Recent Content by Diabetic-Diver

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    Eye screening

    I have recently had my first eye screening. The doctor said I possibly have a damaged optic nerve and need to come back but the diabetes test is fine. I was also misdiagnosed and have this disease for about 3 years where they misread all the signs and symptoms as did I. There are more and...
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    Many Questions

    I am a master Instructor of 12 years and owner of Divers Ink Stamps and Divers Bling. I thought my life was over when they told me about the diabetes. I so like your comment about it being an inconvenience rather than anything else. Luckily I do not have to take anymore courses so I do not...
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    Many Questions

    Wow thanks you for the repsonses... Its such a big learning curve. I use an accu chek aviva to check my blood... its currently 4.9 and I am hungry and I am shaking a bit and craving for something sweet. Had a banana and I am waiting for the urges to pass. The diet I stared at 105 kilos and...
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    Many Questions

    I am diagnosed 2 months ago with type 2 and I will finally get to see a diabetic nurse next week. My blood mmol average is 6.2 over a monthis this OK 1. My doctor has said I can combat this with exercise and diet. I have lost 9 kilos but not sure what exactly is right to eat. 2. what do you...
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    Bewildered Noobie

    I joined the club on Thursday of last week at the age of 44. I currently live in Stockholm and I guess hey do things differently here as all I know is I have a blood count of 13 and I have to go see a dietician, have kidney tests and eyes tests. My doctor says we can hit this with diet. 5 days...