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Hi everyone - No confirmed diagnosis yet.

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Hi I am currently not definitely diagnosed, I had some blood results back on thursday and I have been told my HbA1c was 48, I am having repeat tests next week 5/11/15 but she said it is highly unlikely that the level will have dropped. The blood tests were for something else so this was a shock but not entirely a surprise I am very obese due mostly to prolonged depression - I comfort eat mainly chocolate but also some carbs. I know its my own fault for letting my weight and comfort eating get so out of control but its still a shock and upsetting. I feel a bit left up in the air at the moment and just wish things could move faster so i know what i'm dealing with. Having done a bit of reading i was wondering how they know if its down to insulin resistant cells or not producing insulin at all or does this not matter for treatment. Sorry for long post just feeling vulnerable and confused at the moment.
 
Hi Francine, welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear you may be Diabetic. If you're T2 then the issue is insulin resistance, your body still produces insulin but can't make proper use of it. Losing weight will certainly help with that but you may need medication, such as Metformin, to help reduce your blood sugar levels.

Diet plays a very large part of course and changing your eating habits will be a key task. Starchy foods like bread, potatoes, pasta and rice are all bad because our bodies translate carbs into glucose very quickly and can send the numbers through the roof. Sweets and fruit do the same, as do some cereals. You'll also need to watch the effect of lactose as milk and milk products can be equally problematic. If you can get your diet under control you will have dealt with a large part of the problem and will start to feel much better.

Getting some help in dealing with the depression is important too. Has your GP offered anything?
 
Hiya my GP and I are trying to work on my depression I have been on all the modern anti-depressants and am now trying amitryptaline. also I have had CBT, counselling and group support. It was me asking did she think there could be a physical/biological reason for nothing seeming to help for long that she did blood tests on me and found out my blood sugar levels, I also have low folate levels for which i have been given folic acid. Surprisingly my colesteral levels were normal and my blood pressure was very good.
 
Francine said:
Hi I am currently not definitely diagnosed, I had some blood results back on thursday and I have been told my HbA1c was 48, I am having repeat tests next week 5/11/15 but she said it is highly unlikely that the level will have dropped. The blood tests were for something else so this was a shock but not entirely a surprise I am very obese due mostly to prolonged depression - I comfort eat mainly chocolate but also some carbs. I know its my own fault for letting my weight and comfort eating get so out of control but its still a shock and upsetting. I feel a bit left up in the air at the moment and just wish things could move faster so i know what i'm dealing with. Having done a bit of reading i was wondering how they know if its down to insulin resistant cells or not producing insulin at all or does this not matter for treatment. Sorry for long post just feeling vulnerable and confused at the moment.
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Hi Francine, welcome to the forum 🙂 I'm sorry to hear about your potential diabetes diagnosis, and also to hear that you are experiencing other problems :( Try not to worry, diabetes - although serious - is a manageable condition, and many people find that the adjustments they make to help control their blood sugar levels actually results in them feeling much happier and healthier! If you want to learn abit more about it, I'd suggest having a read of

Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter - they should give you an idea of how it all works.

Please ask any questions you may have, we will be more than happy to help you out, and everyone remembers that confusion and uncertainty you are currently feeling. Do please let us know how you get on at your next appointment 🙂
 
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