Recent Content by CJ London

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    Hi! Depression & Diabetes...

    Had a slightly better day today. Called the Diabetes helpline which helped greatly. Thank you to @JoKalsbeek and @Prem51 for those lovely, insightful and much appreciated comments. They made me feel a little less alone knowing there are others here who understand. And thanks to @daisy1 for the...
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    Hi! Depression & Diabetes...

    Hi @sleepster Sorry to hear about your anxiety. Sending best wishes. Will give your suggestion a try and maybe post in here again tomorrow. Goodnight everyone.
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    Hi! Depression & Diabetes...

    Thanks again @rhubarb73 Sitting here having a little cry to myself, good to get the feelings out. Wishing everyone a great week.
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    Hi! Depression & Diabetes...

    @rhubarb73 Metformin has been OK so far, a few stomach aches but nothing too bad so fingers crossed they may be OK for me! Had so many problems with antidepressants! Seeing a Dr on Thursday so will ask for those scores! Thanks again, I really appreciate everyone's kindness, it's been a rough...
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    Hi! Depression & Diabetes...

    Thanks for the nice words everyone. @Terrytiddy I have been put on Metformin (2 a day). Yes I do need to lose weight, put on a bit of weight as a result of depression and medication. I'm not sure about HbA1c numbers, but my Dr mentioned something about 7.1 and that 6.5 or above was diabetes...
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    Hi! Depression & Diabetes...

    Was diagnosed with Type 2 three weeks ago. Suffered from clinical depression and anxiety for at least 25 years. Feeling so down and lonely. Friends don't seem to understand. Anyways, just wanted to say Hi. I may or may not get involved on the forum but right now just want to disappear to be...