High blood sugar

[Bally]

just looking for advice I have constant high blood readings there about in low to mid 20’s I am also on metformin and it doesn’t seem to work, I was told in November that I had type 2 diabetes, last week I went to see a gastroenterologist as I have celiac disease (an autoimmune disease where the gluten protein is mistaken for something bad) so I can’t eat most grains including bread,biscuits and the list is endless, she told me that I more than likely have type 1 and the metformin won’t be working she has referred me to a endocrinologist for diabetes but until I see them I worried that I’ll be causing myself damage. Cheers

 

[trophywench]

A lot of people are misdiagnosed because such a lot of GPs can't get it into their heads to understand that people can become Type 1 at ANY age - from Nil to 90.

Cut down on all the carbs, not just sugar and the ones with gluten. In any event that's what's advised for T2 anyway and helps no end of T1s - but only with insulin in the case of T1.

Keep reminding re the diabetes clinic appointment until you get seen!

 

[Bally]

Thanks

 

[Bruce Stephens]

endocrinologist for diabetes but until I see them I worried that I’ll be causing myself damage

How far away is the appointment? If you're generally at 20 or above, it might be better to hassle your GP again to try and speed up the process.

 

[Drummer]

If you are a type two, celiac disease is no great problem - cutting out all the things which contain gluten and not replacing them with 'safe' starches is an ideal way for a lucky, actual type two to control their diabetes.
If your meter shows no change then that is more evidence that you are not type two.

 

[Bally]

How far away is the appointment? If you're generally at 20 or above, it might be better to hassle your GP again to try and speed up the process.

7 February is me date to see the doctor. Thanks for you comment

 

[Bally]

How far away is the appointment? If you're generally at 20 or above, it might be better to hassle your GP again to try and speed up the process.

7th February I’ll see a doctor thanks for your reply.

If you are a type two, celiac disease is no great problem - cutting out all the things which contain gluten and not replacing them with 'safe' starches is an ideal way for a lucky, actual type two to control their diabetes.
If your meter shows no change then that is more evidence that you are not type two.

thanks for your reply!