Recent Content by Dazedandconfused1

Hi Soooo glad to here from others with underactive and Type 2!!! I can honestly say reading this forum is keeping me sort of sane! Prem 51 my HbA1c was 57 at diagnosis, the Doctor only found it because I was having quite a few severe "thyroid symptons" after being on Levothyroxine 150mg for 2...

Thanks Carol, I will just buy one. Like you I will only fret over it, will have to research which is the best option.

Hi Geoff Thanks for replying - she said Atkins was too severe. That low carb was a better option. She did however tell me that I did not need a blood glucose tester as it confuses people and that I would have to go back in 3 months and do a fasting blood test. I thought that was a little...

Thanks everyone! Yep definitely feels like I've been hit by a train!! Diabetic nurse is recommending Metaformin which confused me slightly as the Doctor had said that I should try to go the diet route?? When I asked her she just said it was to protect my heart, and that the quicker we get to...

Hi I'm newly diagnosed type 2 who fortunately has a dentist who is type 2. I have been to see him today he advised never ever brush too hard as it aggravates the gums and will make it worse. He also said not to use mouth wash but I think that was more to do with the fact that I have Oral...

Hi all Newly diagnosed as Type 2 - diagnosed under active thyroid 2 years ago. It's fair or say I am overwhelmed at the min! To add insult to injury I've been to the dentist today who has informed me I have Lichen Planus. Any advice would be great. I'm off to my first appointment with the...