Recent Content by CV36Steve

It would have been much better if he'd arranged for the nurse to see me straight after dropping the bombshell on me, instead I have to wait 6 weeks and the only info I have is what I can gather from people like you for which you'll never know how grateful I am I'm sitting here with a tab open...

I am registered for patient access at my surgery, I am able to make appointments and renew prescriptions at the moment, the medical records section says "contact your practice for access" which I will do next week

Thanks for all the replies, unfortunately my doctor gave me no info about diabetes, he was very apologetic that the diagnosis was overlooked previously and gave my an extra fact sheet on metaformin but said nothing about diet etc, the only thing he told me to do was make an appointment with the...

@Alexandra100 I'll call them after work on Monday and post result here

@Alexandra100 thanks very much for your help, i'll get one ordered

@Grateful doctor put me on Metaformin 500mg 2 a day, I wasn't told what my HbA1c test result was, I didn't know about the test so didn't know to ask him for it, I have to see nurse in March so i'll ask her for it

@Bluetit1802 which meter would you say was best? I know one is free but i'd rather have the right one rather than the cheapest one

@Bluetit1802 Thanks for the website link, i'll check it out tomorrow, you mention that I need a meter, what sort do I need? any recommendations?

Hi all, I've recently been diagnosed with type 2, I say recently when in fact it showed up on a blood test in Nov 2016 but docs missed it until blood test this January, anyway I've been browsing the forum and see people recommend low carb intake to help with diabetes, my question is.. where can...

- Include a photo here if you wish to. - What is your name? Steve - How old are you? 56 - Are you male or female? Male - Which country are you from? England - Which city/area do you live in? Near Banbury in a small hamlet - Are you religious? No - Pick three words to describe your personality...