Well, I've had my first appointment with the diabetic nurse at the GP surgery and it was a bit of a mixed bag.
So far they're starting me on Metformin rather than going full insulin which is good. I've got to start checking my blood glucose every morning to keep an eye on what it's doing and...
I'm already taking 4 to 6 creon 25000 with a snack, 6 to 8 with a light meal and 8 to 10 with a normal meal after having had whipple surgery 6 years ago and having part of my pancreas removed.
Just joined the forum and thought this would be fun so to start with, have a zero context photo of me :joyful:
What is your name?
Jon
How old are you?
54
Are you male or female?
Male
Which country are you from?
England
Which city/area do you live in?
Peak District, Derbyshire
Are you...
Thanks @EllieM,
I've become aware of the rareness of 3c and the fact that some surgery nurses haven't even heard of it. Since being diagnosed with Sarcoidosis 15 years ago, I have learnt not to let HCP's push me around so I can be quite firm with them when I need to. Luckily, most of the staff...
Hi folks, just making my first post and introducing myself.
I have routine blood tests every three months (I've been on methotrexate for the last 12 years or so for a combination of Sarcoidosis and IgG4-related disease) as well as having some extra ones recently for a blood pressure issue. I...