Recent Content by galileo

Thanks for the replies I think it was total I was told I had a full blood test that's all they told me. They didn't make any suggestions, I got the feeling they thought I ate a lot of junk food, I don't I never have they just said make diet adjustments. Unfortunately red meat can make me unwell...

Hi all I am T2 was diagnosed approximately 4 years ago, I had a blood test 3 months ago and was 53/7.0 I was asked to try and get to 48/6.5, I started a low-carb diet 30/70 carbs a day. My last blood test two weeks ago was 48/6.5 I was pleased, but my cholesterol was 5.8 I have never been above...

Thanks for all the replies. Hi all had my appointment last Friday the staff were very surprised why it had taken so long for me to be sent to their clinic. Podiatrist removed the ingrowing nail didn't even have a local hurt a bit but not bad. I was sent for blood tests there and then as they...

Thanks for the replies. The diabetic clinic for serious foot infections called yesterday, I have an appointment tomorrow, the call was a bit of a surprise as it was so quick literally 6 hours after the referral. They are also going to investigate the left foot for Mortons neuroma. I really...

On antibiotics at the moment but very low 100mg dose, have been on antibiotics up to 2000mg a day since 15th December 2020.

Thank you. Thanks everyone for the replies and advice much appreciated. GP called this morning I have been prescribed mupirocin ointment turns out I have Staphylococcus infection and Proteus infection, mometasone 1% ointment for the Varicose Eczema. My doctor is going to investigate why I...

Thanks for the reply I don't have a meter was told by GP I don't need one? My last blood test a month ago was 53, and my liver count was elevated. I have a blood test coming up in the next couple of weeks to check liver, Diabetes and Crohn's had a flare now for six weeks oh what fun. Thanks...

Hi all, sorry for the long post I need to get this out of my system as I am really getting frustrated, I have an infection in my right big toe it started early December 2020. The GP surgery has been busy, I had to wait two weeks for an appointment with the diabetic nurse she brought the GP in...

Thanks for the replies much appreciated. I have just read the Accu-check Aviva is being discontinued end of 2020 and the strips discontinued end of 2022.

Hi, Diagnosed T2 approximately 3 years ago never receive any support from doctors surgery. I am looking at monitors and completely confused I want one that's easy to use, I have arthritis in my hands which limits my dexterity. I find completing fiddly tasks and holding small items very...

Thanks for the replies I forgot to mention I am lactose intolerant cannot eat red meat or anything spicy or containing lots of oil or fat. My Crohns can be so bad I can flare with just the smell of some food cooking particularly onions. I looked at the low carb list there is very little on there...

Hi I was diagnosed type 2 several months ago and have been informed I have neuropathy in both feet and prescribed metformin. Apart from being told to cut down on carbohydrates no one has explained anything to me.I was told to attend the diabetic clinic all they do is cut my nails. I don't attend...