Just looking for some adivce.... I think I may have diabetes..

I have a family history of it... Most of the men on my fathers side (including my father) has died of it... Most go it in between 40 - 50 years of age..

I am currently 40 and am feeling funny for about a month or so now. I did some research on the net for systems of Diabetes and I seem to fit every one recently..

Sleeping problems - Can not quenct my thirst - Constant uranation - increased hunger and such...

My mother also became Diabtete a few years back and is only taking a pill for hers.. I was at her home today and tried her Glucose tester and it read 437... I do not know if thats bad but she siad she thinks it high...

Now I am pretty sure I have it but I also have a delema... I have raised my two daughters on my own most of their life with no help from the mother or the state or anything... We have never really had any type of medical... I bearly make enoug to raise my daughters and can not afford assurance myself and am always told I make too much for any type of assistance...

I need some help finding somewhere I can get tested and some help for thies..

My father sufferd BAD with this and I watched his get every side affect you can get from Diabetes and needless to say I am scared..

ANY help would be very helpful!!!

[removed]

Hi, I am brand new (almost) to being diabetic, too, so I'm afraid I can't help you with many questions except the reading of 437 on your glucose today. When I was diagnosed, my reading was 438, some coincidence, huh? I was immediately started on oral medications and it took some time for the numbers to come down but they eventually did.

I know others on this board will be more than happy to help you more with questions about insurance, etc., sorry I am such a dummy when it comes to things like that.

Just know that I feel for you and I understand how lousy you must be feeling right now, both physically and emotionally. As they say, been there, done that! Please follow up on what is happening, okay? Good Luck...if I could get my numbers down from as high as they were, you can, too.

Roxanne

Hi ATG,

Also being newly diagnosed as a Type 1 insulin dependant diabetic, I completely appreciate what a shock this would be, and I'm sorry to hear of what you've seen as a consequence of diabetes in your family.

Have you lost any weight for no reason? My symptoms were that I lost 3.5stone in weight in a couple of months for no reason, excessive thirst and urination, blurry vision and generally tired.

Definitely get checked out, though this may be hard in your circumstances, it's better safe than sorry.

roxx, I assume you're Type 2? :)

Good luck and health!

[QUOTE=DanUK]

roxx, I assume you're Type 2? :)

QUOTE]

Hi Dan, yes, I'm a Type 2. I hope I will never graduate to Type 1 but I guess nothing in the world is certain anymore, is it?

Sorry, but what is 3.5stone in weight? What does that translate to in pounds? Just wondering because I immediately lost 30 some pounds upon diagnosis but as the meds kicked in, put them all back on, soooo disgusting!

Am I allowed to ask whereabouts you are in the UK? I am acquainted with several people through email who live in the UK, in Leicester, Conisbrough, London, etc., very interesting. I would love to visit England someday. Have you lived there all your life?

Take care....Roxanne :) PS - Obviously I don't know how to 'operate' these Smiley's or the Quote thingy, either, hahahaha.....

ATG,
With a reading of 437, you can pretty much assume that you are, indeed, a diabetic. A non-diabetic person's blood glucose would never go that high, no matter how many carbs they ingested.

There are some things you can do immediately to help yourself, even if you cannot afford to see a doctor. Learn about low-carb diets, and try to follow one. (Atkins and South Beach are two examples). If you're Type 2, diet and exercise alone may help you bring those blood glucose levels down significantly. You may also want to get a copy of Dr. Bernstein's book re diabetes and follow some of the suggestions in there.

Another thing you can do to try to get some medical assistance is to go to a large hospital in the nearest city to where you live and see if you qualify for "uncompensated care." That is a fund that many large hospitals have to enable them to treat people who do not have insurance and are not quite poor enough to qualify for medicaid.

It's important that you get your diabetes under control, as I know you want to be there for your daughters.

Ruth

My mum is also a diabetic for years and she has been taken pills to keep it under control. I would never like to join her club. I'm still trying to substitute her pills with herbs.

As for you, I would suggest that you look into your body detoxifications and improve blood cleansing. Watch out your food habits too.

As for your glukose reading, please consult a doctor. You need to have an answer for that.

I'm sorry to hear that you seem to have "joined the club". It takes a long time to sort of process this information and come to terms with the fact you have a chronic disease. I read somewhere that from dx. to getting things under control takes years. Mostly because we just don't want to admit we have a problem. Your numbers suggest that you do in fact have diabetes. Course I'm not a doc but a non-diabetic would not have the number you had. The suggestions from others are good ones. Get on top of your diet immediately. There are great books out there that will show you the way.

Next, contact every diabetic organization you can find. There are amazing programs out there that will support your needs. Not sure what options as far as free clinics you have, but you really do need to see a doctor. There are resources if you keep looking for meds and meters and follow-up. The manufacturers of the meds usually have a number of "free" programs. Keep pushing for it. In the U.S. the whole country is on a diabetes awareness kick and are doing much to make people aware and help those in need find available services. Whatever your insurance coverage is..none or some, the goal is to get diabetics under control because if not, the cost to the government or communities is huge if it's not taken care of.

Keep looking for free services. You have seen the results of not getting it under control and now you can do something to help yourself ..take care and keep us posted..

roxx, I assume you're Type 2? :)



Hi Dan, yes, I'm a Type 2. I hope I will never graduate to Type 1 but I guess nothing in the world is certain anymore, is it?

Sorry, but what is 3.5stone in weight? What does that translate to in pounds? Just wondering because I immediately lost 30 some pounds upon diagnosis but as the meds kicked in, put them all back on, soooo disgusting!

Hiya roxx!
Well, 3.5 stone equates to 49 pound roughly, so quite a bit that I losed in such a small amount of time.
I also live in London and have indeed lived here all my life.

Let's hope you don't graduate into Type 1, fingers crossed!
Take care and stay in good health.

Dan.

I have juvenile diabetes and am on an insulin pump. I'm 36 and have been diabetic since I was 15. 438 is WAY TOO HIGH. If you have ketones in your urine, which you probably do, you need treatment yesterday. I don't want to scare you, but do want you to seek treatment. It is possible to go into a coma for untreated diabetes. I always tell everyone you'd be surprised what you get when you ask for it. Call your doctor, or an endocrinologist. Tell them what your blood sugar is and ask if they could give you some kind of discount. They may also be able to give you pills. They get tons of free samples from pharmacuiticals(SP*) trying to sell their product. What state are you from? I would be happy to research where you could get some money to help with your treatment. You could also call the american diabetes association. I used to live near Vermont. At one hospital there, they have a fund for people who cant afford payment. All it takes is to talk to someone. In New York, there is an insurance you apply for through your county if you make too much for medicaid but do not have health insurance. Let me know what state you are from if you would like help. I am not a doctor, but would be glad to answer any questions about diabetes you have from my experience.
-Tammy

im wondering the same thing my thread is high bs without diabetes my results have been 474 or so around there and then in the 300 sometimes in the 2 and then once in awhile im 28 or so do i sound like a diabetic

By your numbers you are most likely a diabetic when i was diagnosed my sugars were 478 and i was in the lethargic stage you really need to go see a dr this next week and get on some meds wuickly to get thoses numbers down the longer they stay high they higher rick of damage to other body parts good luck