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Hi All, Very new to this..

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Hi everyone,
All very new to this as diagnosed last Friday and feeling bit lost at the moment.
Due first visit to Diabetic Nurse this afternoon as she thinks my meds; (Metformin 500g) provided by Hospital, may not be correct for my BG levels ? High teens on Friday.
Think she wants to put me on something that will initially act faster?:(

Paul
 
Welcome from a fellow T2, 14 months in.
Are you talking HbA1c test, or finger prick (? still don't know what else to call this) test?
 
Paul Smith said:
Hi everyone,
All very new to this as diagnosed last Friday and feeling bit lost at the moment.
Due first visit to Diabetic Nurse this afternoon as she thinks my meds; (Metformin 500g) provided by Hospital, may not be correct for my BG levels ? High teens on Friday.
Think she wants to put me on something that will initially act faster?:(

Paul
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Hi Paul, welcome to the forum 🙂 How did you come to be diagnosed?
 
Ralph-YK said:
Welcome from a fellow T2, 14 months in.
Are you talking HbA1c test, or finger prick (? still don't know what else to call this) test?
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I think finger prick tests on Friday were approx 18-19, so I have been told by Diabetic nurse this morning. She wants to test shortly but thinks I need to be on something faster acting.
This is all so new to me as only known 4 days.

Paul
 
Hi Northerner,
After Christmas I started getting up in the night for the toilet a few times a night then as the weeks passed I needing to drink water. Stressed at work so didn't think much about it. This became a regular thing and the drinking of water progressed. Two weeks ago I got up in the morning and noticed that my vision was blurry. Over the space of a week It got worse so booked eye test. Not good; eyes had gone really bad and optition referred me my Doctor for tests. Later same day (Friday) referred to hospital for more tests and sent home with Metformin. 1 a day for first week.
Visit this afternoon to Diabetic Nirse at my surgery.
Sorry, gone on a bit there.
 
Paul Smith said:
Hi Northerner,
After Christmas I started getting up in the night for the toilet a few times a night then as the weeks passed I needing to drink water. Stressed at work so didn't think much about it. This became a regular thing and the drinking of water progressed. Two weeks ago I got up in the morning and noticed that my vision was blurry. Over the space of a week It got worse so booked eye test. Not good; eyes had gone really bad and optition referred me my Doctor for tests. Later same day (Friday) referred to hospital for more tests and sent home with Metformin. 1 a day for first week.
Visit this afternoon to Diabetic Nirse at my surgery.
Sorry, gone on a bit there.
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Hi Paul, it sounds like there is a possibility that you might not be Type 2, but possibly a slow-onset Type 1. The symptoms of Type 2 don't usually come on so quickly and your levels were pretty high when you were diagnosed. I could be wrong, of course, I'm not a doctor! The main reason why I mention it is that it's important that you get the correct treatment, and people can be misdiagnosed, so I'd suggest discussing the possibility with your GP or the nurse. Let us know how you get on 🙂
 
Hi Paul
Welcome to the forum. Your rapid onset of symptoms sounds as if it could be worth discussing Type 1 with your doctor. Do let us know how you get on.
 
Hi Paul and welcome to the forum. This is a great place for help and advice. Ask any questions that you want hopefully some one will be able to help.
 
Hi Northerner, The Nurse Practitioner is under the same opinion and that is why she called me in quickly today after reviewing my results. She has put me on Gliclazide to bring sugars down rapidly as showing 12 this afternoon.
Have testing kit etc now so will test twice per day.
Thanks
 
SB2015 said:
Hi Paul
Welcome to the forum. Your rapid onset of symptoms sounds as if it could be worth discussing Type 1 with your doctor. Do let us know how you get on.
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Hi, looks like this is now the case. Have been put on Gliclazide to bring sugars down asap. Reading 12 this afternoon.
Thanks for the advice.
 
Paul Smith said:
Hi Northerner, The Nurse Practitioner is under the same opinion and that is why she called me in quickly today after reviewing my results. She has put me on Gliclazide to bring sugars down rapidly as showing 12 this afternoon.
Have testing kit etc now so will test twice per day.
Thanks
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Good to hear she's on the case Paul 🙂 If you have any concerns or questions, let us know 🙂 The gliclizide works by stimulating your pancreas to produce more insulin. It can cause blood sugar levels to drop low so do test if you feel a bit shaky. If you drive then you should also test before driving to make sure your blood sugar level is at least 5.0 mmol/l. It's not a requirement, but it is worth doing in order to keep yourself safe on the roads 🙂 I'd also recommend carrying something sweet with you, such as jelly babies or glucose/dextrose tablets, which you can use to raise your blood sugar if it drops low.
 
Stitch147 said:
Hi Paul and welcome to the forum. This is a great place for help and advice. Ask any questions that you want hopefully some one will be able to help.
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Hi Stitch147,
Thanks for the support. I am sure I will be back regularly for help and information.
Regards
Paul
 
Northerner said:
Good to hear she's on the case Paul 🙂 If you have any concerns or questions, let us know 🙂 The gliclizide works by stimulating your pancreas to produce more insulin. It can cause blood sugar levels to drop low so do test if you feel a bit shaky. If you drive then you should also test before driving to make sure your blood sugar level is at least 5.0 mmol/l. It's not a requirement, but it is worth doing in order to keep yourself safe on the roads 🙂 I'd also recommend carrying something sweet with you, such as jelly babies or glucose/dextrose tablets, which you can use to raise your blood sugar if it drops low.
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Many thanks,
It's good to know a support network like this exists.
 
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