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Nico

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I had blood test on Friday after showing signs of diabetes..thirst, toilet runs two or three times in the night and big weight loss. Went to bed Friday night only to wake at 5am ( toilet again!!) To find I had 6 missed calls on my phone (between the hours of 1am-5am) from out of hours doc asking me to call 111 immediately as my bloods were abnormal. Scary!! Got to A&E at 5.30 am and was told I am diabetic. Felt like I had been hit by a bus! Have been given metmorfin and told to take 1 every morning for the next week..then 2 week after..then 3 week after that. As it was out of hours doc I saw(who was very nice) I feel I got no info at all and am now waiting for my GP to get in touch. I have no idea of my levels or anything. I'm scared to eat or drink anything and feel totally in the dark. I feel that as they felt to call me in the night my levels must have been high and there was concerns. Any advice would be appreciated...thanks
 
Welcome to the forum, that must have been very scary experience for you. Even when you do get to see your GP you might not get much information, I walked out with a prescription and a piece of paper with no useful information on it. I am 5 weeks in since diagnosis so still not experienced enough to offer much advise, other than don't panic and with the advice and support of this forum you will soon stop feeling alone and scared.
 
Welcome.
Unfortunately there is not a one size fits all. But as a start you could try reducing the amount of carbhydrates you eat, bread, rice, pasta, and potatoes,.
 
Nico said:
I had blood test on Friday after showing signs of diabetes..thirst, toilet runs two or three times in the night and big weight loss. Went to bed Friday night only to wake at 5am ( toilet again!!) To find I had 6 missed calls on my phone (between the hours of 1am-5am) from out of hours doc asking me to call 111 immediately as my bloods were abnormal. Scary!! Got to A&E at 5.30 am and was told I am diabetic. Felt like I had been hit by a bus! Have been given metmorfin and told to take 1 every morning for the next week..then 2 week after..then 3 week after that. As it was out of hours doc I saw(who was very nice) I feel I got no info at all and am now waiting for my GP to get in touch. I have no idea of my levels or anything. I'm scared to eat or drink anything and feel totally in the dark. I feel that as they felt to call me in the night my levels must have been high and there was concerns. Any advice would be appreciated...thanks
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Hi Nico...don't be scared to eat or drink...you need to eat & drink...essentially you will need to reduce your carb intake...and avoid the obvious foods that will raise your blood sugar...and the not so obvious ones...plenty of time for you to be advised on dietary regime...first I suggest you don't wait for your GP to contact you...call the surgery in the morning...most have a slot for emergency appointments or at least a telephone consultation...you may be able to see or speak to your GP tomorrow...you can ask for your test results...or if your surgery has the online system look them up online...as Granny Lorraine says don't panic...many of us here have had a similar experience...you will get plenty of advice and support here...a wealth of information is available to help you control & manage your diabetes...it is doable...once you know exactly what you are dealing with...keep us updated.
 
Thank you. This forum is great and I am getting lots of info which is helping. Is weight loss ( I have lost nearly 1.5st over the last 6 weeks) a symptom on T2??? Concerned about how quickly I'm losing it!!
 
Nico said:
Thank you. This forum is great and I am getting lots of info which is helping. Is weight loss ( I have lost nearly 1.5st over the last 6 weeks) a symptom on T2??? Concerned about how quickly I'm losing it!!
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One thing you might ask your GP is how sure they are that you are not Type 1. I was misdiagnosed at first, despite having off the scale numbers and losing 1-2 lb a week (despite eating massive amounts.) Plus the dehydration, thirst, peeing, etc. Many GPs ( mine included ) are unaware that you can develop type 1 at any age.
I assume that as they called you in the middle of the night, they were worried about Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) which can be very serious. I am also assuming that the out of hours GP ruled it out, as he gave you Metformin and sent you home. Did he test you for ketones? if you feel unwell, and especially if your breath smells of pear drops, go back to A and E immediately.
 
Yes was tested for ketones at the hospital and all was OK. I wasn't even overweight to start with and now look 'ill' with people commenting on my weight loss!
Thinking about it now the doc didn't say if I was type 1 or 2. I'm assuming type 2.
 
Nico said:
Yes was tested for ketones at the hospital and all was OK. I wasn't even overweight to start with and now look 'ill' with people commenting on my weight loss!
Thinking about it now the doc didn't say if I was type 1 or 2. I'm assuming type 2.
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Again Nico I would urge you to call your GP first thing in the morning...as Robin says you need to make sure they are considering all options...just a point...prior to my diagnosis I had been losing weight for some time...despite still eating my regular diet (far too much all together)...GP said likely to have been diabetic for some time (years maybe)...in people with diabetes insufficient insulin or insulin resistance prevents the body from getting glucose from the blood into the body's cells to use as energy...when this happens the body starts burning fat and muscle for energy causing a reduction in body weight...noted as a symptom of type 1's...can also be found in type 2's...hopefully you will find once you have been on the medication and adjusted your diet/lifestyle... you may have more control over your weight loss...these are all issues you must bring to the attention of your health care team as soon as possible...be persistent Nico.
 
Welcome, @Nico, I'm sorry to hear about your experience, which doesn't sound at all pleasant. But you've found your way here, and this is a great place for support, encouragement and information. Do let us know if you manage to talk to your GP again. Try not to panic 🙂, be persistent (as Bubbsie says) and b-r-e-a-t-h-e .... Everyone here can testify that diabetes, whatever type, can be successfully controlled with a bit of effort. Once you've got a proper diagnosis you can get a handle on things and start to take control.
 
@Nico, I've since re discovered a love of vegetables since being diagnosed instead of convenience foods. I sometimes do miss a plate of chips or a packet of crisps and will still have them as a treat but i find the vegetables i have now fill me up and i genuinely feel healthier. No more fizzy drinks means no more lte night bathroom visits so i'm sleeping better and feeling better in the morning.
 
Nico, welcome. One thing you could try is going to a chemist and asking for a finger prick test. Lots of them will do this and be able to advise you on the result. As you don't know how high your numbers were, no wonder you are worried. I would be concerned by the weight loss and would seek to get confirmation about what type you are.
 
john redpath said:
I am new to all this i was diagnosed in may 2016 after taking dizzy turn on way to work
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Welcome John, we are all in the same 'family' on here so feel free to ask anything. I'm sure you'll be encouraged by the responses you get. They are a very knowledgeable & respectful bunch on here!
 
hi nico n all the rest of you. I had a call off my doctor on Friday and was told I have the beginnings of diabetes with a number of 51? not sure what this is to be fair ive always know the between five and seven is ok. she mentioned anything above a 47 is now diabetic? but unlike you nico I was told Friday afternoon and heave to stew till this Thursday to find out where I go from here.

all the best les
 
andrew hickling said:
hi nico n all the rest of you. I had a call off my doctor on Friday and was told I have the beginnings of diabetes with a number of 51? not sure what this is to be fair ive always know the between five and seven is ok. she mentioned anything above a 47 is now diabetic? but unlike you nico I was told Friday afternoon and heave to stew till this Thursday to find out where I go from here.

all the best les
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Welcome.
51 will refer to a HBA1C, which is an indication of sugar levels of the last 2-3 months.So it is in the lower end of diagnosis.
 
Just an update. Went to see the nurse today HbA1c 133 BG 30. My head is spinning. Can't get in to see my gp until the 3rd March so bought myself a machine today so I can test and going to go low carbon to try and get numbers down a bit. Got to say I didn't get much info off the nurse but she did say I would probably see a dietician. I have totally cut out sugar from tea/coffee and not had a fizzy drink apart from coke zero (yak...I was a proper red coke lover!!) Oh and my BP is high....shoot me now!!!
 
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