can sum1 please talk to me bout being diabetic getting myself het up

[babyjjbaby]

had a bllod test yesterday and it was 8.8 then went for another one this mornign after fasting and it was 7.4 and chemist said go to doctors and am getting het up so i want to know what happens once u go to doctors and what u have to change ie what foods can't u eat and stuff thanks please sum1 set my mind at resr

It's all in the blood tests so results should be available next day.

By the way blindness is entirely preventaebl for people with diabetes.

Youre getting ahead of yourself. Go and get tested then research and plan.

Let's us know how it goes.

My DDs bg was 37mmols on diagnosis, I'd taken her to A and E because she was very drowsy and was losing weight (weeing and drinking loads too).

A simple bg test should give a diagnosis straight away, they may also test for ketones in your urine or blood, if these are present it could be dangerous and insulin would be needed.

My DS1 has had type 1 diabetes for almost 6 years. He lives as close to a normal life as possible (he's captaining the school cricket team tomorrow).

IF (and it might not be) it is early type 1 diabetes, then you may still be producing some insulin of your own, especially overnight, which could be why the fasting test was 7.4 this morning.

Please go and see your doctor asap. If it is type 1 diabetes it can come on quite slowly, but can worsen very quickly.

Please let us know how you get on.

op, now he's on insulin he's got all his zing back and is even more feisty than before. It's easily said, but try not to worry too much as it is all controllable. Things like the complications you mention are things that happen way down the line if control is not good - there are amazing new treatments out there.

waving to all the other mums of kids with diabetes too. xxxx

big hug to op. (((())))

Most Diabetics dont go blind these days,because they are educated more and understand more.

With Annual Eye check ups,and problems starting can be treated before they cause harm.

The main thing is to keep your sugar levels stable,and then its unlikely that any complications will occur.

The GP or Practice Nurse will arrange the blood Test,or indeed take the blood needed for the tests.If they dont take the blood at the surgery,they'll send you to the hospital.It usually takes 3-7 days days depending on how "back logged" the labs are.

Usually the surgery will have a nurse trained in Diabetes Care,and she will see you and answer all your questions,she will keep a close eye on you over the first few months,whilst you get your head around all the new info.Write down all your questions,even if they seem silly,she won't mind.Her main job is to reassure you and help you through all of this.

Waves back to bb (I know we have "spoken" on CWD but I can't remember who you are ).

thanks everyone feel alot better now i will make a ppointment when i am back in gloucester probably next week any more tips or advice

if i have got it better get used to no jaffa cakes and ice cream and me ice lollies lol spose they'd be banned

Hi Bramblebrooks and Tangerine xx

yes we have tangarine - can't remember either (can't remember my own name these days!) hi lulu!

op, healthy eating!! My son has had sugar free ice lollies tonight (and a nobbly bobbly, but he had insulin with it! xxx)

i love nobbly bobblys couldn't decide if i liked them at first sugaer free ones are ok then i like the ones what u freeze urself in atruangle

is it possible to have type 2 diabetes with absolutely no symptoms? My fasting blood test came back over 8 and just had another, waiting to hear on that one. Was tested as overweight by GP. I had sugar in each of my preganancies and 4 GTT came back fine (18-14 years ago) These are the only times I have been tested. Is it possible to be diabetic for 18 years and no symptoms? Can you just be a naturally sugary person??? My GP isn't taking the pregnant sugar into account at all. Just I am fat and must be diabetic

Hi lulu

What's a nobbly bobbly?!

Jubblies are good, hardly any carb/sugar in them.

they r a very nice ice lolly with like sprinkles on it and strawberry and choclate flavor very yummy

Ooh like a fab?

yeh very yummy

I believe sugar is just one aspect of your diet you'll have to look at, it depends on how quickly food turns into sugar in your body, ie white breads, some pastas, potatoes etc.

i wouldn't be able not to have pasta or potatoe thats what i live on lol

babyjj, my son adores pasta and eats it a lot - we just balance it with insulin. We make sure he has a healthy diet - half a plate of 'carbs', the rest protein and vegetables/fruit.

Seriously, don't worry, it's about healthy eating, not denial.

ok thaks i wonder if u can go on slimming world with diebetes i love greeen days which is lots of pasta and potatoes and rice

out of intrest how do u calculate the insulin if u eat summit bad thanks

babyj, first things first and get yerself sorted with the dr!

BUT! If you do need insulin your support team will work with you to calculate the doses that you need xx It can be done!

yep just wondered can't go to drs for couple of weeks as i am not there

If you are worried you should see a doctor asap, even if it's to find out you are fine. I don't wnat to frighten you, but as I said the other night, my ds showed signs of diabetes for a few weeks although we didn't realise it at the time, but went downhill very quickly and almost died. If you need insulin (and until you see a doctor we won't know if you do), the sooner you get on it the better. If you are away from home can you register as a temporary patient?

well i could just go bact to gloucester i spose is the first few weeks if i am diagnosed meen that there is alot of doctors appointments