Recent Content by Kazzie

Hello - you won't have to wait too long before someone who can help you with this comes on line. It's an excellent forum and whilst I read most of the threads I don't tend to post that often. Sorry you're having such a rough time of it but it will get better!! I don't have endo but I have...

As someone who reads the forum on a regular basis but has only posted a couple of times I'd like to join in this debate!! When I was diagnosed last year (type 2) I really didn't appreciate the seriousness or impact of the disease. I read the forums and followed a few of the threads but felt...

I found reading the links of Diabetes.co.uk to answer the most pressing of my questions helped ... it's a difficult thing to try and come to terms with as to begin with I don't think you realise how complicated it can get - terms used etc. I went onto Metformin a month after initial diagnosis...

Hi John, as a recent newbie I can confirm that reading the postings help immensely. I would agree with whoever advised to push for a monitor and strips - I was diagnosed T2 end of April and have only just accepted the fact that I need to get a grip and monitor my levels; I see the nurse each...

Just something else for us newly diagnosed type 2's to contend with ..... it's frightening enough learning about what may be around the corner as it is!!! I have my next appointment with the nurse next week and have a flu jab booked ... I also need to ask you out there about checking levels as...

I'm new to this - have read postings before but haven't "joined in" ..... I was diagnosed Type II back in April - due to the extreme fatigue I was suffering the doctor put me straight on Metformin. I also have high blood pressure which we're struggling to keep down; it's all over the shop at...