Recent Content by dmk12

Hello:) I have type 2 and am insulin dependent. I started on Humulin M3 twice a day. But since going on this I have had really bad joint and bone pain. So I have been changed to novomix 30 also twice a day before breakfast and with evening meal. The change has had no improvement on my bones...

What a great post, I have been blamed by The So Called Caring Profession for being type 2 even though I am not obese. I am insulin dependent type 2. but since being on insulin I have put on nearly 2 stone. I have an appointment at the hospital on wednesday but I'm not expecting any miricles...

Hi I am a confectioner, I make wedding cakes and birthday cakes. I love my job although not a great job for a diabetic, My doctor thinks I sit eating cake all day! :roll:

thank you for your reply. I was taking a calcium channel blocker with the bendroflumethiazide. I feel that any risk of such a serious condition is too high, and I feel that you are right that as usual it is all down to cost, and the ostrich effect. (bury your head in the sand and it doen't...

I have been diagnosed with diabetes after taking the blood pressure pills bendroflumethiazade. I Know 4 other people now who are all on this drug and are now getting tested for diabetes. one of them was diagnosed with diabetes yesterday. It makes me so angry that a drug with this as a known...

Hi I have been on actos for the past 3 months, as well as gliclizide. The actos has not made much difference to my blood sugars and I was told I would have to double the dose, but my thighs and knees have swollen quite a lot so now I have to get something else to try. I have not had much luch...

thanks for all your help. I had no idea that insulin could be affected by cortasol. i will wait and see what the new blood results will be before i decide on the metformin. I did take it with food the last time i was on it, i still spent a lot of time with my head down the toilet throwing...

thanks for that. I was told to eat carbs at every meal by the diatitian. Not given any dietry advice from any doctor so far. did try low carb diet for a couple of months didnt really help that much with the hbac1 test reading 9.3 at the time. have stopped eating breakfast cerial all together...

Hi I use to do karate and I found that a great stress buster. a punch bag can be a good way to punch away frustrations and stess. I resently started tai chi and am starting kick boxing next week. I love the tai chi it really relaxes me and has put me in the mood to do something a bit more...

thanks for your reply. My diabetic control and blood pressure control is something I am working on. my diet is getting better and I am finding out what foods to avoid. I take my medication as directed by my doctor its unfortunate that I have not had good results from some of the drugs I have...

hi in our medical practice thjey give all diabetics ecg as routeen. i have had 5 this year because of problems i have had. they have came back fine. you should ask your doctor to explain the results to you so you know what is going on. i hope everything works out for you. D

Hi I had my visit to the diabetic clinic at the hospital on thursday. My blood pressure is very high at 200/100 and my hba1c test is 8.2having came down from (9.3). I am having trouble with the side effects of the pills for the blood pressure so the cardiologest has tried giving me a low does...

I had an appointment with a consultant about my blood pressure (I cant get it under control) , They took blood for a pile of tests and now I recieved a letter saying to see another consultant because my steroids levels are elevated. I have no idea what that means or even when I have to see...

Hi there it is nice to know another diabetic cake maker, I am a confectioner and make wedding and birthday cakes. My doctor thinks I spend all day eating cake! and thats why my sugar levels are so hard to control. Nobody could eat that much cake :D take care. d

Hi Cindy I can understand your feeling of denial and guilt as I have been there myself. Being able to test yourself puts the control back in your corner and not just taking the doctors word for your condition and treatment. I also have very high blood pressure and will be going to see a...