Finally, GP recognizes diabet

[Iona467]

My last A1c was 6.6, previous one 8 or 9, can't remember, but my GP refused to accept it or my high plasma glucose level, saying there must have been a mistake!

After 2 years, (last October) my local hospital insisted I take a pre diabetic test independent of the GP which showed I was diabetic. I have all the diabetic problems of eyesight, feet, loo, thirst, tiredness, nerve pains etc. Still my GP would not take it onboard.

Following the hospital chasing my GP up, today, finally, after a reading of 13, the diabetic nurse checked my results and I have been registered diabetic and on medication. It has taken so long that my feet and eyes need to be tested and treated.

Going to the loo 5 times a night and having thirst so bad that I am sick or vomit if I don't drink was apparently not an indicator of diabetes to my GP, amongst my other symptons.

I'm happy that finally this has been recognised as I have been going downhill fast. It shouldn't take this length of time, and has been going on much longer than 2 years. Also I have a Mother and 2 brothers diabetic. One of my brothers had a heart attack last year as he didn't realise he was diabetic.

Finally I can get better and know what is wrong with me.

[MikePollard]

Research LCHF:

dietdoctor.com/diabetes

[Iona467]

It is a mystery for me that I have higher levels as I don't have the 'normal' UK eating habits, also, I had diahorrea for 6 weeks, only having one protein shake a day and water, in bed most of the time and no carbs and this still resulted in a glucose reading of over 10.

The protein shakes are special diet ones that I have with green veg in.

Last year I was particularly careful with my diet as I have Lupus too, only having carbs over Xmas.

I have cut out all chocolate etc, biscuits, cakes etc and taking in more fruit/salads etc. I lost weight too but still had a high reading.

[Iona467]

I'm talking about a banana a day plus maybe an apple or pear plus some tangerines. This is what my two brothers are told to take as they are both diabetic.

[zakir-375]

Bro, guide me how to calculate 100g carbs? as you know we Asian take Roti three times in brake fast, lunch and dinner, although I take one in brake fast two in lunch one and half in dinner with gravy of chicken fist and vegetables/pulses.

[ceejayblue in reply to zakir-375]

Check nutritional information on My Fitness Pal or other online nutritional information site.

I use the Carbs & Cals book by Chris Cheyette, its available from Amazon and there's an app too.

[zakir-375 in reply to ceejayblue]

Thanks