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Could I actually not have DB?

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Gooner9

Gooner9

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hi,
Thanks for your help so far, but I've a question that's been nagging me. I'm only recently diagnosed with t2 but am,and have been, completely symptom free. My cholesterol is normal, as is my BP, I feel really good, but my bloods not good - 119 (Tate&Lyle!) So, could it be something else?
 
Just because you have no symptoms is does not mean you have not got it.119 is high if that is the HaB1C ! They think that a large proportion of Type 2 can have had for years before diagnosis!
 
Hi Gooner, the problem is type 2 diabetes can be symptom free and it's not necessary to have high b/p or high cholesterol to have it. I'm afraid a Hba1c of 119 is a bit of a whopper and unexplained by anything but diabetes.

Best wishes for getting it under control.
 
I had no particular symptoms apart from the month or so prior to DX, I only went the Dr's because I needed to get my BP under control to pass a commercial drivers medical.

What will surprise you is how much better you will feel with those BG's coming down to more reasonable levels.
 
I'm another one who had no particular symptoms - it was picked up at a routine blood test.

Hope it improves for you, Gooner9 🙂
 
Hi. With a HB1AC like that I'm sorry but their is no doubt.
I'm T2 I had no symptoms , then one day I had a uti the dipstick test the GP did also showed sugar in my wee, some weeks later at the diabetic clinic I was told I'd had diabetes for at least ten years.
I know it's come as a shock to you, but you really do need to learn as much as you can , we will help ! You also need to learn how best to control your BGs , we can help there too.
We will probably give you a nice supprise and a shock about what is considered a good diet for us T2s.
A little info would be helpful.
How did you come to be diagnosed.
We're you prescribed any meds and were you given a meter so you can check your BGs
 
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You are definitely diabetic. I had no symptoms either.
 
Thanks for the replies, I thought I did but it was just that I don't feel bad at all, not in the slightest.
In fact my wife is worried that I may start to feel better, I'll be worse than tigger!!!
I've ordered a tester so will start looking to see what food I can tolerate. Hope it's fresh white bread with peanut butter and blackcurrant jam sandwiches!! 🙂
 
Pine Marten said:
I'm another one who had no particular symptoms - it was picked up at a routine blood test.

Hope it improves for you, Gooner9 🙂
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Cheers, I'm sure I'll sort it
 
Ljc said:
Hi. With a HB1AC like that I'm sorry but their is no doubt.
I'm T2 I had no symptoms , then one day I had a uti the dipstick test the GP did also showed sugar in my wee, some weeks later at the diabetic clinic I was told I'd had diabetes for at least ten years.
I know it's come as a shock to you, but you really do need to learn as much as you can , we will help ! You also need to learn how best to control your BGs , we can help there too.
We will probably give you a nice supprise and a shock about what is considered a good diet for us T2s.
A little info would be helpful.
How did you come to be diagnosed.
We're you prescribed any meds and were you given a meter so you can check your BGs
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Hi,
I was DX on a MOT check, I was genuinely surprised , I'm on 4 x metformin 500mg daily. I just ordered a meter, the doc said I couldn't have one. Had my eyes checked, fine 🙂 just waiting for the dietician now.
 
Peanut butter yummmmmm I used to buy a well known brand , but others here twisted my arm up up behind my back , cruel lot :D and made me try , meridian peanut butter. , tis beautiful , you do need to give it a good stir though.
Sadly white bread is not good but you never know you may be lucky , I've got used to wholemeal, some here buy Bergen (sp) or lidle protein rolls, I've not tried either so can comment
 
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I was checking out carb content in peanut butter and didn't find much difference between Sunpat & Meridian
 
Hope you bought the SD Codefree meter as they have the cheapest test strips we've found
So it did come as a total shock to you.

Let us know how you get on with the dietitian , I hope s/he is a good one
 
Mark Parrott said:
I was checking out carb content in peanut butter and didn't find much difference between Sunpat & Meridian
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It's all in the taste, 🙂scrumptious and I only need a scrape.
 
Ljc said:
Hope you bought the SD Codefree meter as they have the cheapest test strips we've found
So it did come as a total shock to you.

Let us know how you get on with the dietitian , I hope s/he is a good one
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Yep, that's the one. Certainly a shock, but as my son said, it's a symptom of modern life, and I say, adjust and get on with it!
 
Ljc said:
Peanut butter yummmmmm I used to buy a well known brand , but others here twisted my arm up up behind my back , cruel lot :D and made me try , meridian peanut butter. , tis beautiful , you do need to give it a good stir though.
Sadly white bread is not good but you never know you may be lucky , I've got used to wholemeal, some here buy Bergen (sp) or lidle protein rolls, I've not tried either so can comment
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I'll try it thanks, I already eat the Bergen, I prefer granary and seeded bread but sometimes only fresh white will do! Never the sliced white though
 
That's why I became a "Risk Assessor" for Duk. The sooner you know the better long-term. If I were you I would treat as being T2. Your pancreas might work 80% or 20% & until you know for sure. Good luck 🙂
 
I agree actually about the white bread and blackcurrant jam - however not only are they ideal bedfellows - it means we get to completely give up both of these absolute shockers forever, immediately and in tandem!
 
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Ljc said:
meridian peanut butter. , tis beautiful , you do need to give it a good stir though
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Meridian peanut butter is currently half price at Tesco - £1. I stocked up with a few jars. :D
 
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