[one2goofy]

I was in a minor car accident where I was rear-ended. As a result my L4 in my back was fractured causing severe nerve pain in my feet. I was put on a horrible drug to manage the pain which does it's job, but I have horrible side affects. I have had an awful run for about 3 months.

Two weeks ago I was hospitalized with a blood infection and blood sugar levels over 360. The docs at the hospital did the HaC1 test and I was 9%. Of which none of this means anything to me because I can't get into my PCP or the specialist to have it explained to me. I've researched it online and it's not good that mine is 9%. I'm supposed to be on insulin, but can't get into a dr to see it through.

Regardless, now I have Diabetes Type 2. I was told by one dr that I was type 1 because I had gestational diabetes and I'll need insulin once I can get into a doctor. Who knows - I surely don't as none of this makes any sense to me.
I'm 5'11" a buck fifty and prior to the accident I was very active. I eat like I should and take exceptional care of my body. It really doesn't add up why I have diabetes. I'll be honest, I'm bitter very bitter about it all and blame the accident and the drug. Now I crave sweets - which I never really had a sweet tooth.

Why is gram my only measurement option for food in the app?

[dano]

Welcome to the Forum!

The app is setup to measure carbs and the unit measure for this is grams. Read the first three threads in the Type 2 section. They will help with your diabetes education.

[one2goofy]

I was diagnosed Type 2, 2 weeks ago in the hospital. New doc says I'm type 1 and now I'm on insulin.

I really don't understand all of this...

[dano]

Self-education is key with diabetes.

Your situation is not uncommon and all the more reason to learn how to take care of yourself quickly. Learn to count the carbs and to calculate the bolus injection of insulin for this. Find yourself a very good Endocrinologist and Nutritionist that are willing to work with you.

Diabetes is not that hard to take care of, it is just an inconvenience, and it is very confusing at first. You will learn quickly and this will come second nature to you in no time.

[angelic]

One2goofy,
Maybe your pancreas was damaged during that process? I know how you feel and how confused you must be. I went through something similar. My primary care doctor was the one who diagnosed me with type 1 just recently and he thought the reason why was because I had a virus a month ago. Exactly what and how... they did not tell me. He even told me that my blood work showed i was between type 1 and 2 which freaked me out and more confused on top of finding out I'm most likely a type 1. As you've probably researched...type 1 is when your pancreas isn't producing insulin or may not even have enough compared to a non diabetic... that's why you need insulin. My endo told me to take insulin in order to supe my pancreas back up. Don't know exactly what that means , but I'm not going to give up. I always hope for the worst and maybe the best will occur... in this case a miracle? Just watch what you eat, monitor your sugar and take your insulins... if anything it can't hurt but most likely help. Good luck and God bless

[one2goofy]

@angelic-

Thank you for your comments. What blood test is it that your PCP did to indicate if you were type 1 or type 2 diabetic?

I so don't understand.

[dano]

The fasting plasma glucose (FPG) or (eAG) test, which determines your HbA1c, is the main test for diabetes. If you are Type 2 the doctor will sometimes request a C-peptide test to determine how much strain has been put on the beta cells.