Recent Content by NorthernPam

Hi Phoenix, Thanks for the reply. Yes, I agree that in terms of identifying and treating things such as CVD/CHD the world has moved on and it’s much better now than it was when the original UKPDS took place. The point is that the risk assessment is based on that study. When later diabetes...

Hi Lee, Quick reply as just in from the dog walk and I want to log off soon. I've seen your name in other posts today - seen you have a cat in the pet forum (Sundi looks very laid back) and also saw you in a thread about cheese and onion pasties! Did you ever try making those and, if so, what...

Hi everyone, At my recent clinic appointment The DN was giving me a lecture about risk of heart attack and stroke and brought up a % on her screen to show me. Today I have been looking for information about how that risk is assessed and the nearest I can find is based on the UKPDS. Does anyone...

Hi Magpie, If you haven't done so already then I suggest you take a look at http://bloodsugar101.com/. I was diagnosed T2 in March and, like you, decided to do my own research to get started as quickly as possible on getting the levels down. I also have family members with heart and eye...

Lab Sam (Oakmire Sam) who I can't believe will be 10 in the autumn. After losing Bonnie, last of 3 cats, aged 20 last June I rescued 5-year old Bluebell in September. She had already been abandoned and rescued twice but is now in her forever home and has settled well though still somewhat...

Hi Sugar Pie, I am so sorry that it has come to this for you but could be the best thing that could happen if it will give you good quality of life. I agree with RRB that it would be a good idea for you to talk again with the team ... maybe ask them to put you in touch with someone who has had...

Hi Sam, Looks interesting thank you. My bread maker has been put away in the back of a cupboard since March but with something like this could soon be in use again. Pam

Hi - Have just signed the petition. Thanks for setting this up as reading other posts it is important and I hope it will get lots of support. The link came up with a blank page but a page refresh then brought it up so if anyone else has trouble with the link then please try this.

Hi Lee, Seems like you and I have a similar approach. You have no idea how good this makes me feel as I was beginning to think I was being somewhat anal about this and taking it too seriously. When I saw the GP at my 3-month check-up he took a look at a selection of my charts with much head...

Hi Irw60, Thanks. I'm type 2 as well. I'd rather not go on meds of any kind if it can be avoided so am really making an effort to control this with diet. The most difficult thing was the first month as I only had a vague idea of what was in each food. It meant that every time I ate something...

Hi everyone, Just joined today and this is my first post other than introducing myself. I’ve been reading lots of posts on this site for the last 4 months so thought it was time to join in. It might be helpful to some people if I describe what has happened to me and how I feel about it. 4-5...

Hi - just registered so here goes ... - What is your name? Pam - How old are you? 64 last May - Are you male or female? Female - Which country are you from? England - Which city/area do you live in? North East - Are you religious? Not particularly. I do hold beliefs but don't feel...