I wasn't sure where to post this, as there isn't a board for 'feeling like shit and need to feel better'.
Sorry for the long post, but i don't want to drip feed info and want to cover things that i expect people will ask me.
For the past few years I've been feeling worse and worse. Very lethargic, cravings for sugar is through the roof, awful brain fog, lots of other vague symptoms.
I have a very strong family history of Diabetes, type 2.
About 3 yrs ago i had blood tests done because my 'levels' were incredibly low and my cortisol very high. I cant remember exactly what the 'levels' were unfortunately, or what the result of that was.
I've long suspected that it's related to diabetes or something blood sugar related, as I sometimes get very shaky, lightheaded and sweaty if i go for long periods without eating, especially sugary foods. On a few occasions in the past i have been so exhausted that i cannot recall the names of everyday objects in conversation, which i know sounds silly, but i literally could not remember the word 'table'.
No, its not perimenopause. I've had all the tests for this done and everything points to it being a blood sugar issue not a peri issue. I am 46.
Yes I've been to the GP, who says that what I'm experiencing is normal. It is not.
So, after a friend of mine recommended that i look into it, I've ordered the latest Glucose Goddess book, and will be starting that way of eating as form tomorrow. I've also ordered a HbA1c home testing kit from Boots.
I'd like to know if anyone has done this and what the result has been?