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I did not realise that we could get a print out of the results of blood tests. Nobody had ever told us of this. Many thanks for your replies. Hal

Hi There She had heart problems, had heart failure in Jan 08 but recovered that time. Ended up going in hospital eating very little and she seemed fine on going in. I was informed that she would be home in a couple of day which to me was a relief. Imagine my shock when she died the following...

Many thanks for that. I can't remember the last time my wife was weighed or asked if she smoked. She stopped smoking over 4 years ago. A couple not heard of which are the urinary albumin and serum creatinine. Will have a read of the document to see if it gives me any idea as to what these...

I have read with interest on the startling fact that there are 24,000 unnecessary deaths a year due to diabetes throughout the country. Does anybody know what the 9 tests that should be done are in relation to the diabetes care that should be done and how regular these should take place. The...

I do ask the question "What if" I have been doing this since the day she died. She did seem well, apart from not eating, feeling dizzy at times and not very strong on her feet but she had the ability to walk round the house. Had to use a wheelchair when she was out but that was the same for...

Hi There You may be aware that I posted on the forum a few weeks back problems that my wife was having with eating and also her medication. Here are the links in case you had not read them. Not eating much viewtopic.php?f=15&t=27839 Diabetes and other Medicines viewtopic.php?f=15&t=27987 It...

Many thanks for you help on this. I will have a look at the Drug Interaction Checker this evening. On the review of the meds, she had an appointment this coming Wednesday for a fasting blood test then a review the week after. When she has had reviews in the past, the doctors have never done...

Hi There Here is a list of the medicines my wife takes Metamin SR 2 x 500mg Gliclazide 20mg Byetta Morning and Teatime before meals Ferrous Sulphate 1 x 200mg Omeprazole 1 x 20mg Ramipril Simvastatin Bisoprolol 1x 1.25mg Furosemide 3 x 40mg Provera 3 x 100mg per day Seretide 125, 2 puffs...

Hi All Was still worried on Tuesday evening when she had only eaten a quarter of slice of toast and some beans for dinner and a spoonful of mash for tea so rang NHS Direct to see what they would say. After being asked a set of questions they called for an ambulance to take her into hospital as...

I know that getting my wife to the doctors would be a good idea but she is a person who does not like to visit if it can be avoided. I have been trying all day to get her to go but it is very difficult. I know I need to make her understand but it is difficult trying to convince her that it...

She has been on the medicines for quiet a while. Is not worried about the upcoming check next week. Is sometimes feeling sick even before the Byetta is taken. Her blood sugars are fine so I will keep a check on these as we are only a week from the blood test so will mention any concerns should...

Thanks for the answers so far. She is on medication. Has other problems beside the diabetes. Is on 2 slow release Metformin 500mg and 20mg Gliclazide and Byetta at breakfast and teatime. Just hope that it is a bug. Has not actually been sick but feels that way.

Hi There Just wondering if you could help me. This concerns my wife who is diabetic. Since Thursday of last week my wife has not eaten as much as she would normally do. The biggest part of the time when she has eaten in the past she has eaten all of it most of the time, however, over the last...

Forgot to say that she has regular cups of tea with her meals but sometimes does not drink it all but has water as well. The odd drink of diluted pop but to be honest not had any of that for ages. She will eat fruit, apples, pears, bananas and satumas as we always have these in. I keep them...

Hi Yesterday she had toast & marmalade in the morning. For dinner, she had bacon (done on a mean machine), egg, beans & grilled waffle. For tea, pork, roast potatoes, fresh carrots & broccoli with gravy followed by a yoghurt. Roast potatoes done in an Actifry which uses very little fat...