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[Jax8008]

Hello everyone

I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 47!! My sister has been type 1 since she was about 26 so I was told that I had a higher risk of developing it. That's when I also became perimenopausal, coincidence?!?!? Blood sugar levels all over the place.

It's not until I came across this fabulous website that I've come to think that I need help. Mood swings (really bad with my teenage daughter & feel so guilty), aching legs especially when I'm trying to sleep, tiredness, lack of sleep (hence this post at 03:30!!), brain fog, lack of concentration, but the worst is the lack of body temperature control (I'm mainly too hot!) sweating profusely when it's cold!! Enbarassing!! Supposed to wear a uniform but it's awful as I'm too hot and the trousers are made of viscose material (I'm going to try and buy some cotton ones!!!)

I've got an appointment with my GP at 7am so am going armed with examples and evidence to ask to be referred to Sheffield Menopause Clinic and won't leave until the referral has been made!! Reading a post earlier about how come health professionals don't work and/or communicate with each other when there are clear contraindications for some people. I had a scan on my neck about 12 years ago and the GP I was seeing at that time told me it was osteoarthritis and as it is in C5/6 there is nothing that can be done, he didn't tell me that it was diagnosed as being moderate to severe. I don't want it to get any worse so have that in my list of symptoms too.

Thank you for listening to my rant and will update you later after I've seen my GP, hope I don't sleep through the alarm, wait I had better check my blood sugar levels too.

Jackie   

[Katejo]

Hello everyone

I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at 47!! My sister has been type 1 since she was about 26 so I was told that I had a higher risk of developing it. That's when I also became perimenopausal, coincidence?!?!? Blood sugar levels all over the place.

It's not until I came across this fabulous website that I've come to think that I need help. Mood swings (really bad with my teenage daughter & feel so guilty), aching legs especially when I'm trying to sleep, tiredness, lack of sleep (hence this post at 03:30!!), brain fog, lack of concentration, but the worst is the lack of body temperature control (I'm mainly too hot!) sweating profusely when it's cold!! Enbarassing!! Supposed to wear a uniform but it's awful as I'm too hot and the trousers are made of viscose material (I'm going to try and buy some cotton ones!!!)

I've got an appointment with my GP at 7am so am going armed with examples and evidence to ask to be referred to Sheffield Menopause Clinic and won't leave until the referral has been made!! Reading a post earlier about how come health professionals don't work and/or communicate with each other when there are clear contraindications for some people. I had a scan on my neck about 12 years ago and the GP I was seeing at that time told me it was osteoarthritis and as it is in C5/6 there is nothing that can be done, he didn't tell me that it was diagnosed as being moderate to severe. I don't want it to get any worse so have that in my list of symptoms too.

Thank you for listening to my rant and will update you later after I've seen my GP, hope I don't sleep through the alarm, wait I had better check my blood sugar levels too.

Jackie   

Good luck with the appointment!  Type 1 diabetes at 47? That surprised me a lot. Didn't think type 1 started that late. Not diabetic myself but know a little bit about it.
Also GP appt. at 7am? That surprised me too. Don't think my practice offers any before 9am. Wish they did.

[Jax8008]

Yes Katejo I was very surprised too, I knew the symptoms with my sister having diabetes but thought at my age it was just a warning, but no my body decided not to produce insulin. A huge life changing diagnosis, no respite a 24/7 chronic illness. To have the menopause to start at around the same time I wondered if it was that that had been the start, a shock to my body!!

As for 7am appointment, I was surprised too, at least I was first appointment so no waiting. I showed him my notes and asked about being referred and he asked why and what could they do any more than primary care. I suggested that they are the specialists in that area. He said that they probably wouldn't take me and has started me on Femoston so will see how that goes for now.

Right, washing is out and I'm off to work, a very productive morning alreadyy.

Enjoy your day 

[Katejo]

Yes Katejo I was very surprised too, I knew the symptoms with my sister having diabetes but thought at my age it was just a warning, but no my body decided not to produce insulin. A huge life changing diagnosis, no respite a 24/7 chronic illness. To have the menopause to start at around the same time I wondered if it was that that had been the start, a shock to my body!!

As for 7am appointment, I was surprised too, at least I was first appointment so no waiting. I showed him my notes and asked about being referred and he asked why and what could they do any more than primary care. I suggested that they are the specialists in that area. He said that they probably wouldn't take me and has started me on Femoston so will see how that goes for now.

Right, washing is out and I'm off to work, a very productive morning alreadyy.

Enjoy your day 

I got a referral to a meno clinic recommended by a uro gynaecologist. My GP practice isn't very up (or keen) on HRT and I had the added factor of taking epilepsy medication.