Recent Content by kevsta

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    Readings

    So I have had my review and decided after reading up on a lot of articles that ramipril would do me better than not and also the nurse has put up my metformin sukkarto from 750mg to 1000g still twice a day Definitely can tell the difference when going to the Toilet lol but hopefully this will...
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    Ramipril

    Does it stop you from doing anything ? As I’m going on rides etc or planes and do I have to tel dvla
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    Ramipril

    That’s good to know thanks @katy24
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    Ramipril

    Had a call from the docs today about wanting me to go on ramipril, Are their many people on this tablet ? He said the the range is 0 - 2.5 mine has been between 19 - 45 I’m guessing that microns but basically still passing protein through my kidneys, He said levels can vary but nether...
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    Blood pressure

    So the nurse finally rang today and told me my average blood pressure is 116 / 71 Need to make an appointment with the doc and see what they make of it - thanks for all the comment
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    Blood pressure

    So just to update I’ve completed my readings and I’ve put them into a average calculator and it’s come out at 117/71 unless I’ve miss a number The nurse is back in on Wednesday so will be giving her a call on Thursday and see what she says But I think given that my numbers are not high in...
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    Blood pressure

    So they have upped my metformin to 750 as they can see it’s working which is great But they wanted to give me ramipril because they think I have high blood pressure as my urine was producing protein which Is a bad thing And ramipril is mainly for people with heart issues, So I’ve asked them...
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    Not bad

    Also…something that my partner mentioned could I not be within my rights to get the docs to do a blood pressure monitor for 24 hours ? That way it might give a better indication of how my body is coping before I take the ramipril?
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    Not bad

    What is your diet like out of interest
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    Not bad

    So had a bit of a review today with the doc and gave me some good news My HbA1c has came down to 53 ideally they want it to go below 48 - that’s the golden mark or something originally my HbA1c was in the high 70s So they are upping my dosage from 500mg to 750 morning and evening, I’m on slow...
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    Feet (they are clean lol)

    Never thought to think of that to be honest, just with me having diabetes just think it’s part of the cycle but thanks for giving me a different perspective [emoji846]
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    Feet (they are clean lol)

    Just been looking at my feet and for some time noticed flaky skin Think I will make an appointment with the doc but just wondered what other people thought is this all part of the diabetes?? I do try and keep them moisturised with Have noticed some strange pains and I’ve just moved house and...
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    What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

    Meatballs scrambled egg bit of cheese and ketchup….nom nom nom
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    What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

    It was tasty I must admit lol [emoji39]
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    What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

    Is this ok ? X3 eggs / pancetta / stir fry mix