hi. I'll try to be as concise as possible, but here after some medical gaslighting. I was diagnosed with T2 four years ago and put it in remission in 90 days with keto, IF, and exercise. It's remained in remission ever since, but if I'd been regular with HBA1c tests it probably wouldn't be the case. Long term realistic management has become difficult with PCOS and possible peri menopause lurking. I've been on and off the food/health wagon. My latest HBA1c put me just under pre-diabetic range. Due to all of my hormonal issues and insulin resistance I've been put on Metformin. It's really helped the PCOS and food cravings. Prior to going on Metformin I'd been having episodes of hypoglycaemia. This has been confirmed with a CGM. I'm very hungry when I'm low and when I eat is when I'm getting most of the hypos. It's seriously interring with life. I was mocked and medically gaslighted by another GP today who refused to refer me to the diabetic nurse. He said the CGM may be faulty and there's something different making me feel ill. I am going to be complaining about him. He seems to think if your HBA1c is 'normal' that you don't need to consult a diabetic nurse and it would be impossible for me to have hypos and be T2. I've suffered with bouts of hypos from being around 11 when my periods started so I've always put it down to PCOS insulin resistance. Has anyone ever gotten anywhere with this sort of predicament? The GP mocked that the diabetes team could do anything for me but has referred me to endocrinology which is going to take months at least. I think I have RH related to insulin resistance. Wondering if there's anyone else out there with some wisdom!
 
Hi @Hbomb

Sorry you are struggling and feel you’re not being heard, when you get a result on your CGM that says you are hypo are you testing with a finger prick test to confirm your BG number? What is the number your CGM is showing when you feel hypo?

It’s important & advisable to test any results that are suspect on your CGM as they can be notorious for being incorrect
 
We do have members here with T2 and reactive hypoglycemia so it's not impossible but I agree with @lovinglife that you need to test possible lows with a meter before assuming you are hypo. (Plus you'll then have more convincing data to show your GP).

Plus hypoglycemia can be caused by a multitude of issues so you'd need an endocrinologist to do and interpret the right tests to get the correct reason for it.

Good luck.
 
Thanks both. I used to have a meter, but will have to invest in another one. I absolutely hate doing them, but will do to double check. In the past I've had hypoglycemia when starting out on a new exercise regime or healthy eating plan. Like I said I've slipped off the wagon with health. This was what I was trying to explain to the arrogant doctor but he wouldn't listen. My theory is that by the time I see an endocrinologist I'll be in a better place of health and won't be having the hypos. The lowest number I've had is 2.9 and I'm frequently under 4. My HBA1c at this rate will register as normal, unless I were to completely abuse food. It's when I eat that I get the biggest lows and then incredible hunger which is absolute torture. I hope to see a diabetic nurse soon who can help me find some sort of balance with food for life because it's mentally exhausting.
 
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