I changed my meter from Contour to Contour Next which is supposed to be more accurate. My chemist tells me the Contour Next strips are a bit cheaper than the old strips. So any problem with the GP, tell him that.
I'd love to go on Insulin as Metformin is causing me kidney problems but my nurse says I am too old and the doctor agrees.Also to get a decent HBA1C 7.1 my diet is extremely boring.
There was an article in the papers concerning those who took statins and blood pressure pills getting muscular pain.I am in that group and I am suffering muscular pain in hip, back, neck wrists and knees,Should I suffer the pain as I need the pills?
Unfortunately many in the NHS go with the myth you need carbs at every meal. Cut down on all sugary items, Eat bread and potatos in moderation. Rice and pasta is high carbs so none or very little. Only sugra free drinks other than tea and coffee. You will get most of the carbs you need from...
I struggle with my T2 Diabetes and asked the nurse if Insulin would help. She replied, you are too old for insulin.
I am old but fit and active.recently I was refused an operation because of age.There is little doubt that the elderly are not getting the treatment that younger people get. I...
It seems to me that almost evrything you buy nowadays has added sugar. I bought some rollmops for my lunch and even thay had sugar added. Pickled herring, for goodness sake.
I am not a doctor but I would hazard a guess that your problem is not caused by a hypo.The advice given is good, insist on an MRI scan.I had one and it does not take long