Recent Content by pheobe

Hi Hendie I used to suffer terribly with yeast infections but thankfully since keeping my blood sugar levels under control the infections have stopped, like Mammacaz I did use the duo combination of tablet and cream which did seem very effective.

Well done Roxy , glad it was not as bad as you thought. There are so many tests to have done since diagnosis but I am sure the first of every one must be the worst.

I used to work as a carer and while on a double handed call the district nurse came to check the patients blood glucose levels and give her insulin, my working partner asked the nurse to check er levels which she did so I asked her to check mine and it read 21.7 , I did go to the Doctor for...

I have noticed I can smell strange smells where others cannot , bg's are not that high anymore they range between 5 & 6. most of the time. Last week I could smell burning in work so 3 of us crawling round the floor checking computer wires but in the end came to the conclusion it must be me. I...

i have believe Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber is a type 2 and the Late great Elvis Presley a diabetic but not sure which type

I have put on weight since I started taking Gliclazide , I had lost weight before I was diagnosed as diabetic in January of this year , I saw my endo last week he is reluctant to take me off or reduce the dosage at the moment as my bg's are coming down after a slow start. I have cut my carbs...

I have my first test on Tuesday evening and must be honest I am dreading it. The only good side is the appointment is not until 4.30pm so hubby will have to treat me to tea out as eyes maybe a bit blurred to cook.

Thanks I will do. It is so nice to speak to fellow diabetics who understand what you are going through , my family are very supportive but they just do not have a clue how I feel.

Hi Thanks very much for your quick reply , yes I have read quite alot on here but will go back and most things over as there is so much to learn.

Hi I am a type 2 diabetic diagnosed just over a month ago Thankfully my glucose levels are starting to come down but still quite high in the evening , overnight and then of course in the morning, so not sure if my meds should be increased will have to go back to the surgery. I have been reading...

I was 52 at diagnosis in fact a few days off my 53rd birthday , started medication on my 53rd birthday.