Newbie here

[Matt C]

Hi all,

Bit about me 44, 110kg, on nexium for acid reflux and fluoxetine for anxiety... Been overweight from mid 20.

Over the past year started to feel tired during the day so I went to the docs in Aug-21. Asked the doctor to check for diabetes which I assumed he did. Bloodwork came back fine.

Had another test on Monday, results back today and my HBA1C test came back at 105. Telephone consultation on Friday. On Monday I also found out that I wasn't tested for diabetes in Aug-21.

So as a total newbie I'm trying to find out what 105 means. Does it mean I'll go on insulin/tablets etc I just don't know

I've only myself to blame for getting into this mess, now it's time to do something about to ensure that I stay around for my 6 old girl.

Sorry for the long read just feeling s##t

Cheers

Matt

 

[harbottle]

105 is pretty high, but can be dealt with, people here have had worse and control it.

I imagine they will start you on Metformin, and tell you to change lifestyle (i.e. cut down carbs, lose weight, and do exercise.) and also set a target HBA1c (I was told 48 or less than)

After 3 months they'll review progress and may add another drug (One that inhibits glucose recirculation, i.e, makes it come out in urine, or one that prods the pancreas to make more insulin.) if targets aren't met.

I believe the checks will be every three months until it's under control. If tablets don't work, then they may consider insulin therapy. You'll get called in for an eye scan every year and have to have a review with a diabetic nurse who will check feet and things like that.

Don't beat yourself up about it. Not all overweight people get T2D, and some people who aren't overweight get it (I know someone who got it when they were in their 30s and a very healthy weight). As the nurse said to me, 'you could have developed it anyway'.

There's loads of great advice here. You can either do a low carb or low calorie diet to lose weight - I did low carb, using books by a chef called Giancarlo Caldesi, but the end result of either is the same in that weight is lost and this may lead to improved blood sugar levels.

I felt horrible, but two weeks after starting the diet I felt better (I was suffering leg pains, maybe as a consequence of high blood sugar).

Good luck!

 

[Cherrelle DUK]

Hi Matt C, welcome to the forum.

105 sounds like your HbA1c number which is your average glucose level over the last three months. 105 is quite high so as above, you'll probably be on medication and asked to reduce carbs and sugars from your diet.

Many people on the forum started in the 100s and managed to get things under control so you're in good company. We've got some info on our site about food and it may be worth getting a glucose meter to test your blood sugar levels after each meal.

You can find out more visa the links below

How to check your blood sugar levels

Knowing your blood sugar levels helps you manage your diabetes and reduces your risk of having serious complications – now and in the future. On this page:

www.diabetes.org.uk

I have type 2 diabetes – what can I eat?

If you've just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, one of the first things you might be worried about is food. You’re likely to be faced with what seems like an endless list of new tasks. Medical appointments, taking medication, stopping smoking, being more active and eating a healthy, balanced...

www.diabetes.org.uk