I tried to start in 2020, but was denied due to my a1c and fasting blood glucose being high on my blood work. This tanked my self esteem and sent me into a horrible spiral over the last several years. I gave up on my dreams of starting T and my dreams of finally being me and I gave up on my body. It was a bad spiral of self loathing.

Recently, after too long hating myself to the point of severe depression I’ve decided to take my body back. I’ve begun dieting and eating healthier and exercising. My last a1c and blood glucose in April through my primary care were still high. I’m on metformin for it.

I scheduled to get back in with the gender doc at the end of July. I’m terrified of being denied again. I just want to be me. I want a damn chance. I’m scared of breaking again at another denial.

I’ve done so much digging and I can’t find anyone saying they’ve been denied for the same reason. I’m curious if anyone has had this issue or knows more on this issue. I know T can raise your risk for diabetes, but never that people have been denied for the reason I was. Anyone have advice or information? All would be appreciated.

Edit info: 36yr old currently