Newly diagonosed and scared

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The opinion of the professionals must be type 2, if you were suspected type 1 you wouldnt be waiting for anything.........if thats the case a blood monitor is not immediately neccesary, just stay away from sugar..........

You say a week for someone to type a referral, were do you live?

Whats the symptoms like............??
 
Onyx said:
Just tried following the link, scrolled down to the "see if you qaulify for a meter" and it says

Apply for a new OneTouch? Meter Answer two questions and see if you qualify for a free OneTouch? meter.
This website and the registration process are currently in maintenance process.
Please try again later.


So will try again later, failing that should i just buy the strips? how do i know which strips to buy for my machine??
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Therre will be a phone number on the website page - ring that and tell them that you tried the website for the free meter but it was down. If you just want to buy strips for your old meter, take it into the pharmacy and the pharmacist will be able to give you the right ones.

I think that you should return to your doctor (maybe get an appt with a different one) if your symptoms are really bad - 3-4 weeks is a ridiculous amount of time to be left in limbo when they've already confirmed you have diabetes. You need help NOW, not in a month's time! I'm afraid one thing you will have to learn is to fight your corner and make a nuisance of yourself until you get the care you deserve.

Have a look at this page to read about you should expect from the NHS in terms of support:
http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to..._diabetes/diabetes_care_and_you/From_the_NHS/
 
I live in Essex (west essex, very near london)

The symptoms are,

Dizzyness
Blurred vision
extreme tiredness
Shaking
fingers tingling then legs
problems focusing
body gets very heavy
Feelings of passing out


they are the symptoms when im really bad ... but everyday im exhausted / dizzy
 
Onyx...I just read through this whole thread and felt I needed to chip it. I am shocked at the lack of information you have received which has, in my opinion, made everything worse!

You have done what every normal person would do if they have just been given the information 'You have Diabetes'..obviously you want to find out what that means and go straight on to google which then tells you horror stories of blindness and losing your limbs. This makes you panic more.

I was only diagnosed a week ago..the Doctor during my first appointment straight away did the finger prick test and was wavering about sending me to hospital..he did explain exactly how diabetes worked and what symptoms to look out for, and if they appeared to go straight to hospital...this is because he was concerned about the amount of Ketones...but he DID explain. I still had to look up a lot of stuff.

Then the following day I had blood tests and two days later the official diagnosis...the nurse did say, not to worry too much because everyone needs time to accept the condition. But I was put on medication and have another appointment with my own Doctor this week to evaluate...and a dietician appointment. This is all standard NHS and should have happened to you as well.

I am still learning and I know the others on here are experts, I bought a book called 'the first year type 2 diabetes' which I've found really useful.

Now if I were you this is what I would do...call the surgery and make an appointment asap with a different doctor...write a list of questions for him/her...they have leaflets and diet sheets they give out...don't feel bad about going to hospital, that should put your mind at rest that there is nothing IMMEDIATE you need treatment for. Try and eat regular meals..this is making a difference to the way I feel, I'm just trying to eat low fat/low sugar until I see the dietician.

I'm so sorry the medical profession is treating you this way and I understand totally how you feel, I am suddenly aware of every ache and pain and thinking 'OH NO ARE MY FEET FALLING OFF?' I am also concentrating, for the moment, just on me and looking after myself...and yes my children are suddenly being switched to wholemeal everything and porridge which they aren't too happy about!

So get your appointment and try to get some clarity from the OTHER Doctor and come back....I always find crying in the surgery helps!!! Everything will be alright
 
Hiya hun,

thanks for your advise, but nothing seems to be working the other drs (Dr xxx) dont have an appointment at all for the next two weeks. As i called the surgery yesterday and thought to ask for a different doctor. The only appointment i can get is with dr yyy. Who might i add is rubbish!!

I might as well just admit the fact that i will just have to wait, its probably type two so im in no immeidiate danger. im tired of having to fight my corner all the time. i will just get on with it (like i always do!!)

Litterally all i had was him telling me im diabetic and to wait for my hospital papers to make an appointment. - there was no other information. i did start to ask some questions and everytime he said "wait til you get to the hospital" and watched his clock! He didnt even ask me how i was feeling lately, he didnt prick my finger, he did nothing, nada, zilch.

your right i feel upset, angry, frustrated, and im eating what i like while i have the chance. i know its a selfish way of looking at things but if my doctor cant be bothered iwth me why should i be bothered. He doesnt seem to think its too serious, so **shrugs** why should i?!?!?1 As i said im very angry at the moment.
 
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I would be EXACTLY the same...maybe you sould write a daily diary...what you have eaten and then how you feel, its something I'm considering until I get a self testing kit because I have noticed I feel totally different at various times of the day...I think its to do with food...when I have a 'good hour' I run around doing chores and then later I am asleep!!! Its a bit of a rollercoaster ride isn't it? I have porridge and blueberries for breakfast which for the first few days was DISGUSTING and now I like it and also I seem to feel fine for a couple of hours afterwards.

I really hope your hospital appointment will appear soon and you can get sorted, SO frustrating....also another nice thing to do is check out funky diabetes bracelets (I don't even know if I need one!!) but looking at jewellery is always satisfying and possibly enforced jewellery buying...even better!
 
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I would be EXACTLY the same...maybe you sould write a daily diary...what you have eaten and then how you feel, its something I'm considering until I get a self testing kit because I have noticed I feel totally different at various times of the day...I think its to do with food...when I have a 'good hour' I run around doing chores and then later I am asleep!!! Its a bit of a rollercoaster ride isn't it? I have porridge and blueberries for breakfast which for the first few days was DISGUSTING and now I like it and also I seem to feel fine for a couple of hours afterwards.

I really hope your hospital appointment will appear soon and you can get sorted, SO frustrating....also another nice thing to do is check out funky diabetes bracelets (I don't even know if I need one!!) but looking at jewellery is always satisfying and possibly enforced jewellery buying...even better!
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I make my own jewlerry so if i need one i iwll make my own 🙂 I made a GORGEOUS amytheyst and silver braclet yesterday 🙂 Maybe i can use a sheet of my silver get it ingraved and use iti n my design 🙂 .... hmmm maybe i could make all you guys one lol
 
Hi. I was diagnosed with diabetes in 2007. I was never given the test to see if i was type 1 or type 2 as i was told it was too expensive. I was 26 at time of diagnosis so similar to your story. i was told as i was so young, it is likely i would end up on insulin at some point. This really freaked me out! Im a nurse but for premature babaies, so adult diabetes is a million miles away from my understanding.
i'll be honest, I have found it really hard changing my lifestyle. I thought i was doing really well, then in april my HbA1c (3 month average) was 9.3. i was gutted, however i have just had a repeat and its 7.6. i think loosing some weight has helped me, and this is ment to really help if you are type 2.
i wish i had found this website before, as everyone seems so helpful!
if i can do anything to help, let me know x
 
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