What type am I?

[Catlady19]

Hi all, I am newly diagnosed (September) and I dont know what type I am. The doctor didnt know either and said that the hospital used to do a blood test but dont do it any longer! Has anyone else experienced this or have any ideas how to find out?

He also wouldnt give me a blood testing machine as they are only necessary for type 1 as type 2 dont have hypos?! It is very hard to monitor without a machine.

 

[Bluetit1802]

Hello and welcome,

Deary me! You should be told what type you are, and if there is a doubt about this then you should have the further tests to confirm one way or the other. Of course these further tests are available!

What was your HbA1c result on diagnosis? If you don't know, then you must ask and ask for a print out of the results..

It looks like you are going to have to buy your own meter, as most of us Type 2's do. These are essential tools to help us learn which foods we can or can't cope with. It isn't just very hard to monitor without a machine, it is impossible!

Keep posting here as you will find a lot of advice and friendly support, and ask as many questions as you like. @daisy or @jack412 will be along with useful information for beginners.

 

[Deleted member 83869]

Hi all, I am newly diagnosed (September) and I dont know what type I am. The doctor didnt know either and said that the hospital used to do a blood test but dont do it any longer! Has anyone else experienced this or have any ideas how to find out?

He also wouldnt give me a blood testing machine as they are only necessary for type 1 as type 2 dont have hypos?! It is very hard to monitor without a machine.

You are more than likely to be a Type 2...they would have sent you to hospital if you was Type 1 x

 

[jack412]

most have to buy their own meter and strips, it's normal to have a panic at first, but everything will be ok with some basic stuff.
test, test and test and work out a diet that suits your meter and any weight loss

http://www.dietdoctor.com/lchf it’s a long page and a video

http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarbliving/a/Food-Cravings.htm For me, the more carbs we eat the more carbs we want. they don’t give up easy.

http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/lowcarb101/a/firstweek.htm

http://www.lowcarbdietitian.com/blog/carbohydrate-restriction-an-option-for-diabetes-management



blood testing

http://www.phlaunt.com/diabetes/14045524.php

http://www.homehealth-uk.com/medical/blood_glucose_monitor_testing.htm

food counting

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/



Newcastle diet aims in 8+ weeks to mimic or better the rate of ~80% remission, for surgery T2

“It is now clear that Type 2 diabetes is caused by abnormal fat storage. Research on how this may be reversed is available. “click that link on this page http://www.ncl.ac.uk/magres/research/diabetes/

http://www.diabetesforecast.org/2010/mar/weight-loss-surgery-and-type-2-diabetes.html



American diabetic association ( http://www.professional.diabetes.org/)

http://www.professional.diabetes.org/admin/UserFiles/0 - Sean/dc132042 FINAL.pdf

Evidence is inconclusive for an ideal amount of total fat intake for people with diabetes;

therefore, goals should be individualized; fat quality appears to be far more important than quantity.

In people with type 2 diabetes, a Mediterranean-style, MUFA-rich eating pattern may benefit

glycemic control and CVD risk factors and can therefore be recommended as an effective alternative to a lower-fat, higher-carbohydrate eating pattern.





SD codefree meter

http://www.homehealth-uk.com/medical/blood_glucose_monitor_testing.htm

if you buy extra boxes of strips there is a discount code

5 packs 264086

10 packs 975833

 

[Catlady19]

Thanks everyone, very helpful. My initial test was apparently 16 which he said was very high? I am due for another fasting test in a couple of weeks, followed by an appointment with the practice doc who specialises in diabetes, so hopefully I will get some better information. x