Anyone have Type 11 diabetes and cancer?

I have had type 11 diabetes, controlled by diet and exercise, for about 5 years.  I dont test myself much anymore but I have recently been feeling quite ill and found my blood sugars were 26.  I went to the doctor who has given me Metformin.  It has slowly come down to 12 but is now rising again.  My pharmacist said this will be to do with cancer and medication rather than the wrong food.  My problem is I feel so sick I have only eaten a piece of toast to take my medication in the morning and soup at night. 

Has anyone else had this kind of problem and does it sort itself out in the end?  My doctor has said to take the medication for a week then see him again.

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  • Dear Pauline,

    Type 2 Diabetes can exist on its own , but if you have cancer then Chemotherapy makes it worse in some patients . If you vomit and are not well enough to eat then you should immediately call 111 or your doctor as you may be suffering from diabetic Ketoacidosis which can have high mortality and may need Insulin .

    Kind Regards

    SMA

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  • Dear Pauline,

    Type 2 Diabetes can exist on its own , but if you have cancer then Chemotherapy makes it worse in some patients . If you vomit and are not well enough to eat then you should immediately call 111 or your doctor as you may be suffering from diabetic Ketoacidosis which can have high mortality and may need Insulin .

    Kind Regards

    SMA

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  • Hi,SMA, I haven't had chemotherapy, I refused it.  I haven't actually been sick its just a rather nasty feeling, and I certainly dont want to eat.  I have been told that I should have started on a lower dose but I think the doctor was trying to get the blood sugars down.  Today i was down to 10.5 which was pleasing. but I dont feel better, I am hoping that it will get better in time.  Thanks for replying.