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    Low carb

    My hba1c is down to 43. Just have to get my chrolstrol down now it has gone down a bit but not enough.
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    Low carb

    Thanks
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    Low carb

    Thanks. Glad to hear it is not just me. Get my second results tomorrow There seem to be a lot of mix messages on sugar free things. I count these up as they do have carbs. I had to use some sugar free lozenges as I could not speak for a month due to a very bad cough Does sugar free things...
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    Low carb

    Hi every one Not posted for a while as I was trying to process everything as I am newly diagnosed and I have been through quite a bit to get some answers my hba1c has gone down from 105 to 55 since April now waiting for the next result. I do not think it has gone down as I have not lost ant...
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    Newly diagnosed

    Thanks
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    Newly diagnosed

    Hi every one Not posted for a while as I was trying to process everything and I have been through quite a bit to get some answers Firstly my eyes not an issue but I need to be monitored no leakage or damage. Secondly my hba1c has gone down from 105 to 55 waiting for the next result. I do...
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    Newly diagnosed

    Hi I have booked an appointment with a specialist at moorefilds on Thursday. My doctor is away and impossible to see another one. Good idea to try and get more information about the pictures taken
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    Newly diagnosed

    Hi Tony No you have not made it worst in fact you have helped , it is just me, had I not had any issues with my eyes before now, I do not think I would be so worried. it is good to know your experience turned out great, I am sure I am over panicking, but this is me, when I do not have all...
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    Newly diagnosed

    Hi tony the letter says Maculopathy I am going today to speak to my Doctor about a referral to Moorefield to known one way or another as the stress is killing me. I am prepare to go private if I have to . thanks D
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    Newly diagnosed

    I have had issues with my eyes since birth. I have had corrective surgery up until I was 14. My right eye where she said there was a problem is very week and I have always had worries about it. I can deal with knowing as you said there are options. I might ask my doctor to refer me to...
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    Newly diagnosed

    Just received a letter confirming I have diabetic maculopathy and will be referred. Just send me the appointment. Stressed to the max. I know do not stress out as this will raise everything. Life is hard when you have to keep waiting.
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    Newly diagnosed

    Do I have to tell my work I am Diabete ?
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    Newly diagnosed

    Hi Thanks for this. It is the not knowing that is bothering me. The person that did the test only gave me half the facts. She said that it looked like they was leakage at the back of the eye but the pictures had to go to review and the results will be sent to me and my doctor. I have had issues...
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    Newly diagnosed

    thanks
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    Newly diagnosed

    Hi I can as they did the same to me. My blood pressure was through the roof. They did do photos at the opticians but not the ones with the eye drops they use to do it but it is more about getting as many people through the door than looking after your eyes. I guess I be getting the phones calls...
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    Newly diagnosed

    Hi I have just had an eye test abou 4 weeks ago at the optician and they did not pick it up. It just everything is new and scary at the moment. I just wish people who do tests and are not suppose to comment on things would keep their gobs shut. Thanks for the post
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    Newly diagnosed

    Hi. I think he will put me on the slow release ones but not yet
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    Newly diagnosed

    Hi you have done well. I will take on your advise
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    Newly diagnosed

    Hi I went to the Doctor about a pain in my side he wanted to take some bloods and referred to a colon clinic. this was on a Monday On Wednesday my phone at home and my mobile was filled with messages from the Doctor. Went to see him thinking the worst . He told be I had a very high sugar...