HELP get me outta here ! Type 2 Newbie

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You are certainly right about that orchid - every one of us is different, and there is no 'one size fits all' with any type of daibetes.

Tell you what I'd really like to know - how did they actually establish that you are really Type 2?

Do you know if they tested you for a) ketones and b) C-peptide because your symptoms sound an awful lot like Type 1 to me ......


Well when I go on Thursday , I am going to ask for clarification and ask for a copy of the results and ask exactly what I was tested for , I have been out on Metformin 500g tablets ( 1 a day for the first week , then 2 a day for the second and then 3 for the 3rd week and then stay at 3 a day ), when I was told it was all a bit rushed and I did felt like it was all too much hassel , and now that I have lived with the idea of being diabetic for 3 weeks I need to know exactly how they have come to this conclusion ! so I shal ask the question you have just asked trophywench :D
 
So just got back from the doctors and he has 100% confirmed I am type 2 , 🙂, he has also given me a repeat prescription for my testing strips 🙂
and he has also put me on Simvastatin as well , so I shall be rattling around and also stabbing myself in the mornings , afternoons and evenings 😱 , but on a good note I have lost a stone in weight since August 19th :D which he was happy with he said it would settle down soon and I will get into a routine with things , he wants to see me every 2 wseeks as well , he said it was nice to see someone who was positive and has done some research on my condition ........gold star for me then
 
Orchid thats amazing news,well chuffed. x

Thanks Steff , I was so happy but I think he is a very forward thinking doctor and was more than happy to give me the prescription when i shoed him my food diary and my testing results and my file ( yes I have a file ) on research ...
 
Brillaint news for you Orchid and well done on the weight loss,i was on simvistastin but due to leg pains i was moved onto a diffirent statin x
Good luck on the meds.
 
All great news Orchid 🙂

Can you tell your doctor he can have a gold star too for recognising the benefits a keen patient. :D

Make sure every test counts and teaches you something meaningful.🙂

Rob
 
Brillaint news for you Orchid and well done on the weight loss,i was on simvistastin but due to leg pains i was moved onto a diffirent statin x
Good luck on the meds.

He did say I may get some muscle pain ,but he asked me to give it a go for at least a month and if im not happy then we would review it , are the pains bad Steff 😡
 
All great news Orchid 🙂

Can you tell your doctor he can have a gold star too for recognising the benefits a keen patient. :D

Make sure every test counts and teaches you something meaningful.🙂

Rob

Thanks Robster , I am determind to rule my condition and I feel more empowerd now I seem to have the backing of a good doctor, so now I just have to find my hubbby's secreat stash of chocolate to celebrate on .......................ooops I mean where did I put the carrotts🙄
 
He did say I may get some muscle pain ,but he asked me to give it a go for at least a month and if im not happy then we would review it , are the pains bad Steff 😡

Well to be honest they were worse at night when i was in bed hun,but you dont know you may be fine so dont panic x
 
Well done on the weight loss Orchid🙂 and for persuading the doctor to prescribe your strips:D Sounds like your GP is v proactive and a good listener. It's good to hear and long may it continue!🙂 Katie
 
He has told me to take them at night , I just hope it won't be too pain for when I get up for the usual 3am bathroom visit 😱 promise I won't panic x


Well to be honest they were worse at night when i was in bed hun,but you dont know you may be fine so dont panic x
 
Well done on the weight loss Orchid🙂 and for persuading the doctor to prescribe your strips:D Sounds like your GP is v proactive and a good listener. It's good to hear and long may it continue!🙂 Katie


Thank you 🙂
 
I just wonder , you seem to have such a nice doctor and it is great he is encouraging to you and helpful.
I am just coming up to my first anniversary of Dx and I have seen the doctor once on diagnosis and the nurse 3 times, I wish I had more comforting support to be honest, I have said before about my dietician who is wonderful and the podiatrist who was lovely, but , should I be seeing my doctor ? It is confusing !!
 
Thanks Robster , I am determind to rule my condition and I feel more empowerd now I seem to have the backing of a good doctor, so now I just have to find my hubbby's secreat stash of chocolate to celebrate on .......................ooops I mean where did I put the carrotts🙄

Go on ..... you're allowed a nibble every now and then! 😉

Andy 🙂
 
I just wonder , you seem to have such a nice doctor and it is great he is encouraging to you and helpful.
I am just coming up to my first anniversary of Dx and I have seen the doctor once on diagnosis and the nurse 3 times, I wish I had more comforting support to be honest, I have said before about my dietician who is wonderful and the podiatrist who was lovely, but , should I be seeing my doctor ? It is confusing !!

If you don't feel you're getting the information or service you want from the nurse, then request to see your GP. You need to be clear about what you want from them and then push for it. Easier said than done obviously. 🙂

Rob
 
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