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denise-63

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i was diagnosed type 2 on tuesday this week my reading was 58 which is probably not that high, i was put on Yaltormin sr 1 a day for first week, 2 a day for 2nd week then move up to 3 a day from 3rd week, i agreed to the meds as i am already on meds for high blood pressure and didn't want to put more strain on my body. I came across this forum whilst searching for info, i know to cut down carbs and get more exercise but that's it i don't know how i'm supposed to feel and if i don't feel right what to do about it. sorry if that sounds silly but i'm lost
 
As a type two, the problem is the carbs, in most cases, and by reducing the daily intake, the problem is resolved.
You might need to consult your doctor about the medication for high blood pressure, as low carb can reduce it. If you start to feel dizzy on standing up it could indicate that your BP is low. It has been mentioned several times on the low carb forum, and one person had a serious fall due to it.
 
Hi @denise-63 and welcome to the forum. If you look around the forum you will find that being lost, is pretty common for people newly diagnosed. I suggest you use the forum and the learning zone (click in the red tab above) to get to understand about diabetes and the approaches that can be used to get your blood glucose levels back into a "normal" area.

Above all ask questions. No question on here is considered silly. Most of us have been where you are now and found a way through the maze of information to get a way to reduce their HbA1c (58 is your result from a HbA1c test) back down to sub diabetic levels. We will do what we can to help.
 
i was diagnosed type 2 on tuesday this week my reading was 58 which is probably not that high, i was put on Yaltormin sr 1 a day for first week, 2 a day for 2nd week then move up to 3 a day from 3rd week, i agreed to the meds as i am already on meds for high blood pressure and didn't want to put more strain on my body. I came across this forum whilst searching for info, i know to cut down carbs and get more exercise but that's it i don't know how i'm supposed to feel and if i don't feel right what to do about it. sorry if that sounds silly but i'm lost
Welcome to the forum, don't feel lost, fire your questions and we will help you. What dose is your metformin tablet, are they the 500mg ones? Have you brought a Blood Glucose (Finger Prick) monitor yet?

I wouldn't worry about hypo's etc yet, your on metformin and it's not suppose to send your blood sugar too low. As you start to get control you'll feel less tired and more energised, probably more so than you have for years, and then you'll be able to tell easier what your bloods are doing.

It impacts different people in different ways, but I know my blood sugars are high when first I feel tired at times of the day I shouldn't and then I tend to get a banging headache, also if I am ratty. I know when they are low as I feel a bit shakey but its rare go that low that I notice it. When its under control, you'll notice these subtle changes and you'll learn.

I think the important thing at the moment is to do the DESMOND course if offered and if not offered look it up and try and book yourself on a course, and do some reading on what it is. When you feel in control and understand it more, you know you can manage it and it becomes less crushing.
 
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Welcome to the forum, don't feel lost, fire your questions and we will help you. What dose is your metformin tablet, are they the 500mg ones? Have you brought a Blood Glucose (Finger Prick) monitor yet?

I wouldn't worry about hypo's etc yet, your on metformin and it's not suppose to send your blood sugar too low. As you start to get control you'll feel less tired and more energised, probably more so than you have for years, and then you'll be able to tell easier what your bloods are doing.

It impacts different people in different ways, but I know my blood sugars are high when first I feel tired at times of the day I shouldn't and then I tend to get a banging headache, also if I am ratty. I know when they are low as I feel a bit shakey but its rare go that low that I notice it. When its under control, you'll notice these subtle changes and you'll learn.

I think the important thing at the moment is to do the DESMOND course if offered and if not offered look it up and try and book yourself on a course, and do some reading on what it is. When you feel in control and understand it more, you know you can manage it and it becomes less crushing.
When I asked the MyDesmond team about self referral they said.
How people access the MyDesmond programme will depend on a number of factors; firstly whether MyDesmond has been commissioned where they live- MyDesmond is available under licence and some commissioners will choose to offer different products, MyDesmond is one of a number of diabetes online programmes. Secondly, if it has been commissioned it will depend on how the programme has been commissioned in their area. In some parts of the country access is via a GP or health professional referral. In other areas self referral is an option. Each locality makes their own arrangements for the referral process and this is not decided by MyDesmond. Individuals can find out if DESMOND/MyDesmond is available in their area and how to access the service by checking our map for details of their nearest provider at desmond.nhs.uk/find-your-nerest-centre.

I have done this course, it is on-line at the moment, Basic but useful.
 
Welcome to the forum, don't feel lost, fire your questions and we will help you. What dose is your metformin tablet, are they the 500mg ones? Have you brought a Blood Glucose (Finger Prick) monitor yet?
thank you and i'm sure i will have lot's of questions along the way. yes my tablets are 500mg and no i don't have a monitor but do want to get one
 
f you start to feel dizzy on standing up it could indicate that your BP is low. It has been mentioned several times on the low carb forum, and one person had a serious fall due to it.
i will have a look at that, i did actually feel odd last night but may have been down to having my first yaltormin i didn't feel dizzy as such just kind of spaced out if you know what i mean
 
Hello and welcome, I hope you find the advice helpful.
 
thank you and i'm sure i will have lot's of questions along the way. yes my tablets are 500mg and no i don't have a monitor but do want to get one
Seems weird that they are planning on putting you on 3 of these. MY Hb1AC was worse than yours when diagnoised and about the same 1 1/2 years in and I am only on 2 of those tablets a day and always have been. Is anyone else on more than 1g of Metformin a day?
 
i will have a look at that, i did actually feel odd last night but may have been down to having my first yaltormin i didn't feel dizzy as such just kind of spaced out if you know what i mean
I've personally never "felt' anything from the slow release metformin. The standard metformin I was given for the first month after diagnosis churned my inners up and I had to come off it, but the SR metformin stopped all of that and don't notice anything from taking it. The ramopril when they put me on a really low dose of that, I had the odd dizzy spell if I stood up to quickly but thats been about it.

Have you changed your diet as well?
 
Seems weird that they are planning on putting you on 3 of these. MY Hb1AC was worse than yours when diagnoised and about the same 1 1/2 years in and I am only on 2 of those tablets a day and always have been. Is anyone else on more than 1g of Metformin a day?
2g is usual.
 
Ignore me I am being a muppet! Got my pills out to check and I am on 1000mg Yaltomin tablets twice a day so 2g! In which case Denise is taking a lower dose which will probably increase over time
 
Welcome to the forum @denise-63

Glad you have found us! Hope you find the forum a friendly, supportive and encouraging place, where you can ask any questions you have about your diabetes management, or simply let off steam at any frustrations.

If you’d like to use a BG meter to monitor your progress and check out the effect of different food on your levels, it can really help to choose one which gives reliable results from relatively affordable strips (these can vary widely in price up to as much as £30 for a pot of 50). Unfortunately, many GP surgeries are reluctant to prescribe meters unless people are on medication which can cause hypos. If you need to self-fund, the most affordable meters members here have found are the SD Gluco Navii or the Spirit Tee2 - which both have test strips at around £8 for 50

Good luck, and let us know how you get on 🙂
 
Welcome to the forum @denise-63

Glad you have found us! Hope you find the forum a friendly, supportive and encouraging place, where you can ask any questions you have about your diabetes management, or simply let off steam at any frustrations.

If you’d like to use a BG meter to monitor your progress and check out the effect of different food on your levels, it can really help to choose one which gives reliable results from relatively affordable strips (these can vary widely in price up to as much as £30 for a pot of 50). Unfortunately, many GP surgeries are reluctant to prescribe meters unless people are on medication which can cause hypos. If you need to self-fund, the most affordable meters members here have found are the SD Gluco Navii or the Spirit Tee2 - which both have test strips at around £8 for 50

Good luck, and let us know how you get on 🙂
thank you i am going to look for a meter today, do the needles come with it or do you buy them separate
 
thank you i am going to look for a meter today, do the needles come with it or do you buy them separate
You do get a few in with the kit but people do reuse them (unofficially) so it's up to use whether you buy extra, its the strips that you will definitely need to buy more of when you buy the monitor.
 
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