new diabetic

[christinesAndmann]

hello I have been a diabetic for about 3 months, type 2. dr put me on metformin, 3 per day straaight away, and ever since, the last few days I FEEL VERU 2dopey2 NOT ME NORMALLY i add. y neighbour thinks my eyes were glaazed earlier today, not so much now. I hada coffee with 1/2 spoonful sugar, but I still feel rough. I am off out shortly and there may be an ambulance there so I am going to ask them to do my blood sugar, any other ides please? no I ao noy have a nurse to consult, my gp did not want to see me for another 3-4 weeks but I intend to have a fasting blood next week then go to see him. but any others hints would be great , thank you. I am 59 yrs old

 

[margie]

Hello and welcome

Have you checked the Patient Information leaflet for side-effects. Some are considered normal and others you would be advised to speak to a Dr.

Given you are feeling so rough you might think about going to a drop in centre where they could check you over (refer you to a Dr if they think its necessary) and hopefully allay your fears. If there is no drop in centre near you your local pharmacist might be able to help. They understand the effects and side-effects of drugs.

 

[Steff]

Hi and a warm welcome to the forum

 

[Copepod]

Welcome christinesAndmann
Hope you've checked patient information leaflets and seen your GP by now? How did you get on?

 

[mcdonagh47]

hello I have been a diabetic for about 3 months, type 2. dr put me on metformin, 3 per day straaight away, and ever since, the last few days I FEEL VERU 2dopey2 NOT ME NORMALLY i add. y neighbour thinks my eyes were glaazed earlier today, not so much now. I hada coffee with 1/2 spoonful sugar, but I still feel rough. I am off out shortly and there may be an ambulance there so I am going to ask them to do my blood sugar, any other ides please? no I ao noy have a nurse to consult, my gp did not want to see me for another 3-4 weeks but I intend to have a fasting blood next week then go to see him. but any others hints would be great , thank you. I am 59 yrs old

Hi Christine,
Glazed eyes/blurred vision ? that sounds like high blood glucose ( nothing to do with the metformin).
Get a meter yourself and start testing. Don't let them tell you that you do not need to test.
Don't concentrate on sugar - it is carbohydrates your body is having trouble processing ( bread, potatoes, pasta, rice). Sugar is only relevant because it is a fast acting carbohydrate.
Read these two advice pages in the sticky section of the Newbies thread ...
- Jennifer's Smart Advice
- Maggie Davey's Open Letter to Newly Diagnosed Type 2s

Ask to be put on educational course for new T2s such as X-Pert Patient course or DESMOND.
And start exercising, walking etc it is going to be very important for you.