Recent Content by alanfisherman

Hi jopar Thanks for info, have had dealings with Bridgwater hospital regarding eye damage and have been refered to Musgrove and am pleased with the service from both. Have been told that I may need laser treatment later but at present am within limits for driving. Will try your reccomendations...

Hi jopar Many thanks for the info, will let you know how I get on but am not looking forward to aproaching doctor as our surgery will not spend too much if they can help it. This is how I was taken off mixtard before anyhow will try, once again thanks for input

Hi itts Thanks for further info re insulin. I have suffered since about 1995 with low sugar without an explanation, the diabetic specialist at the hospital suggested it could be that the 5% left of my Pancreas kicks in now and again without warning, as it did in late 1989 which enabled me to...

Hi itts Thanks for the info, I will ask the diabetic nurse what she has in mind but the info you have provided gives me good ammo for asking for an insulin pump if I am to inject 4/5 times a day, but maybe the insulin you mentioned by Lille souds as if it should do the trick. I will let you know...

I was told by my chemist that my insulin was not going to be available in the uk after December 2010. The insulin is Human Mixtard 30. I have type 1 diabetes following an operation in 1989 for pancreatitus where I had my sleen, gall bladder and 95% of my pancrease removed. (This is usually...

Hi Synonym. Many thanks for your comments, it makes me feel good that others have had similar problems with GP'S I am afraid as you say its down to cost's and who pays for what, pleased to see that you have your levels almost perfect, keep it up Alan

Hi Pheonix Many thanks for your input, I read the account ref Jessica and feel very glad that Jessica is now progressing realy satisfactory I was 46 years old when I had my operation and was able to understand to some extent what was going on but admire her mum's attitude and will power to make...

Hi 'lovinlife Thanks for your reply, although you say you have no information or experience just a reply is enough. A change of GP is almost inpossible as they are the only Health centre in my area, but I am hoping I can change to the local hospital. Thanks for the reoly Alan

Hi I am unable to get through to my GP and I am put off pursuing answers that I am given, let me explain; I was taken ill in 1989 and was told I had Pancratitus, (No I am not a drinker). I had an emergency operation and 95% of my pancreas was removed. Also removed was my spleen and gall...