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Newly diagnosed type two

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Kitty cat

Kitty cat

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Hi everyone,
Last week I was diagnosed with type two diabetes, my fasting glucose was 14 and my HBA1C was 87.
I am feeling very unwell, I have had BM's today of 22 mmols.
My gp has started me on Metformin 1500 mg starting one tablet a day for a week then two week 2 then 3 week 3.
I am scared of the damage that the high blood glucose must be causing.
I am limiting carbs and sugary foods.
I didn't get a monitor from GP got from a manufacturer
Thanks for any replies
 
Hi @Kitty cat welcome to the forum. I’m sorry to here you’re feeling so rough, hi BGs (blood glucose levels) can make you feel rough, what symptoms do you
have ?
Also how did you come to be diagnosed ?

TBH I think it would be best to contact your out of hours gp service
 
Welcome to the forum, @Kitty cat.
Metformin takes a while to build up its effects on your blood glucose. Building up gradually reduces chance of unpleasant side effects (particularly gastro intestinal gas), but doesn't prevent totally.
If you're really worried, then you could contact out of hours GP service.
 
Hello and welcome to the forum, Kitty cat. 🙂
 
hi kitty
your bit like me fear of the unknown and so much to find out to make things better i was like a sad old loin cloth yesterday but after reading some posts on here i have picked up a bit, its great to feel your not alone, remember we can smile together

toffee
 
Hi and welcome to the forum.
 
Hi went to my GP today she has stopped my Metformin, and has started me on Forxiga ( dapagliflozin)
10mg.
Would appreciate any advice.
 
Kitty cat said:
Hi went to my GP today she has stopped my Metformin, and has started me on Forxiga ( dapagliflozin)
10mg.
Would appreciate any advice.
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I don’t know this medication personally and I know this isn’t from DUK but it’s a good explanation about this drug;

https://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-medication/forxiga-dapagliflozin.html

Seems to be used alone for type 2 patients who don’t do well with Metformin, is for people with higher presenting BG’s and very successful at aiding weight loss.
I think there may be requirements to test before driving whilst on this med but I’m not 100% sure, you’d need to check.
Hope it works for you Kitty cat and helps to bring your levels under control soon. Don’t worry about the past, you have a chance to put things right now.
 
Hi Kitty, welcome to the group....

Without trying to alarm you, 22mmol is very high & needs some corrective action, firstly I'd drink plenty of water.... Then try & understand what happened, was it shortly after eating something very carby? Did you wash your hands before testing? What led up to these readings & have they reduced at all?

With readings this high one may consider a trip to A&E, preferably with someone driving you.
 
Kitty cat said:
Hi went to my GP today she has stopped my Metformin, and has started me on Forxiga ( dapagliflozin)
10mg.
Would appreciate any advice.
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Always best to ask GP why they are changing your medication. However, you can ask your pharmacist about new medicatikn when you collect it - they're the expert professionals regarding medication, and usually more accessible than GPs, nearly always available without appointment.
 
Copepod said:
Always best to ask GP why they are changing your medication. However, you can ask your pharmacist about new medicatikn when you collect it - they're the expert professionals regarding medication, and usually more accessible than GPs, nearly always available without appointment.
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Hi,
I couldn't tolerate the Metformin, had terrible diarrhoea, nausea, indigestion.
Hoping it will quickly control my blood sugars.
It doesn't cause hypos either.
Many thanks for your advice.
 
Martin Canty said:
Hi Kitty, welcome to the group....

Without trying to alarm you, 22mmol is very high & needs some corrective action, firstly I'd drink plenty of water.... Then try & understand what happened, was it shortly after eating something very carby? Did you wash your hands before testing? What led up to these readings & have they reduced at all?

With readings this high one may consider a trip to A&E, preferably with someone driving you.
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Hi,
I know 22 is very high, my gp is aware. My BM has been better today. I have had an infection so that may have been pushing my figures up.
I am reducing my carbs.
Thank you for your advice
 
My GP has referred me to the community specialist diabetes team, I'm very pleased.
I see them on Friday.
Has anyone else seen them?
 
@Kitty cat
Welcome to the forum.
Sorry you are having a bad time.
Seeing the diabetes team is a good step, it can only get better for you.
You will find a lot of excellent support, advice and experienced guidance here.
Never be afraid to ask any questions whatsoever.
 
@Kitty cat. A warm welcome to our supportive and friendly forum. Sorry to hear you've been dx (diagnosed) and to hear your're having problems. I couldn't tolerate Metformin either due to the same side effects as yourself ~ I felt very poorly on it and became housebound.

As @Martin Canty suggests, drink plenty of water and also @Amigo's advice

If you click on the following link you will find other links and information from which you will benefit :~

https://forum.org.uk/boards/threads/useful-links-for-people-new-to-diabetes.10406

I would also suggest that you obtain a copy of Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker. Gretchen is type2 and when she was diagnosed in 1996 she educated herself re her own Diabetes. She writes in such a way that her story is easy to understand and this will help you with your diabetes. It is an invaluable book to read.

The book CARB&CAL COUNTER is deffinitly worth obtaining (Amazon £10,49) A lot of members here have also found this an invaluable book to keep handy in the kitchen for easy visual reference with over 1700 photos. There's also a pocket size version for when your're out and about.
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Should you have any more queries or concerns then do please come back to us and we'll try to help you further. Remember you are not alone with your diabetes ~ we are all in the same boat and understanding of your position and we will accompany you on your diabetes journey. Good luck, take care and do please stay in touch x
 
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If you have greatly reduced your carb intake but your BG levels are not dropping like a stone then that rather concerning - the tablets you are taking allow glucose to escape in the urine, so unless you are getting your diet wrong it does not seem like ordinary type two diabetes.
 
Drummer said:
If you have greatly reduced your carb intake but your BG levels are not dropping like a stone then that rather concerning - the tablets you are taking allow glucose to escape in the urine, so unless you are getting your diet wrong it does not seem like ordinary type two diabetes.
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@Drummer , I was wondering the same. 🙂
 
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