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Hello I’m kind of new here, I got diagnosed with type 2 on nye last year. Doctors said they are quite shocked with this as I’m young, not overweight and quite active, there is not a strong line of it in on my mums side of the family. Has anybody else had this sort of thing and what has the journey been with you. I’m currently taking 2 metform a day and have been since January. Doctors didn’t want to up my meds in my review as my blood sugar levels are between 8.2 and 8.6 as an average, my highest reading was 12.2. How can I get this down further or of it is hederitry then am I really wasting my time putting so much effort to go to remission as this is it for me. I’m still waiting on my blood test results to check if I’m not type 1, but the doctors don’t think I am as I have had other test done and they have coke back alright.
 
It might well be hereditary, but that is no reason not to lower your blood glucose levels.
I have type two diabetics on both sides of the family but got a meter and checked how my meals affected my levels, then altered what I eat so as to have normal numbers.
As a boringly ordinary type two that was quite simple, and once I reduced under 8mmol/l after meals I kept to the same menu and saw my levels go on drifting downwards. I don't need to test these days, as I'm pretty much sorted by diet alone - which is a good thing - I was so ill taking the tablets.
 
Hi @Shoneybun85 welcome to the forum. It is good to hear that you are being tested fir T1 as some GPs wouldn’t even know that T1 can develop in adulthood.

Their is a genetic element with T2 but fortunately unlike some genetic conditions their is very much much we can do about it, so you won’t be waisting your time or future health in the changes you are trying to make . Not everyone can beat T2 into remission however good control of it with the right info and some work by yourself will make a great difference to your blood glucose levels .

The figures you have given are they the results of the Hb1ac blood test ?

Ask all the questions you need to, we’ll do our best to help based on what has worked for us individually.
As you read round this forum you will notice we follow a range of dietary regimes, their is no one size that fits all. So one that works well for you that you can maintain long term is the best one for you .
 
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Hello I’m kind of new here, I got diagnosed with type 2 on nye last year. Doctors said they are quite shocked with this as I’m young, not overweight and quite active, there is not a strong line of it in on my mums side of the family. Has anybody else had this sort of thing and what has the journey been with you. I’m currently taking 2 metform a day and have been since January. Doctors didn’t want to up my meds in my review as my blood sugar levels are between 8.2 and 8.6 as an average, my highest reading was 12.2. How can I get this down further or of it is hederitry then am I really wasting my time putting so much effort to go to remission as this is it for me. I’m still waiting on my blood test results to check if I’m not type 1, but the doctors don’t think I am as I have had other test done and they have coke back alright.
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Hi there, I was diagnosed just before Christmas with no diabetes in my family and my BMI and weight was in the good range. I was so confused and so they did a test for LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults) but that came back negative and so here I am Diabetes 2 it is. BUT although the shock kicked in initially I went at it with Metformin 1000mg daily plus a tightening of an already low carb diet. I have just bought a blood check meter and the last couple of days my bloods are back in the good range from being around 8+. So be encouraged! The metformin as well as a good healthy diet (check out the different options on this forum) and you can indeed get this under control. Cheering you on x
 
Hi and welcome. There are many types of diabetes not just type 1 and 2. For example MODY I believe is a hereditary type that can appear in younger people with a strong family history.
 
Welcome @Shoneybun85 🙂 It’s good you’re being tested for a Type 1. Too many adults are misdiagnosed. Even if you do turn out to be Type 2 at least you’ll know for sure.
 
Welcome to the forum @Shoneybun85

There is often confusion around diagnosis with Adults, so it is good to hear that they are considering the possibility of T1. I was a skinny 53 year old when I was diagnosed.

Whichever type of Diabetes you have, it is useful to become familiar with the carb content of your food. If you know how much you are eating at each meal, you can then make adjustments by swapping for lower carb option and /or reducing portion sizes if necessary.

Let us know how you get on, and fire away with any questions that you have. Nothing is considered silly on here. Just ask.
 
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