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I was told by my doctor today that I definitely have diabetes, though she didn't mention which type. If there's a way to distinguish between types via symptoms, I haven't learned about it yet, so you'll have to forgive me. I really don't know anything about diabetes yet and I expect the next few weeks will be a bit like a study/cram session.
Not sure where to start, so I'll just throw out some possibly relevant facts. I'm 22 year old, 23 in June. I'm about 5'5 and weigh 138lbs. Two weeks ago I weighed about 150, which was the biggest clue that I needed to see a doctor. I also got really thirsty and my eyes decided they wanted the world to be a good bit more blurry. I already wore glasses but I suddenly suspected I'd picked up the wrong prescription.
So I saw the doctor. Yesterday they stole some of my blood and I found out my blood sugar was at 266. Woah. I went back again today (this time having fasted for longer than 12 hours since I accidentally slept most of the day away and had planned on going in the morning) and found my blood sugar was 131.
My Ac1 was 10.4, though admittedly I don't know what an Ac1 is.
So along with the results of the blood work, I received an email from my doctor confirming the diabetes in addition to iron deficiency anemia which isn't all that surprising. Half the time I give blood I'm turned away for low iron and I was anemic as a child. I just like giving blood because I'm fascinated by the fact that I have blood type AB- which is supposed to be a bit rare
So I feel special.
That's about all I know so far. I have another doctor's appointment in two days to discuss medication and I'm supposed to see an endocrinologist and a nutritionist.
I know most questions will be answered by the doctors, but are there any questions you wish you'd asked in the beginning that you didn't even know to ask? Or advice or tips or suggestions for setting myself on the right path? This was a bit of a surprise for me since I didn't think there was much danger of it unless I gained a few more pounds, though I do have PCOS which probably should have made me pay more attention to what I was eating. I love all the things that are bad for me: chocolate, cheese, potatoes, and sushi being among my top vices.
Thanks for listening. Sorry for the novel. When I'm nervous, I type.
I was told by my doctor today that I definitely have diabetes, though she didn't mention which type. If there's a way to distinguish between types via symptoms, I haven't learned about it yet, so you'll have to forgive me. I really don't know anything about diabetes yet and I expect the next few weeks will be a bit like a study/cram session.
Not sure where to start, so I'll just throw out some possibly relevant facts. I'm 22 year old, 23 in June. I'm about 5'5 and weigh 138lbs. Two weeks ago I weighed about 150, which was the biggest clue that I needed to see a doctor. I also got really thirsty and my eyes decided they wanted the world to be a good bit more blurry. I already wore glasses but I suddenly suspected I'd picked up the wrong prescription.
So I saw the doctor. Yesterday they stole some of my blood and I found out my blood sugar was at 266. Woah. I went back again today (this time having fasted for longer than 12 hours since I accidentally slept most of the day away and had planned on going in the morning) and found my blood sugar was 131.
My Ac1 was 10.4, though admittedly I don't know what an Ac1 is.
So along with the results of the blood work, I received an email from my doctor confirming the diabetes in addition to iron deficiency anemia which isn't all that surprising. Half the time I give blood I'm turned away for low iron and I was anemic as a child. I just like giving blood because I'm fascinated by the fact that I have blood type AB- which is supposed to be a bit rare
That's about all I know so far. I have another doctor's appointment in two days to discuss medication and I'm supposed to see an endocrinologist and a nutritionist.
I know most questions will be answered by the doctors, but are there any questions you wish you'd asked in the beginning that you didn't even know to ask? Or advice or tips or suggestions for setting myself on the right path? This was a bit of a surprise for me since I didn't think there was much danger of it unless I gained a few more pounds, though I do have PCOS which probably should have made me pay more attention to what I was eating. I love all the things that are bad for me: chocolate, cheese, potatoes, and sushi being among my top vices.
Thanks for listening. Sorry for the novel. When I'm nervous, I type.