Recent Content by georgieloise

Thanks for all your comments. The doctors fitted me in for an appointment today. They finger pricked me and it was 4.6 which I believe is OK? I had eaten a bit beforehand. But she said its not a true measurement for the past couple of months. I have had bloods taken to test for diabetes the one...

I’m in the uk will walking into a chemist give me the test? I thought type 1 diabetes can only be passed down in family members. Thanks

Taken straight from their website. A lot of the questions that they will ask me will all suggest that I am low risk. Young, slim low blood pressure etc, so I will have to request that they do the tests due to my symptoms and if not ask for a referral to the doctors. Today is the lowest I’ve...

I have booked a diabetes test with a nearby pharmacy which is free and they can get me in on Sunday. I won’t be able to get an appointment with the docs till next week most likely so will hopefully get some sort of indication and if it does come back as a possibility I will book an appointment...

ThAnk you so much for replying. I think I’m going to give them a call. Just want to know what’s going on. They have been useless and every time I say to myself I’m going to request for further tests for the water infections I always get too shy and back out. My most recent water infection took...

I will do thank you just so worried I’m going to get turned away and they think I, silly especially if it comes back with nothing xx

Hi everyone, I am new to this group and seeking some advice. I am worried that I may be type 2 diabetic, but I am young and look fit so worried what to do. A bit of background, older people in my family suffer with type 2 diabetes. I’ve been struggling with persistent water infections for 11...