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Well it's not got any better. Head and doppler scans show a growth on the brain and narrowing of the arteries in the neck. I was not expecting that. Now waiting for a more in-depth scan an possible brain surgery

I can't fault the care I've received from my GP practice or Whiston hospital. Both have been fantastic from first diagnosis of type2. I had a phone call from Whiston last night giving me my first appointment at the stroke clinic today. The only disappointment was being told not to drive. I...

As I said, i just thought it was due to low blood sugar. I had a few hypos when on gliclacide and that's just what it felt like. i thought it was a bad one because i was struggling to get the test strip in the monitor and couldn't even see the reading. my right eye felt like it had dropped. A...

I'm seeing my GP later. At the moment I can't think of any changes I could make to my lifestyle. Non smoker, non drinker and lost over 4 stones since type 2 diagnosis. OK I haven't given up on occasional pizzas or kebab but they really are once in a blue moon. I walk at least 10 miles a day...

Two nights ago I thought I was having a low blood sugar episode and treated it as such. Blurred vision lack of coordination all the symptoms I've previously experienced and I was actually having a mini stroke. My wife was working late so never saw what i was like. I had a couple of pieces of...

I've pigged out on an all inclusive holiday a couple of weeks before the test as well so I was even more surprised. Maybe not pigged out, I just made sure I got my money's worth :lol:

Latest HBA1c come back at 5.8 and have now been taken off gliclazide :D . Unfortunately he says no more test strips. I will have to persuade my GP that the improvements are as a result of regular testing at home.

Just got to share my latest hba1c test result of 5.9 :thumbup: On a 'normal' diet with very rare McD or kebab. I have really cut down on chips and sweet stuff, although I could see off a pound of liquorice allsorts or half a dozen mars bars if they were put in front of me, they always were my...

What exactly are non diabetic levels? I did a search on this site and it found every reference to non, levels, and diabetic but not all in the same post. :?

Re: Type 2's : What was your fasting blood glucose in a morn 4.9 at 7:30am. Omlette with salad for dinner and a glass of italian red wine before bed. :D

To those using viagra. Can you still 'pee' when under the full effect of the little blue pill? And after reading the side effects I don't think I'll bother. Did anyone have any of the side effects?

I find the advice given to all new members rather confusing. So I've summarised it to ............ Whatever you like, don't eat it. hope that is easier :D

Re: Type 2's : What was your fasting blood glucose in a morn 7.2 this morning, 12 hours after eating. I never had my bed time glass of red wine last night so I'll blame that. My last hba1c was 6.1 on a 'normal' carby diet occassional chips and unhealthy white bread. :D

Re: Just for fun - are all T2s diabetics former sweet tooths Mine wasn't just mars bars. I could see off a 500g box of liquorice allsorts or thorntons toffee without thinking about it. I think if I was left alone with a box now I would probably see it off :oops: :oops: :oops: In fact the day...

Re: Just for fun - are all T2s diabetics former sweet tooths The glorious beautifull mars bar and its role in my downfall :oops: :oops: Remember the advert that said ' a Mars a day helps you work rest and play'? I figured that if one was good then half a dozen was better. :)

OK. Saw my GP today and he had the reply fom the consultant who said there has not been enough research into the 600cal diet yet and advised me not to try it. I mentioned the article in the mail on sunday (24th July) about the retreat in southern Spain offering the diet under supervision with a...

Just seen my GP about this to ask his advice before going ahead with it. He has told me not to do it yet, and has written to a specialist to ask his opinion. A further appointment has been made to discuss it further in 3 weeks by which time he should have a response. GP said i'm the first to...

How carb heavy is a kebab? I had a mixed kebab with salad last night and 5 hours later, feeling really **** I tested for a hypo and was shocked to see a reading of 8.6. This was after my usual after dinner walk with the dog. I was surprised to see such a high reading - the highest I've seen for...

Were the test patients still on medication during the trial. I would give it a go myself but the gliclizide takes me occasionlly low.

I too feel cr*p when I'm high and I use the test meter to be sure as the symptoms are very similar. I've read many things about treating a hypo but what do people do in the case of a hyper? I go for a brisk 2 mile walk.