Bad (but not awful) health news
If reading about being diagnosed with an illness stresses you stop now
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So, anyway, I found out today that I have Type 2 diabetes, which was a bit of a shock.
I've had high blood glucose in the past (classed as pre-diabetic) but by last year my readings had come down to high normal.
So I went for my yearly blood check last week, got the result today and it was high, well into diabetic range. I'd done a test at home too, and I thought the device was faulty but the test results confirmed what my home results showed.
Still - you have to look on the bright side, they reckon I don't need medication (I rang the Doc) but if they confirm the diagnosis at another blood test on Wednesday (which they will) then no doubt I'll be told to lose weight - I'm about 50lbs over my ideal weight.
I've wanted to lose weight for years but this is a drastic solution
I posted here on the duloxetine board, because I tend to "live" here in the medication sub-forums, and for the fact that my blood sugar has shot up from last year, my diet is still balanced, I exercise loads (walking 20-30 miles a week), I don't drink or smoke, so the only difference is my medication.
But duloxetine surely can't be the cause as it's also marketed to deal with diabetic neuropathy...
Anyway, thanks for reading and letting me get it off my chest.
Mark
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Daily Medication for GAD: Mirtazapine 15mg