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Soon to be diagnosed type 2

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Rob Himself

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I found out i was type 2 on Tuesday when i was at my monthly check in with my weight nurse and to check up on the results for a Blood glucose test i had done 2 weeks before hand and she had to brake the news to me as i was never told that i had to see the doctor if i had not gone to that appointment i still would not have a clue.

i am going to be officially diagnosed as type 2 when i see the doctor and i was wondering if there was anything i should be asking for or about as i am pretty clueless right now as its been a big shock to me.
My first blood (About 7 weeks ago) test came back as 8.1 so after that i cut sugar out of my tea and stopped having sugary drinks and my second test (4th November Glucose test) came back as 6.1 but after sugar 2 hours later it was 14.8
I don't really know what the results mean or how bad they are.
 
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What sort of blood tests were these? Did someone take a blood sample or was it a finger prick test done while you waited? The numbers you list are within the 'diabetic range and you are right to cut down on the amount of sugar in your life. You should also consider cutting down the amount of starchy food you eat as well. Things like potatoes, bread, rice and pasta convert to glucose very quickly and can therefore raise blood sugar levels considerably.

I would be asking for a test meter and strips too, so you can work out how food affects your blood sugar levels and adjust what you eat accordingly. Also, you could ask them to send you on a training course such as DESMOND which is designed to help T2s learn how to manage their diabetes.

We have a wealth of information available here and once you know more about your situation and how the medics plan to treat you, we'll be able to point you at some of the resources that can help you.

In the meantime, please, ask any questions you have and we'll try to answer them for you.
 
They were blood samples but i did have a finger prick test on my last one (6.9) while the blood sample was (6.1) after a 12 hour fast.
I will post more once i have been thanks for your reply.
 
Saw the doctor today he said i was diabetic but not sure what type i am 1 or 2 or both? My unkle had type 1 so that might be why but i am not sure but he came across as clueless to me.
I have just turned 33 and i am 23 stone (was 33 stone almost 2 years ago)He seemed more interested in ripping my head off due to my weight then telling me what was going on.
Thankfully i am going to see a specialist just waiting for my appointment to be confirmed.
He has put me on metformin 500mg and i am to take 1 once a day on week 1 then 2 a day on week two and 3 a day on week three.
This has sure been one crappy week.
 
I'm sorry to hear the news Rob but at least you know now you're definitely diabetic. It may be that you're like me LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adulthood), also know as T1.5 or slow onset T1 - which means your pancreas is slowly losing its ability to produce insulin. If it's T2 and the Metformin is going to work you should start to see a difference in your blood sugar levels within a week.

When you see the consultant s/he may order some more tests, these will be to discover which form of diabetes you actually have. This will allow them to prescribe the proper medications for you. In the mean time, have you been given a meter and strips so you can test your blood sugar levels yourself?

And never mind that GP, losing 10 stone in 2 years is pretty good going and you should feel good about that.
 
He would not give me one he said i did not need it my head was spinning at the time so i did not have it in me to argue with him but he gave me the impression (Or was talking BS) things like that will be sorted out when i see the specialist or the weight nurse i normally see She seems more clued up then any of the doctors in that surgery.
 
Sadly that attitude is common among the medical profession and it has more to do with cost cutting than anything else. It's a particular bee in my bonnet that EVERY diabetic should be able to test their blood sugar levels regularly as it's a vital tool in self management. Maybe the consultant will give you one and instruct your surgery to allow you the needed strips but in the meantime, the SD Codefree is a good 'budget' meter that will get you started. Check out the Sticky Link the top of the Newbies section. There's all sorts of useful stuff in there to help you get going.https://forum.diabetes.org.uk/boards/threads/useful-links-for-people-new-to-diabetes.10406/
 
Yeh i was looking in to them thanks for your help i have a lot of reading to do lol.
 
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Yeh i was looking in to them thanks for your help i have a lot of reading to do lol.
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LOL. It can seem a bit overwhelming at the start but you'll be amazed how fast you pick it up. Just take little steps and ask us if you're not sure.
 
Welcome to the forum Rob 🙂
 
I had to read that weight loss twice !! They wonder why people stop listening to doctors and nurses, any ruddy wonder after ripping someone's head off that's already lost 10 stone!!

Yes, OK - you could do with losing some more weight - but that's hardly an encouragement to do so, is it? B Idiot.
 
Welcome to the forum!

Excellent weight loss there. If you can lose another 8 or 9st in the next two years or so as well then you might not even need any medication to control your diabetes (I have been off all medication for five years now).

When I was diagnosed I was, sort of, where you are now but my spot blood glucose levels were in the 20's (mmol/L) and my Hba1c was 13.3% (122mmol/mol). My weight had dropped suddenly from 20st to around 18st just prior to diagnosis (I was not a healthy chap). Anyway over the months I got myself down to 14st and am much happier/healthier for it.

Andy 🙂
 
Thanks for the kind words everyone its been a strange stressful week i almost cracked open some vodka on friday after seeing that nice doctor glad my girlfriend talked me out of it.
I am on day 2 from starting metformin (one 500mg pill per day) and i can say its been a long time since i felt this good 🙂 in body and mind.
I have ordered The Codefree monitor as recommended with extra strips and lancets and should have them soon.
Glad i found this forum its really helping me accept everything and to keep in a positive mood.
 
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