Recent Content by Lorna Tinker

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    Type 2 DB on Insulin

    I became diabetic in my 50's at first I was on metformin then a couple of years later insulin. Before I got my diagnosis the doctor tested me for thyroid problems etc. After months of them coming back as negative he asked me did I feel depressed. I did say I felt rather run down regarding my...
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    Insulin

    I know this might sound daft to type 1 and 2 diebetics. I am a type 2 on insulin. Some one said being on insulin you can eat anything in moderation. Just make sure you use the right amount of insulin to your card intake. No need for a low carb diet. Not sure if this duff information.
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    Baffled

    I haven't been checking my blood sugars after eating just in morning and evening. They have not been good as I said fell off the wagon good style. I am trying to get back on the wagon with my blood sugars doing all the carb counting and trying to eat the right foods. Starting to exercise more...
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    Baffled

    Have just done my sugar levels again before tea 8pm. Reading 6.9 obviously not enough insulin at dinner time. I forgot to mention had a banana after dinner as well. For tea I have had 3 scramble eggs 2 natural slims multi grain pops, which are 3.6 carbs per large cracker and 1 small apple. I...
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    Baffled

    Fell of the wagon for a while self denial that I was a Typ 2 on I insulin. This morning before breakfast my reading was 4.6. Porridge for breakfast then went for a walk. Stopped for lunch cup of tea and cheese and ham on toast, 2 small pieces of brown bread. Took 5 units of insulin and started...
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    Is it ok to cut back on testing?

    Don't you have to test before you get into your car. That is what I have been told to do.
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    Hiatus Hernia

    I have been diagnosed with a HH it is causing a lot of stomach problems, pain, wind and I am constantly belching. I go to Aqua arobics three times a week but the pain comes on a few hours later. My blood sugars are fluctuating a lot and I am not sure if this is to do with my hernia. Has any...
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    Helicobacter pylori

    Hi icklhun still on the anti sickness tablets. I have read posts from people who say they get a lot of mucous in the throat which I get a lot of. I have cut down on the nausea tablets. I go back to the doctors on Tuesday to see if I am still loosing weight.
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    Helicobacter pylori

    Thanks Lamont I did not know that. This bloody diabetes is a complex condition.
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    Helicobacter pylori

    Hi JMK I went to the doctors this morning. She is a good doctor and I have faith in her. She says that I still have the inflammation my stomach and told me to increase my ppi to take two a day. She also gave me something for anxiety as you can imagine I am getting quite stressed out with all...
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    Helicobacter pylori

    The report said non erosive gastritis. Non erosive duodenitis Oesophagitis reflux
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    Helicobacter pylori

    Hi all just spoken to a doctor from my surgery and got an appointment to see my usual doctor tomorrow morning. When I visited my doctor a week ago she told me they do not retest anyone who has H pylori. She quoted that the stool sample will always come back infected once you have had the H...
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    Helicobacter pylori

    It was high I can not remember the figures. That is why I changed to the low carb diet.
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    Helicobacter pylori

    Thank you Lamont for your reply. I have been on a low carb diet for a few months now. I do not eat a lot of dairy products. I have not had a problem with dairy products in the past. I will be seeing the doctor this week. Hopefully I can get some answers.