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tina_marie said:
I'm on a low today ,getting fed up waiting for Rons XRay results . Ron rung them on Monday and he was promised they would be here today but nothing . Rons in agony .
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Poor Ron, and poor you, too - it's horrible seeing someone you love in pain and not being able to do anything about it. Makes you feel so frustrated, angry and helpless. I suppose all you can do is what you are doing; supporting him and trying to keep his spirits up.
And, as they say, "it's the squeaky hinge which gets the most oiling". So the more you can make a nuisance of yourself, the quicker you'll get the answers you're waiting for.
Big hugs x
 
debrasue said:
Poor Ron, and poor you, too - it's horrible seeing someone you love in pain and not being able to do anything about it. Makes you feel so frustrated, angry and helpless. I suppose all you can do is what you are doing; supporting him and trying to keep his spirits up.
And, as they say, "it's the squeaky hinge which gets the most oiling". So the more you can make a nuisance of yourself, the quicker you'll get the answers you're waiting for.
Big hugs x
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Been down to the hospital and been told 6weeks wait . When Ron phoned Monday they said they would chase it , they haven't so guess who kicked off?
 
Good morning all. Still can't quote ANY posts on this thread no matter what length. Quite frustrating when you want to reply.
So it's big hugs to those who need them, congratulations to those who have resisted temptation, kept their bgs in check or done so marvellously losing weight....and if you think I've missed you, likes and hugs to you too
 
I've had a bit of a slip today. I was late in taking my meds today and made several cups of coffee each with 3 sugars and consumed a shepherd's pie ready meal from the supermarket called Iceland that my Carer got for me last Thursday. I took it out of the freezer and microwaved it on full power for 10 minutes.

My blood sugar at 4:44 pm was 6.4.

I intend to try harder to stick to sweeteners and really fight the urge to go back to sugar. Autistic people have preoccupations with certain foods/drinks and sometimes crave sugar. I must try harder.

I saw my friend Gary and he gave me some tobacco and I enjoyed smoking it.
 
autisticwonder1970 said:
I've had a bit of a slip today. I was late in taking my meds today and made several cups of coffee each with 3 sugars and consumed a shepherd's pie ready meal from the supermarket called Iceland that my Carer got for me last Thursday. I took it out of the freezer and microwaved it on full power for 10 minutes.

My blood sugar at 4:44 pm was 6.4.

I intend to try harder to stick to sweeteners and really fight the urge to go back to sugar. Autistic people have preoccupations with certain foods/drinks and sometimes crave sugar. I must try harder.

I saw my friend Gary and he gave me some tobacco and I enjoyed smoking it.
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It's hard to fight a craving...slipped myself. Bought peanut M&Ms which I know I can eat in small quantities. I usually buy the fun size bags and will just have one bag. This was a box and I said to myself "about 10" should be about a small bag....so I had 5, then 5 more and then.....Well all the Orange ones are now gone, I stopped then ... I guess next time, the box is open but I won't touch them again today, it will be a run on another colour....I WILL learn eventually...
Your Iceland cottage pie may not have been too bad cos when you get individual portions like that there is usually far less mash than you would pile on your plate if you made it yourself. Check the carbohydrates on the packet.. write down that and what it was you ate and which brand then add a column for your 2 hour test bg figure. It will help as a future guide to reference back to
I've got curry & rice for tea and I know friend likes naan breads. I will try not to have more than half of one.
 
Quiet on here today ladies and gents

The sun decided to do a runner today but at least it has not been peeshing down but I note that it's forecast around 9-10 tonight

Hope you are all ok I know some of you are having issues so hope they get resolved soon for you

Bye for now
 
Hi everyone. I have recently posted a new thread:

Type 2 diabetes Priority Setting Partnership

It's concerns DUK who are looking at priorities for type 2 diabetes research funding going forward. There is no-one on their steering group from Diabetes.co.uk that I can see and I think that is a missed opportunity. I am posting it to give as many T2s the chance to provide input. It's all detailed on the thread and there is a link to the DUK site. If you are interested please have a look at the thread. Thanks and have a good evening everyone.
 
Hi everyone. Forum been quite quiet past few days. Everyone getting ready for bank holiday? @ Tina Marie I've had hypos before I was on meds, while on metformin, & while on metformin & gliclazide, I had bad hypo yesterday, hypos can occur for several reasons, late eating, stress, not taking meds on time, been over active, there are several reasons why it can happen, try to eat little & often & take meds on time, this will help usualy to keep sugars steady, I have to take metformin with meals morning & evening, if it keeps happening have word with diabetic nurse, she can check meds are ok. Good luck
 
tina_marie said:
Can you tell me if it is common for people who are only on metformin to have hypos.
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@tina_marie it isn't common on metformin but there is a thread about that somewhere. Might be under medications.
If you have trouble post us and someone will point you in the right direction.
Maybe he needs a fresh GAD and C-peptide test hun.
 
Thanks, I know he has been very stressed out lately with what has been going on . He does eat regular and takes meds on time . Today he has eaten 79 grams in carbs . A bit low I know . He has been taking extra breaks at work . The hypo happened at 12.30 his lunch break was at 1. He came home tonight starving hungry and is now in bed as it has taken its toll. He hasn't been very steady on his feet either tonight. I hope it is a one off. Hes taking Friday off and seeing gp.
 
tina_marie said:
Thanks, I know he has been very stressed out lately with what has been going on . He does eat regular and takes meds on time . Today he has eaten 79 grams in carbs . A bit low I know . He has been taking extra breaks at work . The hypo happened at 12.30 his lunch break was at 1. He came home tonight starving hungry and is now in bed as it has taken its toll. He hasn't been very steady on his feet either tonight. I hope it is a one off. Hes taking Friday off and seeing gp.
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Does Ron like pork s scratchings?
Cheese or double cream?
What does he have for breakfast? At what time?
Maybe a creamy coffee for breakfast but on his first morning break have cheese and crackers til 1pm lunch?
Does he take metformin twice or three times a day?
Maybe his meds need reducing? GP is only one who can give medical advice. I'm not sure nor qualified.
From previous posters lchf can reduce meds!
Hugs to you both thou.
Any sign of these x-rays?
 
ickihun said:
@tina_marie it isn't common on metformin but there is a thread about that somewhere. Might be under medications.
If you have trouble post us and someone will point you in the right direction.
Maybe he needs a fresh GAD and C-peptide test hun.
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. You can have hypos for several reasons even on metformin, I've had them, I know of othere's the same, I'm not saying it's metformin, many things can cause hypos, but nothink should be ruled out, it could be stress, illness, late eating ect
 
I'm another who can have hypos on Metformin - but usually as a result of walking more than three miles and not having a snack or some carbs before I set off. (If I'm doing a five mile + walk I need a banana mid-walk. It's worth the miles for the banana!)
 
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