All over they start off OK in the morning but end up high before bed Saturday morning 7.4 then dropped to 4.8 before lunch then shot up to 14.7 before bed
I'm 36 I lost between 3 and 4 stone. I have no idea what my bmi is. Also I'm not sure what test it is important waiting for all I know is its something to do with antibodiesHow on earth do they manage to send the wrong bloods? How frustrating for you. Do you know what results you are waiting on now - is it a GAD test?
It sounds like you are being treated as a type 2 at the moment. A newly diagnosed type 1 would usually have quick acting insulin and pretty close contact with a DSN. And they'd be unlikely to be on metformin.
If you are waiting to see a specialist, you should also have access to the diabetic specialist nurses. If you are struggling with bloods all over the place, call the DSN for help.
How old are you? What's your BMI? What's your diagnosis story - what were your symptoms, had you lost weight, what was your blood sugar on diagnosis, did you have ketones?
My blood sugar on diagnosis was 21.7 I also had lots of sugar in my urineHow on earth do they manage to send the wrong bloods? How frustrating for you. Do you know what results you are waiting on now - is it a GAD test?
It sounds like you are being treated as a type 2 at the moment. A newly diagnosed type 1 would usually have quick acting insulin and pretty close contact with a DSN. And they'd be unlikely to be on metformin.
If you are waiting to see a specialist, you should also have access to the diabetic specialist nurses. If you are struggling with bloods all over the place, call the DSN for help.
How old are you? What's your BMI? What's your diagnosis story - what were your symptoms, had you lost weight, what was your blood sugar on diagnosis, did you have ketones?
Bloods won't be done until I see the specialist. It could be type 2 but I was under the impression that insulin is for type 1. To be honest I don't have a clue it's a lot to take in and i can't get my head round things my diet has changed dramatically but I also have epilepsyI hope the specialist helps you. The meds you're on are more suited to a Type 2. If your blood sugar is going up during the day, it's possible you might need a fast acting insulin too to deal with your meals.
Edited to add - I hope the right bloods have now been sent away?
My bgl before breakfast today was 6.7 and I forgot to have breakfast now my bgl before lunch has gone up to 8.3 I really don't understand why as I've not eaten yetBloods won't be done until I see the specialist. It could be type 2 but I was under the impression that insulin is for type 1. To be honest I don't have a clue it's a lot to take in and i can't get my head round things my diet has changed dramatically but I also have epilepsy
Unfortunately diabetes isn't linear in terms of blood glucose. If some skip meals it goes down, in others it goes up.My bgl before breakfast today was 6.7 and I forgot to have breakfast now my bgl before lunch has gone up to 8.3 I really don't understand why as I've not eaten yet
Bloods won't be done until I see the specialist. It could be type 2 but I was under the impression that insulin is for type 1. To be honest I don't have a clue it's a lot to take in and i can't get my head round things my diet has changed dramatically but I also have epilepsy
I'm 36 I lost between 3 and 4 stone. I have no idea what my bmi is. Also I'm not sure what test it is important waiting for all I know is its something to do with antibodies
Thank youSome Type 2s take insulin too. It is confusing when you suddenly get something you've not had to think about before.
The basic difference is that Type 1 is an auto-immune disease. For some reason, the immune system starts attacking the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. When enough have them have been destroyed, the body is no longer able to control its blood sugar, and needs insulin injections to replace the insulin the destroyed cells made.
There are tests that can look for the antibodies that are part of the auto-immune attack.
Sorry you're having to deal with epilepsy too. I hope all this hasn't affected that.
Write down any questions you have before you see the specialist, and also take pen and paper to make notes. When I was first diagnosed and saw the consultant, my head was so full of things that I struggled to remember everything they said.
Good luck
My bgl before breakfast today was 6.7 and I forgot to have breakfast now my bgl before lunch has gone up to 8.3 I really don't understand why as I've not eaten yet
Yes it was sudden weight loss and I wasn't even trying to lose weight I guess it would of been of a period of 3 months. I had all the symptoms of type 1 but won't know until I see specialistThat does sound like the GAD test then - to look for the antibodies involved in Type 1.
If your weight loss was sudden and pretty dramatic, that could be Type 1 - losing weight for no reason.
But you'll need to wait for the tests to get a better idea of which type you are.
Thanks Diabell 1 question though what's basalHi. The sudden weight loss and high sugar levels point strongly to Late onset T1. Metformin is often given to T1s as it helps a little with blood sugar but has protective properties for the heart; I'm still on it as my DN said to stay on it for it's non-diabetes benefits. I suspect once you are a confirmed T1, a rapid insulin will be added. if not do ask (insist) to have this as well as the Basal. Also ask about carb-counting with it.
Thanks Diabell 1 question though what's basal
Basal is the long acting background insulin - Lantus in your case : )
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