Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Newly Diagnosed
What is happening to me?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Lindasar" data-source="post: 1249157" data-attributes="member: 327355"><p>Hi </p><p>I went to the doc as I was under the weather and had a sore throat for weeks. She did blood tests and when I rang up for the results on 18th August the receptionist told me you're diabetic and you need to make an appointment for the diabetic clinic. I was in shock and the earliest appointment for the diabetic clinic - 12th October!</p><p>I had a couple of sleepless nights with worry and decided to see a GP. He was very nice, explained that I have type 2 diabetes, gave me a prescription for metformin told me I would get an appointment for eye screening and i need to lose weight and sent me on my way. </p><p>I now don't see anyone until 12th October. I feel in the dark, I don't know what I'm allowed to eat. I have found out that you have to watch carbs but how much can you have? I have been living on salads as I'm too scared to eat anything else. I wasn't told to check my blood but after a few episodes of sweating and feeling like I was going to pass out I bought a blood monitor. My levels have not been below 10 in the last few days and I have now got blurred vision. After some Internet research I have been drinking loads of water and exercising but no difference to the blood levels. I tried to get an appointment to see the doctor as the blurred vision is worrying me but no appointments available. </p><p> What is happening to me? Any help appreciated.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lindasar, post: 1249157, member: 327355"] Hi I went to the doc as I was under the weather and had a sore throat for weeks. She did blood tests and when I rang up for the results on 18th August the receptionist told me you're diabetic and you need to make an appointment for the diabetic clinic. I was in shock and the earliest appointment for the diabetic clinic - 12th October! I had a couple of sleepless nights with worry and decided to see a GP. He was very nice, explained that I have type 2 diabetes, gave me a prescription for metformin told me I would get an appointment for eye screening and i need to lose weight and sent me on my way. I now don't see anyone until 12th October. I feel in the dark, I don't know what I'm allowed to eat. I have found out that you have to watch carbs but how much can you have? I have been living on salads as I'm too scared to eat anything else. I wasn't told to check my blood but after a few episodes of sweating and feeling like I was going to pass out I bought a blood monitor. My levels have not been below 10 in the last few days and I have now got blurred vision. After some Internet research I have been drinking loads of water and exercising but no difference to the blood levels. I tried to get an appointment to see the doctor as the blurred vision is worrying me but no appointments available. What is happening to me? Any help appreciated. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Newly Diagnosed
What is happening to me?
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…