Recent Content by fred1234

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    My sick neighbour

    Yes steroids save lives but they do play havoc too. I got diabetes through maintenance dose of steroids. They push bg up, make you hungry, cause cataracts, deafness, skin issues,bruise easily, all sorts of problems, but hey ho don't know if I would still be here without them. So I take them...
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    Statins Increase for diabetics??

    I have just had a"disagreement"with my gp. She wants to prescribe statins and I said I wasn't willing to take them. It went down like a lead balloon. She agreed there is much controversy in relation to statins. She was willing to listen, but on leaving consultation said she would monitor for...
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    steroids n stuff and ducks in puddles

    I take 20mg maintenance dose of steroids daily and yes they do spike bg !!! Mines spike pm. I take 14units novo mix 30 at lunch time. I take very little for lunch normally baby belle an Greek yoghurt and my bg are normally at 9ish by tea time. They come back down again in the evening to an...
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    Definitive list of when you're supposed to test?

    I test 6 to 8 times a day. More if I feel unwell as I have other conditions which always plays havoc with my bloods
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    Type 1 Hospital discharge rules?

    Can't beat your own bed!!!! Hope all goes well and your not waiting too long for your next procedure
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    6.0 this morn ing. Not had breakfast yet. Happy bunny
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    Type 2s: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning? (very low chat level)

    6.1 not bad having had Chinese meal last night. Happy!!
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    Alcoholic

    Eeek you seem to have your fair share of probe. Ditch the girlfriend if yo ur married or she is married.....get counselling for the alcohol problem, and slowly try hard using this site to get your bg under control. It won't happen overnight but you need to try to tackle these main probe. Best...
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    Big Relief - Thanks All!

    Great news. Well done . Great forums with experienced people who have the knowledge and are so willing to share. It's certainly a great site. You will be looking forqArd to your next round of tests cos the rate your going you will go into remission . Great news
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    GP Practice Diabetes Clinic

    I live in Scotland. Type2 insulin. I just received letter from gp practice inviting me to be seen by practice nurse 're diabetes. I called surgery to explain I was looked after at diabetes specialty at hospital . I see Chiropodist routinely normally bout 6 or 8 weeks. The letter does state even...
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    Type 2s: What have you eaten today?

    Loads of these delicious meals would send bg through roof.......
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    Keep feeling worn out/fatigued

    What a great forum this is!! It doesn't matter what's being asked there's always someone that has the experience to respond. I watch this forum every day and it just doesn't cease to amaze me what a wealth of knowledge people have and so willing to share. I have learned so much. Type2 insulin .
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    Frequent urination, could it be diabetes?

    Maybe best to make an apt to see your gp. Frequent urination can also be a sign of a urine infection. I am no doctor or have any medical experience, but you do seem to be quite concerned that you may have diabetes. See your gp or nurse and explain your symptoms and take from there.
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    Feel old and knackered at 33

    It's good to have a rant about things. Get it off your chest. Today's another day and it might be better. Hope it is .