So many questions - where to start no one to ask until Tuesday at earliest - started taking pills on Friday I think i've had a hypo already but don't understand - should I go to A&E and ask someone to sit down and explain or is there somewhere better, it does not feel like an emergency but it is bloody scary? I could not get a Dr's appointment until 11 May!!!
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Newly Diagnosed...confused as hell
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Northerner
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Hi Tomm181, welcome to the forum 🙂 Do you have a meter so you can test your blood sugar levels? Why do you think you have had a hypo? What pills are you taking? Sorry for all the questions! 🙂
I don't have a meter...I have only had one 10-15 min session with the Dr who gave me prescription for Metformin 500mg. I became VERY dizzy yesterday at lunchtime - I ate a wholemeal roll & drank some Lucazade which was one of the few things the Dr had told me to have available...that seemed to work, but I don't know if that was a hypo or not...Then this morning at about 5am I was feeling a different sort of ...well just not right...but have eaten something and feeling better physically
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Hi Tomm, I don't think you would have been having a true hypo, as it is highly unlikely on metformin alone, especially if you have just been diagnosed, as your levels generally will be higher than normal and well above hypo range. What may be happening, however, is that you have experienced a 'false' hypo, where your blood sugar levels are lower than you are used to experiencing, so your body reacts as though your blood sugar is low and prompts you to eat something. As you have found, eating a little something raises your levels and makes you feel better 🙂 You don't need to go to A&E, just try not to get too anxious, as this may also be contributing to how you are feeling. Hopefully, we can help you understand a bit more about what it all entails, so that you can relax a little.
Now, I can imagine that you are feeling pretty confused and maybe overwhelmed with what your diagnosis may mean for you. The good news is that, now thet you have been diagnosed you will receive treatment to help you get your blood sugar levels under control and this will probably make you start to feel much better than you have for some time. Diabetes is a condition that can be managed well, and if you are prepared to put some work in, doesn't have to be something to be feared. I would highly recommend getting a copy of Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker, which will give you a good grounding and understanding. If you want something to read now, I would recommend reading Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter.
If you have any questions at all, then please do ask! Nothing is considered silly, and we were all in your shoes at one time, so understand how you must be feeling right now. People are very friendly and happy to help,, so if something is confusing or worrying you, ask away! 🙂
Now, I can imagine that you are feeling pretty confused and maybe overwhelmed with what your diagnosis may mean for you. The good news is that, now thet you have been diagnosed you will receive treatment to help you get your blood sugar levels under control and this will probably make you start to feel much better than you have for some time. Diabetes is a condition that can be managed well, and if you are prepared to put some work in, doesn't have to be something to be feared. I would highly recommend getting a copy of Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker, which will give you a good grounding and understanding. If you want something to read now, I would recommend reading Jennifer's Advice and Maggie Davey's letter.
If you have any questions at all, then please do ask! Nothing is considered silly, and we were all in your shoes at one time, so understand how you must be feeling right now. People are very friendly and happy to help,, so if something is confusing or worrying you, ask away! 🙂
Thank you for you help...what you have said makes complete sense...I am confident that I will be able to control this, but just feeling in the dark right now so much to understand & trying not to read too much on the internet, as some of it is really scary! - at the same time as trying to find out what is going on...
Thanks I will start to read...
Thanks I will start to read...
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Hi tom hope your feeling better now, everyone here is very helpfull 🙂
I found out 2 weeks ago and am taking Glucient SR 500mg, which make me feel rubbish!!! so no how you feel, i found this website also helps a lot http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/?gclid=CKv_9pHU0q8CFU4lfAodmVt4Gg
Head up matey😉
Hi there 🙂
I was diagnosed last week, but don't get to see the DSN till 15th May! Have to wait for meds.
I am sure I have been having false hypos too...I can go all day without eating, then i start to feel shaky and sweaty, heart races etc...when I do a reading, It's 9.9. So like others have said, although this is lower than my normal reading, so my body doesn't like it. I have something to eat, and my it makes me feel better...although it puts my sugars right up...no win situation really!
It's a huge minefield out there....and I don't even know where to begin!
Welcome to the forum, they are so helpful friendly and informative xx
I was diagnosed last week, but don't get to see the DSN till 15th May! Have to wait for meds.
I am sure I have been having false hypos too...I can go all day without eating, then i start to feel shaky and sweaty, heart races etc...when I do a reading, It's 9.9. So like others have said, although this is lower than my normal reading, so my body doesn't like it. I have something to eat, and my it makes me feel better...although it puts my sugars right up...no win situation really!
It's a huge minefield out there....and I don't even know where to begin!
Welcome to the forum, they are so helpful friendly and informative xx
Northerner
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Doddy (and anyone else in this situation!), when you feel the hypo symptoms, if it is a false hypo you should eat something but try to minimise the carbs. Sometimes just a jelly baby will do the trick, or a piece of cheese on a cracker biscuit/oatcake. Because your blood sugar is actually OK, this will fool your brain into believing you have solved the problems and you should feel better, but without raising your levels too much. It's hard not to eat too much though because that is what your brain is telling you to do!
jalapino
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slipper
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Hi tomm181, welcome to the forum.
When first diagnosed I think we all feel lost and unsure what to do. You are doing the right thing at present, so relax if possible and have a read around. Dont take too much notice of the complications warnings, when you understand more and control your diabetes the risks will be put into perspective.
When first diagnosed I think we all feel lost and unsure what to do. You are doing the right thing at present, so relax if possible and have a read around. Dont take too much notice of the complications warnings, when you understand more and control your diabetes the risks will be put into perspective.
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