Recent Content by Marzeater

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    Don't put it all down to diabetes

    Well it's not got any better. Head and doppler scans show a growth on the brain and narrowing of the arteries in the neck. I was not expecting that. Now waiting for a more in-depth scan an possible brain surgery
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    Don't put it all down to diabetes

    I can't fault the care I've received from my GP practice or Whiston hospital. Both have been fantastic from first diagnosis of type2. I had a phone call from Whiston last night giving me my first appointment at the stroke clinic today. The only disappointment was being told not to drive. I...
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    Don't put it all down to diabetes

    As I said, i just thought it was due to low blood sugar. I had a few hypos when on gliclacide and that's just what it felt like. i thought it was a bad one because i was struggling to get the test strip in the monitor and couldn't even see the reading. my right eye felt like it had dropped. A...
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    Don't put it all down to diabetes

    I'm seeing my GP later. At the moment I can't think of any changes I could make to my lifestyle. Non smoker, non drinker and lost over 4 stones since type 2 diagnosis. OK I haven't given up on occasional pizzas or kebab but they really are once in a blue moon. I walk at least 10 miles a day...
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    Don't put it all down to diabetes

    Two nights ago I thought I was having a low blood sugar episode and treated it as such. Blurred vision lack of coordination all the symptoms I've previously experienced and I was actually having a mini stroke. My wife was working late so never saw what i was like. I had a couple of pieces of...
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    WhooHoo 2

    I've pigged out on an all inclusive holiday a couple of weeks before the test as well so I was even more surprised. Maybe not pigged out, I just made sure I got my money's worth :lol:
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    WhooHoo 2

    Latest HBA1c come back at 5.8 and have now been taken off gliclazide :D . Unfortunately he says no more test strips. I will have to persuade my GP that the improvements are as a result of regular testing at home.
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    WoooHooo

    Just got to share my latest hba1c test result of 5.9 :thumbup: On a 'normal' diet with very rare McD or kebab. I have really cut down on chips and sweet stuff, although I could see off a pound of liquorice allsorts or half a dozen mars bars if they were put in front of me, they always were my...
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    Non diabetic levels

    What exactly are non diabetic levels? I did a search on this site and it found every reference to non, levels, and diabetic but not all in the same post. :?
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    Type 2's: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning?

    Re: Type 2's : What was your fasting blood glucose in a morn 4.9 at 7:30am. Omlette with salad for dinner and a glass of italian red wine before bed. :D
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    One for the men

    To those using viagra. Can you still 'pee' when under the full effect of the little blue pill? And after reading the side effects I don't think I'll bother. Did anyone have any of the side effects?
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    what foods can I eat?

    I find the advice given to all new members rather confusing. So I've summarised it to ............ Whatever you like, don't eat it. hope that is easier :D
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    Type 2's: What was your fasting blood glucose in a morning?

    Re: Type 2's : What was your fasting blood glucose in a morn 7.2 this morning, 12 hours after eating. I never had my bed time glass of red wine last night so I'll blame that. My last hba1c was 6.1 on a 'normal' carby diet occassional chips and unhealthy white bread. :D
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    Just for fun - are all T2s diabetics former sweet tooths?

    Re: Just for fun - are all T2s diabetics former sweet tooths Mine wasn't just mars bars. I could see off a 500g box of liquorice allsorts or thorntons toffee without thinking about it. I think if I was left alone with a box now I would probably see it off :oops: :oops: :oops: In fact the day...
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    Just for fun - are all T2s diabetics former sweet tooths?

    Re: Just for fun - are all T2s diabetics former sweet tooths The glorious beautifull mars bar and its role in my downfall :oops: :oops: Remember the advert that said ' a Mars a day helps you work rest and play'? I figured that if one was good then half a dozen was better. :)