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Do I have diabetes? No appt

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Hello Emma
I hope that you get some good help from the doctor when he calls you, we are all hoping that you get some good help.
 
Emma998282 said:
just said that it couldn’t be T1 diabetes as that’s from birth
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I wonder where that comes from? I'd assume many people would say it's usually something that appears during childhood, but not "from birth". (And in the UK our last Prime Minister and current Speaker both developed Type 1 in adulthood, but maybe that missed many people.) And obviously it's a bit distressing that someone answering 111 thinks that.
 
Emma998282 said:
I’ve spoke to 111, a doctors ringing me within the next couple of hours. However they were very reluctant to do anything, just said that it couldn’t be T1 diabetes as that’s from birth... and to ring my GP. I’ll see what this doctor says, but they should of sent a paramedic out to check my blood sugar and urine, not a telephone consultation from a doctor. I’m now slowly packing a bag incase I need to go to a&e.
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Hi Emma

That is a worrying response for 111. Like quite a few others on here I was diagnosed with T1 as an adult. In my case at 53, as was Teresa May. There is quite a high percentage of T1s who are now diagnosed as adults.
I hope that the doctor that phoned back was more informed, and has followed this up.

Let us know the outcome.
 
Hi. Just to let you know T1 can effect anyone at any age. my friend's 2 sons got it within 6 months of each other, both boys were in their 20's ! I would get a babysitter a friend/family and get yourself to A&E.
 
Hey guys, no update I’m afraid!:( after several calls to 111 they’ve said to go to my GP surgery tomorrow which I’m already doing. The doctor said it would be nothing to do with blood sugar as I don’t have diabetes. Really disappointed with the Nhs today. Wouldn’t give me an appointment or check me out, it’s just being passed off as a virus. Hopefully after my blood test tomorrow it doesn’t take too long to get results
 
Emma998282 said:
Hey guys, no update I’m afraid!:( after several calls to 111 they’ve said to go to my GP surgery tomorrow which I’m already doing. The doctor said it would be nothing to do with blood sugar as I don’t have diabetes. Really disappointed with the Nhs today. Wouldn’t give me an appointment or check me out, it’s just being passed off as a virus. Hopefully after my blood test tomorrow it doesn’t take too long to get results
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Thanks for letting us know Emma.

It is disheartening that there is such a lack of knowledge around the onset of T1.

I too was asked if I had diabetes at the hospital, but said no as I didn’t know at the time that I had. I soon found out I had, when I went into DKA a few days later. If you deteriorate overnight, please just dial 999. They often do a blood test so will have the kit.

Glad that you have the appointment tomorrow.
Let us know the outcome.
 
Do you live near a supermarket Emma? Our local Asda Pharmacy carries out blood glucose tests. I think Tesco Pharmacy and also Boots chemist does too. Can you get to any of these venues, if you can then may I suggest you get yourself down there asap. Just a thought. Please keep us updated.
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Good morning Emma,
How are you this morning? As you can see there are a lot of us here that are concerned for you.
Hope that you managed to get some sleep, and that all goes well with blood test.
 
Hi, I’m doing okay this morning, a big of tingling all over and my legs are numb but that’s it
 
That' s good to know.
I know it's not easy to do, but try not to worry so much, as stress can make problems worse.
You are on a good route now with the blood test, and that should help to find out what is causing your problems, and point to the next steps.
Very best wishes
 
Morning Emma

I look forward to hearing the outcome of your appointment today.
 
Hello Emma,
Thanks for letting us know, and I hope it is good results for you.
 
Emma998282 said:
Blood test all done, got to wait till Monday afternoon for the results so will update you then
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If you have on line access the results will be there by the end of the day. Also if a problem you will be contacted either by your GP or the hospital.
 
Good morning Emma
I hope that you have had some sleep.

At your appointment did they do a fingerprick test as well as taking bloods?
 
They didn’t take a finger prick test
I’ve just had my phone ring No Caller Id (hospital) and my child pressed decline.
 
Hi Emma I hope you’re feeling bit better. Not to be alarmist as no need but can you put together a contingency plan to get a trusted friend who lives close by to help with child care & take you to pharmacy for blood test over weekend? This would reduce stress but also enable you to get somewhere urgently if needs be. Most people will help a friend in need and I think your GP doesn’t seem to be taking this seriously. You don’t want to be worried over weekend.
 
Emma998282 said:
They didn’t take a finger prick test
I’ve just had my phone ring No Caller Id (hospital) and my child pressed decline.
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Oh, no sounds eventful, did you manage to ring them back? I'm sure they would have left a voicemail saying who to speak to
 
Emma998282 said:
They didn’t take a finger prick test
I’ve just had my phone ring No Caller Id (hospital) and my child pressed decline.
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Hi Emma

That sounds like you need to get back in touch with them.
If the number was withheld phone the hospital, explain what happened, and ask to be put through.
Alternatively phone your Practice as they will also have been sent a copy/of the results

It would be good to get this sorted before the weekend
 
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