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T2D? Update, I Guess.

Blossom97

Blossom97

Active Member
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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Hiya Everybody!

I haven't post anything since february
because I was waiting on attending a
few other appointments that regards,
my diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes and
other physical / mental health issues
as well....

I don't know what to do, my doctor is a
100% sure, I am a type 2 diabetic but I
know the test results don't add up and
now, another doctor is blaming me for
making it up, they said "that's because
of your mental health, you are not type
2 diabetic, just mentally ill." like what?

I feel so miserable but my doctor isn't
much help, I told them that the tablets
aren't working for me....

they suggested that if having bad side
effects but stop taking the tablets and
talk about it with them (what we could
do) at the next appointment then I will
do that but they tell me keep on taking
the tablets, try taking one tablet and if
possible, try taking two tablets but as
soon as I take one, the next day or so,
guess who's back? the side effects, in
the same cycle, I go but it never stops.

I am at a loss....tried not to cry whilst
writing this out but couldn't, I feel my
health, both physical and mental, will
slip away soon and I want to live, but
those bad thoughts are always in the
back of my mind, just waiting for me.
 
Hi @Blossom97

Sorry to hear you’re struggling. It doesn’t sound like things have moved far since you last posted. I hope you don’t mind me asking a few questions.

- Did you establish whether your diagnosis was based on HbA1c tests or fasting blood glucose tests? This is important to understand.
- I think before you were struggling to swallow the pills. Were you able to find out about liquid metformin?
- Have you discussed alternative medication or using diet to address the diabetes?

It sounds like you need to have a plan you believe in to move things forward.
 
Hiya, @Goonergal

it hasn't been great at all but no, I don't
mind you asking these questions at all.

I was diagnosed on base of having a
high blood sugar of 7.3 and 7.2 from
two separate blood test that include,
me to fast beforehand in January.

Yes, I was and still struggling with the
tablets but no helps, I have asked my
doctor and they keep telling me that it
better for me to be on the tablet form.

I am already changing my diet but no,
my doctor wants me to stay on these
tablets.

i know what you mean and that would
be nice but seems like my doctor isn't
helping me with that at all.
 
Hi,
Sorry this is all happening.
What is the name of the tablets you are on?
And what is the name of the blood test you were given? It is important to know the units of the test result.
A fasting finger prick test could be in mmol/l whereas an HbA1c (which may have been taken after you hadn’t eaten anything) would be in mmol/mol. Some parts of the world use other units.

if your second doctor doesn’t believe you, you should be able to get printed test results to show them. You would need to get these from the first doctor.
 
Hiya, @Brunneria

I am taking the Metformin XR (500mg).

they were regular blood tests and not
specifically "to check if I am had it or
not" because at the same time, I was
having another health problem arise.

my health records are online so any of
the health professional can see it with
or without, original doctor's consent.
 
Thanks.
Is the Metformin XR the extended release version?
Metformin comes in slow release or fast release versions (the patient information leaflet that came with the tablets will explain which you have).
Some peopl have gut problems with fast release metformin, and get switched to slow release.
If you are already on slow release then you may just not be able to tolerate metformin.
In that case, you can either discuss a different drug choice with your doc, or you can consider changing your way of eating to reduce your carb intake.

Have you tried diet and lifestyle changes?
 
you're welcome, @Brunneria

I am on the slow releasing tablets of
Metformin XR, my doctor wants me,
to stay on this tablets.

I am already making changes to both
my diet, such as eating more healthy
and cutting down on things I used to
eat or drink a lot of but also lifestyle,
such as exercising and selfcare days
as well.
 
@Goonergal and @Brunneria

I don't know, if this will help you both
but I found a comment was made by
my doctor and this was in January.

if this goes against any rules in here
then I'll remove it, straight away too.Screenshot_20210419-015229_Chrome.jpg
 
Thanks @Blossom97

In the context of an infection it seems odd for diabetes to be diagnosed on the back of two fasting blood tests. Are you able to find out what the ‘normal’ HbA1c was? In your shoes I’d be asking for the HbA1c to be repeated.

Do you test your own blood sugars?
 
you're welcome, @Goonergal

i know what you mean by that but not
at all, didn't find out what reading the
"normal" HbA1c.

feels like my doctor doesn't want me
to challenge them on that but I'll ask
if they can test my HbA1c again.

Yes, I do....my blood sugars do usually
stay between 4.0 to 9.0 for me, it may
depend upon what I am up to through
the day but never gone lower than a 4
and never gone higher than a 9, hope
that's helpful for you as well.
 
With that information I would definitely be asking for a new HbA1c, providing your infection has cleared up.

And remember, doctors are there to help and advise you, not to dictate that you MUST take tablets that cause unbearable side effects. If you are OK on one Metformin, but not two, then ask them to come up with an alternative.

many doctors think that Metformin is a useful drug for general health and for the heart, so that may be part of why they want you to take it.

Hope that helps.
 
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