New T2 Diagnosis - Conflicting Info

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Probably the final chapter of this story:

He went to docs and took my list of questions, which he gave to the Doctor! HbA1C came back as 96mmol/mol (10.9%). So they finally told him he had diabetes and that was very high for his age. To my questions about how they knew it was T2 and not T1, they said that the blood tests showed that (not sure what test shows this...but fingers crossed they're right!). They've prescribed Metformin (at last) and taken him of Gliclizide, and conceded this should have been done earlier in the week. He's starting on one dose a day and going up to three (not sure on strength). Doctor said he didn't need a BG meter as T2's didn't generally need them (!). I've told him to get one but he'll have to self-fund - worth it in my opinion. She said he needed to moderate his diet, but understandably gave little info as to what that meant. I've given him the link to the Carbs and Cals book and app.

Thanks for your continued support on this one - I really appreciate it.
 
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Glad your friend finally got the help he needed. My HbA1c was 127 when I was diagnosed in August 2015 at the age of 39. Fingers crossed the metformin does the trick for him. Tell him where to find us if he needs any extra help and advice.
 
Hi again , I'm not 100% sure but I believe many GPs just make an assumption of T2 based on age, weight etc . Rather than actually doing the necessary tests for T1 . We've a few on here who fitted some of the profile, who after long attempts of trying to bang a square peg into a round hole by there diabetic team got the correct diagnosis, their was much wringing of hands , shaking of heads , shouting by us and of course advise , I can tell you.
 
NickC said:
Probably the final chapter of this story:

He went to docs and took my list of questions, which he gave to the Doctor! HbA1C came back as 96mmol/mol (10.9%). So they finally told him he had diabetes and that was very high for his age. To my questions about how they knew it was T2 and not T1, they said that the blood tests showed that (not sure what test shows this...but fingers crossed they're right!). They've prescribed Metformin (at last) and taken him of Gliclizide, and conceded this should have been done earlier in the week. He's starting on one dose a day and going up to three (not sure on strength). Doctor said he didn't need a BG meter as T2's didn't generally need them (!). I've told him to get one but he'll have to self-fund - worth it in my opinion. She said he needed to moderate his diet, but understandably gave little info as to what that meant. I've given him the link to the Carbs and Cals book and app.

Thanks for your continued support on this one - I really appreciate it.
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I was diagnosed end of Nov 16 with hba1c of 117 (12.9%). I am on metformin 500mg twice a day. I was given a meter. I downloaded the carbs and cal app and went low carb immediately. I dropped steadily over the last 4 weeks and now waking at 4.5!! I am always under 7 two hours after food. I test because it keeps me motivated. Looking at my BS spreadsheet first tested myself on 21st Nov 15.4. I fasted from 2pm went to bed on 9.9. I did low carb and some fasts i.e. not eat after a late lunch till morning and by 25th Nov I was in single figures throughout the day. By 1st December between 6-8 throughout day and then finally 5th December I started getting into the 5s. This how quick a low carb diet and intermittent fasting can get your levels down. I also increased my walking as I have desk job so randomly go up 3 flights of stairs to loo!

When I had my diagnosis I was devastated as it was so high and there were so many negative posts about dangers of it being so high, needing loads of meds etc. yet I have done it with low levels of meds and diet. I was already on a weight loss mission having lost 2 stone over 2 years. I've lost another 1/2 stone since diagnosis. So if your friend is stressed tell him within a month he can be on target ranges but agree with others that he needs a meter.
 
Good job, Nick..... Sorry about your friends DX though.... Would he be willing to join this forum?
 
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