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Originally Posted by slewpnj  Have been reading and learning. Thought I knew a lot because of T2 in my family but amazed at how much I don't know.
Diagnosed type 2 about 5 weeks ago after applying for life insurance. Thought I was perfectly healthy and bloodwork came back with 9 out of 20 results in the high range, including glucose, A1c, triglicerides, cholesterol and on and on. I have been getting annual bloodwork (with normal results) for about 23 years since having gestational diabetes.
After a day of shock, got into my doctor and have been taking 500mg of metformin 2x a day since. After 4 wks I was finally getting a.m. fasting readings in the 130's and now seem to be moving into the 20's.
I have to admit it's taking longer than I expected to normalize. Following strict diet recommendations and exercising. I go back to doc at end of Nov and will get more bloodwork at that time. Of course, I have weight to lose and that's moving slowly as well but since this is permanent, I'm trying not to focus on that, hoping that if I keep doing what I'm supposed to do that the weight loss will happen.
My maternal grandmother, my mother and 6 of her 8 siblings have either had or have T2 and my husband was diagnosed aobut 5 years ago.
Like I said, I'm learning much from this website, thanks!! |
I so understand...I too was in shock when I learned I have type 2. At my first appt with a new Dr; I mentioned I was having some urinary tract syptoms. After I left the office and was driving into the parking lot at work, my cell phone rang and it was from my Dr's office asking me to come back for more tests since there was sugar in my urine. 2 hours later had another call: The nurse said: You have diabetes and the Dr wants you to come in tomorrow to discuss the next step. She said the A1c came back at 11. The fasting BG came was 277. I know enough to know that the 11 is past even my knack of staying in denial! I knew right then my life was about to change! When I went back the next day he said my thyroid was way out of whack as well. He said simply: Your thryoid is gone. I asked where it went and his reply: Your body ate it! Actually I like his humor, however after more tests the antibody tests Anti TPO: 378 (<35); Thyrogobulin: 473 (<20). I'm hypo-thyroid and have Hashimoto's thyroiditis, which means I will be on Thyrioid meds going forward.
With the above said; I can certainly understand your statememnt saying you were in shock! I'm also working hard on learning how to eat carb friendly-foods with the goal of bringing down my weight too. On Monday my fasting BG was 116...to say I was thrilled is an understatement. I really thought I had turned the corner and all my results would be in the 'good' range to equal how well I'm doing eating right and the big miracle...I'm even exercising: A real miracle! Then yesterday I saw my readings up some (a really stressful day at work); and this morning even higher. Oh yes, this morning I my weight actually showed my good efforts are being recognized; and must say, the 176 fasting BG was a surprise. Another stressful day at work and 2 hrs after a dinner that was right on I just tested a 192.
I guess I have turned the corner: Reality has set in! Oh yes, I've just begun my 4th week and am now at 2 500 extended realease Metformin morning and 2 at night. Actually when I look at it; I am down from my readings when I was diagnosed...so guess I should quit whinning!
I'm glad someone who replied to your post mentioned that Metformin takes 4 to 5 weeks.
By the way, is anyone else dealing with Type 2 and Hashimoto's? I'm interested in hearing how both impact controling Type 2.
I too am learning a lot from all the replies and feedback from people who deal with diabetes day in an day out...thanks!
