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Hi Just a wee update from my last post (Nov 12)... Doc happier with me...I'm happier with me too ..YEH!!! Have now lost a stone in weight through healthy eating during the week (enjoy some treats at week end) and walking every other night... My Hb1Ac was 60..(7.5 in old money) I am now taking...

As a nurse myself I find the situation your father is in totally sickening. The hospital staff should at least get the diabetes team to assess your father's diabetes control (or uncontrolled as it is). Consistantly high glucose levels does have a dramatic effect on the microvascular and...

Hi I would suggest having a word with your gp...you may have sleep apnoea or some other sleep disorder. I know there have been studies regarding sleep apnoea and diabetes...and also know there are many people with diabetes that also have been diagnosed with sleep apnoea. good luck

Well done Philip xx

Hi Grace..it will take time for most of us to lose a bit of weight...I find I haven't lost weight according to the scales but I do not feel so bloated or tired as before...and the fact that I seemed to have lost cup sizes from my bra.is telling me something good is happening.The fact that you...

HI thank you for your replies. I am still feeling good since starting my metformin along with healthier diet and walking. I personally do not use dip sticks for urine testing. I previously worked within the diabetic unit so very lucky to be given a glucometer by the unit (Onetouch mini). So...

hi I was diagnosed typed 2... 6 years ago, diet controlled...and had been in denial until a month ago when i became symptomatic. Weeing +++ during the night, had a boil on my bottom needing double dose of antibiotics. I put it down to the menopause...hot flushes..constantly tired, narky and...

- What is your name? YVONNE - How old are you? 48 - Are you male or female? FEMALE - Which country are you from? SCOTLAND - Pick three words to describe your personality. DAFT BUBBLY ME - Do you have any pets? 2 CATS - Do you get angry easily? OH YES - Do you have any tattoos or piercings...