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    Anonymous Question My Sister Needs Help - Artery Disease & Diabetes

    I’m asking on behalf of my sister she is type two diabetic and my family have a history of artery disease. Lately she has bad trouble walking and in pain with her legs at her last health check they found that there was an absent pulse in her right foot they said it’s possibly diabetic related...
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    Anonymous Question Bad stabbing pains in feet and toes, any advice?

    Hi hope you can help im contacting you on behalf of my 65 year old mum shes suffering with really bad stabbing pains in her feet and toes but mainly toes is there anything that can help or any suggestions would be great thanks
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    Anonymous Question Confused about levels...

    I am getting more confused each day with so many different levels of what is normal, pre and diabetic range. Could you kindly confirm to me what the range in UK is as guideline Fasting 8-12 hours after eating i.e. is it below 108mg/dl ? 6.1normal Random anytime after eating below 200 normal over...
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    Anonymous Question Reading advice needed please.

    MY 26 week test was 87 so i was given a meter. My lowest reading is 12.6 my highest is 28.7 I'm on no meds the nurse is checking it every two weeks but shes away and I'm a bit worried about the readings any advice would be helpful.,,
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    Anonymous Question Hypo like symptoms due to antibiotics???

    I have been on a course of penicillin for 7 days to treat an abscess. I finished them yesterday but have felt really ill for four days now. Has anyone experienced hypo like symptoms when taking a high dose of antibiotics ? Saw my GP yesterday and he seemed unsure!
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    Anonymous Question Urinating keeping me awake, advice needed.

    I recently had my blood and urine test done and everything was normal, Am on 41. But I haven't had any joy since 14th of February. I have been urinating frequently especially at night, am currently awake because of this issue. I have had a pregnancy test which is negative. My doctor seem...
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    Anonymous Question Where can i find a list of carbs and sugar related foods?

    Can you tell me where I can get a list of carbs and sugar related foods thank you for your help.
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    Anonymous Question Advice needed for employer of gentleman with type 1

    I have employed a manual operator who has since disclosed he has type 1 diabetes. He works standing up at a machine on a concrete floor wearing steel cap boots. Should I have any special arrangements in place.with regards to H&S? He has problems with his feet and I have read that working on a...
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    Anonymous Question Type 2, Male 65yo, Libido has dropped. Advice needed pls.

    Type 2 for 12yrs +. 65 yrs, single and not particularly sexually active. My libido has gone down unfortunately. Went to Drs. who tested my testosterone, all well, says nothing to be done! Don't believe it, any tips/help/ideas?
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    Anonymous Question ESA and Type 1. Can I Claim?

    I have recently had my ESA stopped and been told i'm fit for work. I have type 1 diabetes had it for 14 yrs. I have terrible hypos sometimes upto 6 a week sometimes twice a day am I entitled to claim ESA?
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    Anonymous Question Prison, healthcare and type 2. Advice needed.

    I have been told I will have to serve a prison sentence. I have also been informed that the health care inside is next to nil. I have type 2 and take two types of insulin, have you any advice you can offer please?
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    Anonymous Question Could this sight problem be a result of diabetes?

    I was told 16 days ago that I have diabetes, my sugar levels were very high. I have been shortsighted for about 30 years but I have noticed in the last week or so that I am struggling to focus on reading, even with my glasses which should improve this. Also my distance glasses are suddenly...
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    Anonymous Question cross over levels in the elderly...

    Can you confirm if you have different cross over levels for elderly re diabetes diagnosis figures i.e. those over 60 or 65 for example compared to the standard cross over levels.
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    Anonymous Question Confused about my morning readings.

    I have high 7/8 readings when I wake up and yet 'normal readings 5.4 to 6.4 two hours after eating - feel hot and weak when waking up but fine throughout the day when eating - very confused.
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    Anonymous Question Concerned about high readings? Nurse says nothing to worry about.

    My father in law who is a frail 69 often has blood sugar readings of over 20 and sometimes as much as 32. We are concerned but his diabetic nurse seems to think that it's nothing to worry about. Does anyone else have very high readings?