Recent Content by BarbaraMc

Hi Lambkin I had similar problems with a particular supervisor, although I don't have have hypos as such, I am Type 2 Diabetic, on Metformin only, and also suffer from Sleep Apnoea. My supervisor gave me a number of warnings for nodding off at the desk, despite my meeting the same targets as...

I suffer from Type 2, plus Sleep Apnoea, Metabolic Syndrome, Arthritis, and other minor probs. 4 years ago, my then manager started 'Disciplinary Procedure' against me, despite my never failing to hit any target set - she said 'We're actually supposed to do a bit better then just hitting...

I'm not well up on Law, but had an Oral Warning (in writing-don't know how that works) for Sleep Apnoea at the same time T2 Diabetes was diagnosed, despite meeting targets and no time off sick. The union supported me at meetings and with submitting a Grievance, but it was eventually down to a...

Hi LL Not surprised you felt full! I would think mussels ok and I can get away with a few chips, so as long as it wasn't a bucket full of wine, it should be ok ! I'm guessing the large amount of protein keeps the carbs under control. I would say, keep a note, try it again, and if it's still ok...

I was very reluctant to start on Metformin, as I had been led to believe I was pre-diabetic, then told at the next appointment "No, you are Diabetic!' I eventually agreed to take 1 twice a day, and was warned to report any side effects (none). When increasing the dose, the diabetic nurse said to...

It's a sort of Petit-mal seizure, just become vacant, unaware of surroundings and people, not responsive Not shaking or loss of consciousness like Grand Mal Epilepsy, so in effect less dangerous, but still not suitable for driving.

Sandysan - are you vegetarian ? There's no protein mentioned in your post, which is quite important. If you don't eat meat or fish, you need to look for other proteins, ie pulses, eggs, cheese in acceptable amounts. Vegetables also include salads, which can be widely varied and very nutritional...

Just found this thread - I eat at least 2 eggs a day, much fatty meat, and fried (in oils) foods. My cholesterol rose when I started low-carbing, to the extent that when I declined statins, the diabetic nurse threatened 'if it's not any better next time, I'll have to tell the GP!'. I told her...

Hi LittleWolf I was given Diclofenac in hospital following knee replacement, but altho' my doc did let me take them for a little while afterwards, he prefers to give me Naproxen, prob due to my age (65 then) and weight (a lot), as he said it's safer for my heart (which I have no probs with). I...

Just to add my two-pennoth - when eating out, I usually ask for a Caesar salad with poached salmon, but you can have it with Chicken or Prawns (I don't eat prawns since I heard what they're fed on). Obviously, no croutons. If I go for an Indian meal, Chicken Shaslik (spellings vary) is Tandoori...

Hi Paul Just wanted to say that I was twice threatened with statins by the diabetic nurse at the surgery, the second time I declined, she threatened to tell the doctor about me ! At my next review, my cholesterol was 'Perfect', I smiled sweetly and said 'Fancy that', but didn't mention the...

Diagnosed T2 at age 63ish ! Following in the tracks of grandmother, father, mother, then brother. Having read all replies, I am definitely gonna try to stop whining about it . . . .honestly !

Sometimes it's a couple of handfuls of almonds, or a couple of Ryvitas with butter or cheese, but tonight it's a bowl of raspberries, blueberries and Greek yoghurt and a splash of cream.

Well, after 2 years of totally mixed messages from my surgery, I have to say I'm still very depressed about it. The nurse told me my blood sugar had improved, the doctor said "No, she must be getting confused with the old measurements". When I refused statins, the nurse said if my cholesterol...

Yeah, but it doesn't taste like cauli, that's the whole point.