First post here

blue eyes · #1 (**permalink**) 09-27-2006, 07:36 PM

Hello,

I'm new to this forum. I've been browsing around the site for a while now.

I've just had quite a few tests done over the last few weeks b/c my dr thought I could have diabetes.

I've been thirsty a lot, needing to go to the toilet often, very tired more than usual, and losing weight. My fasting blood sugars where alright so I had to do a glucose tolerance test. The fasting bsl was 9.7mmol/l, after 1 hour 14.6mmol/l, and after 2 hours 18.8mmol/l.
I had some other tests with it too. A microalbuminuria test and albumin to creatinine ratio. The first was 10mg/L (<20) and the albumin to creatinine ratio was 5.0mg/mmol (<3.4).

Anyway, I found this out yesterday, not what I wanted to hear but I am at least looking forward to feeling better once treatment is started.

Later today I'll be going in for one more set of tests - a HBA1c, c-peptide, and anti-GAD antibodies. The dr I saw yesterday said it's to determine the type of diabetes I have + the dr also referred me to an endocrinologist.

Tsukia · #2 (**permalink**) 09-27-2006, 07:44 PM

welcome to the forum I am new to the forums but not to diabetes
so far everyone here seems to be friendly and informative
hope to see more posts from you
if you have any questions feel free to ask
I am a type 1 diabetic for 6 years

am1977 · #3 (**permalink**) 09-27-2006, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by blue eyes

Hello,

I'm new to this forum. I've been browsing around the site for a while now.

I've just had quite a few tests done over the last few weeks b/c my dr thought I could have diabetes.

I've been thirsty a lot, needing to go to the toilet often, very tired more than usual, and losing weight. My fasting blood sugars where alright so I had to do a glucose tolerance test. The fasting bsl was 9.7mmol/l, after 1 hour 14.6mmol/l, and after 2 hours 18.8mmol/l.
I had some other tests with it too. A microalbuminuria test and albumin to creatinine ratio. The first was 10mg/L (<20) and the albumin to creatinine ratio was 5.0mg/mmol (<3.4).

Anyway, I found this out yesterday, not what I wanted to hear but I am at least looking forward to feeling better once treatment is started.

Later today I'll be going in for one more set of tests - a HBA1c, c-peptide, and anti-GAD antibodies. The dr I saw yesterday said it's to determine the type of diabetes I have + the dr also referred me to an endocrinologist.

First- welcome

Know that we are a welcoming bunch and we always are pleased to see new members!

Second... I have to be honest. The thirst, weight loss, and exhaustion do scare me. I say that, b/c those are the classic symptoms of Diabetes, as you may know. I think it's very wise of you to get seen by your doctor and evaluate why you are experiencing these things. It's better to know and to treat/manage whatever it is then to let things slide.

Whatever the case is, you will be ok! Trust me on that one. Diabetes isn't easy by any means, it's actually pretty difficult and frustrating at times, but there are many others out there who are going through the same things that you experience and, also, Diabetes is something that can be controlled. Do what you can to learn about it (this forum is good for that), take good care of yourself, and seek a good support system (this forum is good for that too

).

Keep us posted

gettingby · #4 (**permalink**) 09-27-2006, 09:19 PM

Hello and Welcome.

Stuboy · #5 (**permalink**) 09-28-2006, 05:53 AM

hey, welcome to DF, im also new to the forum (ish) and also new to diabetes so you are not alone.

This forum is such a good place to learn all about your condition from real people who actually have the same thing. Doctors advice is ok but i've found it's clearer when you hear it from real patients.

ProudNanaof5 · #6 (**permalink**) 09-28-2006, 07:03 AM

Welcome to a great family here.

So glad you have joined us. You will learn lots here...

blue eyes · #7 (**permalink**) 09-28-2006, 02:17 PM

Thanks for the welcomes.

Just a little update with my intro - I was in contact with a diabetes nurse yesterday, she wanted to know my results of the glucose tolerance test.

I told her, and she feels I need to be seen by an endocrinologist asap. She spoke with an endocrinologist late yesterday afternoon + he agrees and got me in to see him tomorrow morning. Both of them think i am type 1 (btw the GP I saw Wednesday evening to discuss the results of the GTT thought it is probably type 2, but wasn't 100% sure, he said I'm too old to be type 1 - I was 23 at theend of June).

Whatever the case, I just can't wait to feel better again.

ProudNanaof5 · #8 (**permalink**) 09-28-2006, 02:30 PM

If you are too old to be Type 1 Then with me being 57 why have I been dx Type 1 this year??? Strange, that they would tell you that you are too old.

I do know you will be glad to be able to know for sure so you can start working on controlling your Diabetes.

ProudNanaof5 · #9 (**permalink**) 09-28-2006, 02:33 PM

BTW as soon as you find the right combo of meds you will feel much better. Good Luck and hang in there. There is a light at the end of the tunnel. Diabetes is a very frustrating disease. Be strong...

ladytaz · #10 (**permalink**) 09-28-2006, 02:37 PM

Hello and welcome! I'm new to the forum too, and everyone has been SO nice! I think you'll like it here, and learn lots from others dealing with the same things!

I too think just like Stuboy ... I'd rather know/learn from those who are directly dealing with it, than some doc, who most of them seem to be WAY behind on things, or are just plain ole misinformed! Infact, just about everything I've learned, I've learned from other Diabetics! My doc wasn't very helpful at all!

trekbear · #11 (**permalink**) 09-28-2006, 09:01 PM

Hello and welcome to the forums Blue Eyes.

As a recently diagnosed diabetic I can tell you that as soon as you get on meds and know what to eat and how much of them you can eat YOU WILL FEEL BETTER. I have only been coming here for a few weeks and it's amazing how much EXCELLENT help is on this board.

Chin up, you will get thru this!.

Cheers,
Tom

blue eyes · #12 (**permalink**) 09-29-2006, 12:37 AM

Yes, even though I've only been posting here for a couple of days now I get the feeling that there a re lot of helpful people here.

Ladytaz, I agree with you. From the little experience I've had many of your regular doctors (GP's / general practioners) don't seem to know a great deal about diabetes and its management. I have asthma too and GP's a perfectly capable of managing and treating that, but i do get thefeeling with diabetes most don't seem to know how to handle it like a specialist, even the diabetes nurse I've been in contact with is more familar with it's treatment and management.

For instance, the GP started me on diabex (metformin) 500mg Wednesday evening and said to take that in the morning for the time being till more is known about the type of diabetes I have + said once starting it I start to gain weight again. I told the diabetes nurse that I was started on this and kind of freaked out about metaking this d/t my weight - so I looked up the drug apparently it's good for those with type 2 diabetes who are overweight b/c it helps to decrease weight. Hmmm...................

Thanks again for the help here.