Hello. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes just a few days ago. It was a total surprise to both myself and the Dr sinCe I went in for a UTI and a possible sinus infection. Ac1 was 11.5 and fasting glucose was 211.
I have a family history of type 2 and I had gestational diabetes with 2 of my 3 kids so I have known this day was coming. Just didn't expect it so soon.
Dr has referred me to a nutritionist and put me on 500 mg of Metformin 2x day. I absolutely hate it. It makes me nauseous for hours and I'm not sleeping well because of it. Of course all of this happened just before the holiday weekend so I have to wait an extra day to talk to the doc.
My dad was diagnosed 2 years ago and his care is thru a clinic at the University hospital. All of my testing etc was with the Dr that was available at the office and not my primary Dr. I am thinking of calling the hospital clinic and seeing if I can get in there. Im assuming that I may have better results with someone who deals with this daily rather than a family Dr. Any input?
The irony in all of this is that almost 4 years ago I decided I was tired of being fat and I lost over 55 lb. I have kept it all off (or within 10 lb). I'm not a big exerciser so that is going to have to change. Sigh.
Thanks for reading my novel.
Heather
I have a family history of type 2 and I had gestational diabetes with 2 of my 3 kids so I have known this day was coming. Just didn't expect it so soon.
Dr has referred me to a nutritionist and put me on 500 mg of Metformin 2x day. I absolutely hate it. It makes me nauseous for hours and I'm not sleeping well because of it. Of course all of this happened just before the holiday weekend so I have to wait an extra day to talk to the doc.
My dad was diagnosed 2 years ago and his care is thru a clinic at the University hospital. All of my testing etc was with the Dr that was available at the office and not my primary Dr. I am thinking of calling the hospital clinic and seeing if I can get in there. Im assuming that I may have better results with someone who deals with this daily rather than a family Dr. Any input?
The irony in all of this is that almost 4 years ago I decided I was tired of being fat and I lost over 55 lb. I have kept it all off (or within 10 lb). I'm not a big exerciser so that is going to have to change. Sigh.
Thanks for reading my novel.
Heather