Newly Diagnosed Type 2

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Hello all,

I am so glad I found this forum. I am a 44 year old, not very active with lots of stress. Diet is ok however room for improvement so all stuff for me to focus on. Parents are Type 2 Diabetic.

129 HbA1c result via GP. A&E ruled out ketones as level 0.2 so least that is something. Blood pressure little high otherwise everything else ok including liver function test. All very odd as I never had any real symptoms and was a random finger prick that concerned me when I asked GP to do full blood tests.

This morning GP put medication plan in place and referred to Diabetic Nurse next week.

Starting today I have to take twice daily 1 x 40mg Glicizide tablet. Separately to take first 7 days 1 x 500mg Metformin, then 2 x a day for 7 days and after 2 weeks 3 x a day.

Be warned about the hypos being on Gliciazide and hoping it does not affect me! Took first table 30 minutes ago with food and felt ok. Was told to sit for 30 minutes then start Metformin.

Googling never great and understand Metformin the main medication most people have however, reading awful things about the Glicizide damaging pancreas, weight gain along with possible hypos.

Has anyone else been at 129 when diagnosed and then moved forward positively. I know diet is the key along with getting active however hoping for some positive.

Had a holiday booked end of month which GP feels I should cancel and then said rather than they confirm would let Diabetic Nurse say next week whether to take week holiday abroad or cancel.

I know because sugar level 129 the Gliclazide will lower it however would really like to know please from others did you successfully come off of it?

Sorry trying to stay positive however information overload today so thought I would reach out.

Thank you in advance! ❤️
 
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Zaraah said:
Hello all,

I am so glad I found this forum. I am a 44 year old, not very active with lots of stress. Diet is ok however room for improvement so all stuff for me to focus on. Parents are Type 2 Diabetic.

129 HbA1c result via GP. A&E ruled out ketones as level 0.2 so least that is something. Blood pressure little high otherwise everything else ok including liver function test. All very odd as I never had any real symptoms and was a random finger prick that concerned me when I asked GP to do full blood tests.

This morning GP put medication plan in place and referred to Diabetic Nurse next week.

Starting today I have to take twice daily 1 x 40mg Glicizide tablet. Separately to take first 7 days 1 x 500mg Metformin, then 2 x a day for 7 days and after 2 weeks 3 x a day.

Be warned about the hypos being on Gliciazide and hoping it does not affect me! Took first table 30 minutes ago with food and felt ok. Was told to sit for 30 minutes then start Metformin.

Googling never great and understand Metformin the main medication most people have however, reading awful things about the Glicizide damaging pancreas, weight gain along with possible hypos.

Has anyone else been at 129 when diagnosed and then moved forward positively. I know diet is the key along with getting active however hoping for some positive.

Had a holiday booked end of month which GP feels I should cancel and then said rather than they confirm would let Diabetic Nurse say next week whether to take week holiday abroad or cancel.

I know because sugar level 129 the Gliclazide will lower it however would really like to know please from others did you successfully come off of it?

Sorry trying to stay positive however information overload today so thought I would reach out.

Thank you in advance! ❤️
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Welcome to the forum, It can be a shock to get a diagnosis especially if you have not experienced any symptoms.
It is a good idea to understand how your medications work. Gliclazide encourages you pancreas to produce more insulin and the instructions may say to take 30mins before food and that is to give a chance for it to start working to deal with the carbs in your meal.
Metformin helps the body use the insulin it produces more effectively and reduces the release of glucose from the liver but sort of works in the background rather than directly on the food you eat but it is advised to take with food so as to minimise any stomach issues some people can get when they initially start on the medication which is also why the dose is built up slowly over a few weeks.
However it is also important to look at your diet as it is no good still eating foods i.e carbohydrates which convert to glucose expecting the medication to work wonders.
Obviously you need to balance the meds with the carbs you eat but a good starting point is suggested as no more than 130g carbs not just sugar per day. This link is a low carb approach which is based on that. https://lowcarbfreshwell.com/
As you are on the gliclazide then you should be prescribed a blood glucose monitor and strips to keep an eye on your levels particularly is you feel wobbly with possible low blood glucose.

In answer to your question, yes people have reduced blood glucose from where you are by a combination of weight loss, medication and diet.
Do come back and ask any questions as you read through things I'm sure you will have some.
 
Welcome @Zaraah 🙂 It seems a bit extreme to cancel the holiday. Maybe the nurse could give you advice about what to watch out for when abroad, so that you feel more confident going.
 
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