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emc9718

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So I haven’t felt quite right for the last 5 days but I have suspected something has been wrong for some time longer. I was sent to get bloods taken today and have already voiced concern over type 2 due to a lot of my symptoms. However it’s Friday and I know my blood work won’t be back until maybe Tuesday and I’m getting very worked up currently due to how unwell I feel and at the thought of having to wait another 4 days.

I find it very hard to describe how I’m feeling, almost faint? As if my whole body is weak and at times when I’m walking about somewhere I almost feel as if it’s an out of body experience? I find the jittery faint feeling is much worse after I’ve eaten but it stays for a good few hours after.

I’m just at a loss and really worked up about it all if anybody has any reassurance or advice that would be great
 
I would have thought that if your life was actually in danger, the GP would have sent you straight to A &E - when I took a daughter (in her late 30s) cos she said she felt too ill to drive there herself - he called an ambulance there and then after giving her an injection immediately cos he believed she'd got meningitis - and she had. As there seems to be no panic from that quarter I can only assume you have no need to either.
 
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So I haven’t felt quite right for the last 5 days but I have suspected something has been wrong for some time longer. I was sent to get bloods taken today and have already voiced concern over type 2 due to a lot of my symptoms. However it’s Friday and I know my blood work won’t be back until maybe Tuesday and I’m getting very worked up currently due to how unwell I feel and at the thought of having to wait another 4 days.

I find it very hard to describe how I’m feeling, almost faint? As if my whole body is weak and at times when I’m walking about somewhere I almost feel as if it’s an out of body experience? I find the jittery faint feeling is much worse after I’ve eaten but it stays for a good few hours after.

I’m just at a loss and really worked up about it all if anybody has any reassurance or advice that would be great
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So far, you haven't really described any symptoms of diabetes which is high blood glucose levels.

I wonder if you are worried that you might be hypo? This is not a symptom of diabetes but a result of over medication for it. If you are not on particular diabetes medication like insulin or gliclazide then you are very unlikely to be hypo and not dangerously so because your liver has the capability to release glucose to bring your levels back up if you do go low.

If your blood glucose levels were dangerously high, then you would likely have a raging thirst and consequent very frequent visits to the loo. I was drinking pint after pint of water and nothing quenched it and weeing every half hour or so with at least 5 pit stops every night and I was like that for 2 weeks before I contacted the doctor and had bloods taken, so I think you will be OK till next week if it is diabetes. High BG levels may also make you feel tired/sleepy and find it hard to stay awake after a meal and you might have problems with blurry vision if these symptoms came on suddenly.

Of course I am not saying that you are not suffering with some condition or illness but I don't think there is any cause for concern regarding diabetes from the symptoms you have described. Not saying you don't have diabetes, but just that the symptoms you describe don't really match and would not suggest that urgent medical attention was needed.
 
emc9718 said:
So I haven’t felt quite right for the last 5 days but I have suspected something has been wrong for some time longer. I was sent to get bloods taken today and have already voiced concern over type 2 due to a lot of my symptoms. However it’s Friday and I know my blood work won’t be back until maybe Tuesday and I’m getting very worked up currently due to how unwell I feel and at the thought of having to wait another 4 days.

I find it very hard to describe how I’m feeling, almost faint? As if my whole body is weak and at times when I’m walking about somewhere I almost feel as if it’s an out of body experience? I find the jittery faint feeling is much worse after I’ve eaten but it stays for a good few hours after.

I’m just at a loss and really worked up about it all if anybody has any reassurance or advice that would be great
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I’ve just had an unpleasant virus that caused weakness and faintness. My head felt very strange and I just wanted to lie down even though I had no other signs of illness apart from a headache. So maybe it’s short-term. Anaemia can also cause weakness as can utis. The signs of diabetes are incredible thirst and urinary frequency.. Your symptoms could be due to any number of things. I hope you feel better soon. Do you have risk factors for Type 2? Why do you think it’s that?
 
I haven’t really explained myself very well at all. I’m aware the things I listed aren’t necessarily diabetes symptoms, that’s sort of what I wanted to find out - had anyone else had these. I’ve got other more typical things like the unquenchable thirst, dry mouth, excessive weeing etc. those were the things that made me contact my GP at the beginning of last week but I’ve started feeling more unwell as the days go on the last 4-5 days. I’m also over weight and have a family history that’s put me at high risk so it’s looking more than likely that it is type 2, they’re just waiting on blood work to confirm.

I also suffer from quite a few mental health problems and I don’t really have anyone close to me to speak to about things like this so I came here for some advice and have been left more disheartened and lost than I was to begin with.
 
@emc9718 Thank you for explaining more clearly. I wouldn’t say those are the usual diabetes symptoms. Sometimes people can feel weak, like they have no energy, and extra-sleepy, but that ‘out of body’ feeling you’ve described isn’t a diabetes symptom. Is it possible it’s anxiety causing it?

You’ve done the right thing having a test for diabetes. If you continue to feel unwell like you describe, you could speak to 111 for medical advice. It could be totally unrelated to your possible diabetes.
 
Hi again. I am sorry we didn't give you the reassurance we had hoped we were offering. Unfortunately we can't know about these things unless you tell us, so our responses can only reflect the information you give us. With that new information, then yes it does sound like you may well be diabetic with high BG levels. Have you started making any dietary changes. That was the first thing I did before I went to the doctors to get tested. Reducing the amount of carbs in your diet will help to reduce your Blood Glucose (BG) levels and is in fact one of the most powerful things you can do to help yourself. In fact it is more powerful than most diabetic medicine and that is something you can do whilst you wait for your next appointment. Getting some exercise will also help. It doesn't have to be anything overly exertive. A walk is ideal if you can manage it or even dancing around the house to some good music a couple of times a day.
 
What it sounds like you are describing to me is a bit like disassociation but there can also be many physical things that cause this feeling like you could be very low on iron, now doctors usually look at haemoglobin to make sure your not anaemic, but this can be fine but ferritin can be really low (your iron stores)and this can make you feel like death! so if it wasn’t tested get your gp to run that one. Vitamin D and the B vitamins are all good ones to have a sufficient amount of. There is also the mental side, I hope you don’t mind me asking is there a chance you have a little anxiety ? I only say this because I’ve had this kind of problem and I’ve suffered with anxiety sometimes debilitating and I’ve had similar feelings. When I’m out and about (which I would typically avoid) it’s like the world is spinning around me and I’m not really present. It’s exhausting and makes you feel quite light headed. It’s really hard to describe but it’s a horrible feeling and they call it disassociation.
 
Is the 'other world' feeling a wee bit like jet lag? I had that once when i was very stressed. I think its the dissociation previously mentioned. I got out of the situation and it didn't reoccur, but it is very unpleasent.
I agree with what other have said, if your blood sugar levels had been of urgent concern at the doctors they would have sent you to A and E. They did me. I don't think t2 tends to take a turn for the worse that quickly. If you want to do something you could call 111. Did your gp test blood sugars in the surgery by testing a drop of blood? If they did, what did it say?
Try lower carb meals (eg heavy on green veg, eggs, meat, cheese, milk - avoid bread, potatoes, rice, pasta) until tuesday
 
Hi emc9718, welcome to the forum.

I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling this way. I can imagine how worrying it must be to be left without answers.

It's really tricky as your symptoms could be a result of things that you'd need further investigation to find out and would be impossible to make any useful assessments online.

As mentioned, I would hope that if it was anything serious your doctor would call you sooner. My doctor rang me late at night and told me to come in, sent me straight to the hospital due to my numbers so the fact that they haven't sent you to the hospital should mean that it's not that kind of situation.

I know it's easier said than done but try and focus on feeling as well as possible for the next few days. Get as much rest as you can, eat well, stay hydrated and take some time to do things you find comforting. The time will pass anyway so it's worth trying to occupy yourself with other things.

If it is diabetes, we're right here beside you on this journey and can offer you help and support as needed so please do keep us updated and all the best with your results.
 
Thanks so much all, I hope I didn’t come across rude in any way im just so worked up and worried at the minute.
Someone mentioned anxiety, and yes I do suffer from quite sporadic episodes from time to time so it could well be that also. I wasn’t sure whether I was anxious due to an issue with my health or if in fact my anxiety is giving me the symptoms.
Today I’ve got a better out look, I’ve woke up and tried my best to continue on with my day without the negative thoughts taking over because I’ve told myself that at this current moment it’s out of my control. Until the doctor calls me with results of bloods etc there is nothing I can do to change how I’m feeling instantly and I think today I’m feeling better about that.
Sorry again for coming across a bit sharp last night, I know you’re all trying to support and be helpful and I’m very appreciative, thanks all
 
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Have you got the result of your blood test yet @emc9718 ? I hope you’re feeling ok.
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Hey, thanks so much for thinking of me!

So thankfully things weren’t quite as bad as I had got myself worked up to thinking! I mean it wasn’t a fantastic outcome but I’ve been told it’s prediabetes. I was absolutely clueless, and still am a bit to be fair. But I’m confident that now I know what’s going on and what’s causing me to be feeling how I was feeling, the anxiety side of things has subsided and I’m now putting all my energy into reversing the damage I’ve already done!

A bit of a wake up call on my part, but hopefully I can get things changed up a bit and just adjust my lifestyle for the better!
 
I hope knowing what you’re dealing with brings some relief @emc9718 With prediabetes, you’ve been given a bit of a warning in good time to help you turn things around 🙂
 
Good to hear you’ve had your results back and they weren’t as far off track as you’d feared.

Hopefully with a few tweaks to your menu, and a general reduction in portions of carbohydrates as well as avoiding the obviously sweet and sugary stuff you’ll be able to reduce your risk of developing T2. Lots of forum members have managed that before you 🙂

So many people say just the same thing - that their brush with diabetes was the push they needed - a sort of catalyst that resulted in them making positive changes to their menu and lifestyle that they had meant to do for years but somehow never quite got around to. Many members say they’ve not felt as ‘healthy’ in ages once the changes have settled in - including the ones who start with a full-blown diabetes diagnosis 🙂
 
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