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Hello all, I'm a newbie who has just been diagnosed with T2.

Spent most of yesterday in AAU as my GP was so worried about me. My levels are still really high so I'm just hoping for some improvement. Off for a browse......🙂
 
Hi Dizz, welcome to the forum 🙂 I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis - how did it come about? Have you been given any medication for your diabetes?

The key to learning how to manage your blood sugar levels is knowledge - once you understand what it all entails then you can work towards improving things, getting things under control, and starting to feel healthy again. I would recommend starting by reading Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter to begin with. I would also suggest getting a copy of Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker, which many of our members have found very helpful 🙂

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have - no question is considered 'silly', so if it is something that is confusing or worrying you, please ask and we will do our best to help 🙂
 
Welcome to the forum Dizz 🙂
 
Welcome to the forum, glad you found us. How are you getting on?
 
Hey. If you want some fast results, listen to what your doctor probably advised you about diet/nutrition/exercise.
 
Thanks all for the welcome. I recently moved and had to change GP surgeries, and the new one ran blood tests for everything. They were on the phone 8.30 the following morning asking me to come in - I had a glucose reading of 17.3. She prescribed Metformin and later ran a urine test which contained high ketones, so she sent me off to AAU at the local hospital where I spent most of the afternoon and evening. I only got let out as I didn't have ketones in my blood and the consultant thought I looked well! Truth is I never really felt ill.....:confused:

So, I am now becoming accustomed to pricking my fingers and not eating anything sweet :( My levels are still quite high, but are slowly coming down, so at least it's going in the right direction. Seeing the specialist nurse at the surgery on Tuesday. Feel a bit shell-shocked to be honest, even though I had my suspicions.......😱
 
Not surprising, if you didn't actually feel unwell! Some things to bear in mind - be wary of ALL carbohydrates, not just sweet or sugary items (so: bread, rice, pasta, potatoes), and try to eat them in moderation. Replacing carbs with other items will help to keep your post-meal levels lower. Also, many people fnd that they get 'false hypo' symptoms as they make adjustments to their diet and start bringing levels down. Because your brain has grown accustomed to you functioning at much higher than normal levels, when you start bringing them down it can panic a bit and start sending out panic signals, so you may feel shaky, sweaty or dizzy. If you test when you feel like this, and your levels are above 4.0 mmol/l, then you are not in danger of a low blood sugar - having a biscuit will usually raise levels just enough to make you feel better. As your body becomes more accustomed to your improved levels, you will only get the symptoms at lower levels 🙂

I hope the appointment goes well! 🙂
 
Thanks, I shall bear that in mind! My levels are still in the 15's at the moment so I've a way to go yet.
 
Welcome Dizz...you must still be in a state of shock but you sound focussed and determined. Good luck with it all and glad you're testing so you can work out what's best for you. I was diagnosed with T2 end of Feb and it's a steep learning curve.
 
Dizz said:
Thanks all for the welcome. I recently moved and had to change GP surgeries, and the new one ran blood tests for everything. They were on the phone 8.30 the following morning asking me to come in - I had a glucose reading of 17.3. She prescribed Metformin and later ran a urine test which contained high ketones, so she sent me off to AAU at the local hospital where I spent most of the afternoon and evening. I only got let out as I didn't have ketones in my blood and the consultant thought I looked well! Truth is I never really felt ill.....:confused:

So, I am now becoming accustomed to pricking my fingers and not eating anything sweet :( My levels are still quite high, but are slowly coming down, so at least it's going in the right direction. Seeing the specialist nurse at the surgery on Tuesday. Feel a bit shell-shocked to be honest, even though I had my suspicions.......😱
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As you had ketones I'm very surprised you didn't get put on insulin and treated as a type 1 diabetic. Ask that you are tested to check the diagnoses. Oh and welcome to the forum 🙂
 
Hello Dizz
Hope you are okay it is manageable just awkward at times but when you adjust your life it is fine, dont let it rule you, you rule it!!!
I can speak as I have been type 1 for over 45 years now!!!
I have survived and had a fantastic time nothing has stopped me doing anything I wanted to do...
If anything it has pushed me on to excel in my life and push on, never let it beat you...
Here if you need some help.

Maureen
 
I too wondered if it's been misdiagnosed (based on age) and is actually type 1, given the presence of ketones. Have you lost any weight lately without dieting?
 
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