Just been diagnosed with Diabetes - Champix side effect

[nsd_user663_55073]

Well the Dr just phoned me after giving blood this morning, to say that yes I now have diabetes.

It is a side effect listed on the Champix packet, and I'm pretty sure it is the Champix that gave it to me, as I never had any symptoms before taking the tablets, but guess there's no way to prove it.

[nsd_user663_42390]

Oh god Jane..... don't know what to say about that? Really sorry to hear that. The doctor can help you control it.

At least now you have found out what was wrong and it can be treated, that is a good thing. Also I can tell that you are a really strong girl too so that will help.

[nsd_user663_55073]

Thanks both, I knew the tiredness I had been experiencing was way more than just the Champix, at least I have a diagnosis and yes it is manageable, I have to go back Monday morning to discuss. My father has it so he will be able to help me.

At least I don't smoke, yeehaa, if I can get over quitting I can manage anything

[nsd_user663_52535]

Aw Janey,

Sorry to read about you having diabetes my love. I'm sure Diabetes can be successfully managed, and/or certain types even can be reversed by diet. I'm sure your Doctor will take good care of you.

And your notes at the Surgery will say you don't smoke!

Take care

Fi x

[nsd_user663_55073]

Thanks Fi

I love the part which say my notes at the surgery say I don't smoke heehee.

I feel glad that I have been diagnosed, as the last few weeks have been pretty awful, it's the not knowing, which is hard.

I have just joined the diabetes forum lol, I won't have time to go to work if I join another forum

Thanks Doodle, A good reason to lose that extra 1/2 stone I gained from not smoking, I always try and see the positive.

[nsd_user663_55073]

Thanks Kat, I knew something wasn't right for a while. Full steam ahead now, marching into that Penthouse Suite.

[nsd_user663_55073]

Thanks Kat, it's good to be back. I wwill not let a little thing like diabetes stop me from reaching the Penthouse, as Magnus Magnusson once said

'I've started, so I'll finnish.:D

[nsd_user663_4522]

Oh man I am still so tired too..10 weeks in...I may go for a checkup too....so sorry jane....me and you are quit buddies even though i don often come on here anymore....wishing you all the best xxxx

[Unah]

I was so tired for weeks. I had blood tests but they didn't find anything. If it's any consellation it does pass and I'm fitter than I've ever been. Climbing all these hills in Auckland probably accounts for that

Jane, at least they found it and if you hadn't quit then you could have gone on for long enough. The sooner they find things the easier they are to fix. Hope all goes well for you