- Messages
- 4
- Type of diabetes
- Type 1
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
Hello everyone, I'm new to this having been diagnosed a few months ago. Only recently did I find out my antibody test was positive so I'm type 1, I'm 42 years old.
My initial blood test showed 117 which was very high and blood sugars of 18-19.
I went to the doctors because I had pains in my feet that were very painful especially at night, numb toes and an aching feeling on my soles. Suffered for many years with this and finally went to the doctors. Seems like I have nerve damage from reading a few articles.
I'm very lost when it comes to everything and would appriecate some guidance or advice please. I haven't had my specialist referal yet.
I don't know what a hypo feels like. Obviously I can do my readings to see how low it is but I wanted to know what symptoms other people experience so I know what to expect or recognise.
Also what foods are going to be good for me. I've obviously now tried to cut out sweets, fizzy drinks etc but wondered if there were any foods that I should try and eat. I think of fruits to be healthy but am aware of natural sugars and don't know if I should avoid them or not.
Also a sensitive subject but erectile disfunction has been a problem. I'm led to believe that having diabetes doesn't help at all along with my age and wondered if people have sought medication privately or through the GP for this and what brand would suit a diabetic as there's so many out there.
Thank you for any response.
My initial blood test showed 117 which was very high and blood sugars of 18-19.
I went to the doctors because I had pains in my feet that were very painful especially at night, numb toes and an aching feeling on my soles. Suffered for many years with this and finally went to the doctors. Seems like I have nerve damage from reading a few articles.
I'm very lost when it comes to everything and would appriecate some guidance or advice please. I haven't had my specialist referal yet.
I don't know what a hypo feels like. Obviously I can do my readings to see how low it is but I wanted to know what symptoms other people experience so I know what to expect or recognise.
Also what foods are going to be good for me. I've obviously now tried to cut out sweets, fizzy drinks etc but wondered if there were any foods that I should try and eat. I think of fruits to be healthy but am aware of natural sugars and don't know if I should avoid them or not.
Also a sensitive subject but erectile disfunction has been a problem. I'm led to believe that having diabetes doesn't help at all along with my age and wondered if people have sought medication privately or through the GP for this and what brand would suit a diabetic as there's so many out there.
Thank you for any response.