Recent Content by Richard871

I’ve got one. Signed up to the subscription and being type 2 I did argue with my diabetic nurse why NICE recommend that type 2’s should have them to make an informed choice / education etc etc etc. Then it got me thinking. I’m not testing every single day The NHS is under a heck of a strain...

I had the same initial refusal and reply that you dont need to. I wrote a letter to the surgery pointing out that according to NICE recommendations that its beneficial for type 2 diabetics to monitor and familiarise aiding in educating me to monitor it better. After first getting it i was an...

I had exactly the same on diagnosis. Phone call out the blue from a blood test wouldn't say why. I go into mega worry mode and ask for a telephone appointment. When called back later and said "you're type 2 diabetic " I replied "is that all?" The grief and worry thinking it was something...

I had the same dismissive reply from my Dn but I wrote a letter to my gp asking for the prescription for test strips and got a meter when I explained that nice guidelines recommend for the education of type 2 diabetics that a meter is used and that if they wanted me to manage this effectively...

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Well done. I'm 1lb under losing my first stone. Want to lose another 2 stone. Not gone down the gym route yet. I'm just not eating like a pratt ie pre type2 diagnosis junk food route. :razz: Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Saw a locum nurse yesterday who likes reading about diabetes. So not the diabetic nurse then. Sheesh! She said I was Hbaic = 50mmols And 7.48 diabetic A1c Where does this come in the order of things of how bad to how much I need to bring it down. Testing myself the average on my own meter...

I don't stand on them they surprise attack me lol Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I've Been on standard metformin and had a couple of real close calls. Luckily I've been close to the toilet as it's not a pleasant thought if I hadn't of been. Extreme bloated feeling after taking them. Slow release does help immensely. The nurse changed me over when I explained the side...

I've bought my own meter and having seen a nurse for the first time today who looked at me with disdain when I asked for a prescription for strips and lancets as I don't need them they won't do me any good. I pointed out I'm a mobile engineer and I've had 5 readings in the 3.? Region in the...

Been stalked by the Metformin ducks for a couple of weeks. Well that's my excuse :???: Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Having been on Metformin for a fortnight and constantly being followed round by ducks I've had a few close calls. Totally out of the blue just the sudden need to go get out the way I need the loo. Not had any mood swings but I did find I was snapping at my partner which wasn't fair or nice and...

Hi Jayne, I've just been diagnosed myself last week welcome to the club. I'm just as confused and daunted as you. One thing that has helped me is this forum. There are some lovely people willing to share their experiences and stories. And advice. Some opinions of a few may not be all there but...

When I rang to rebook as they cancelled my appointment with the diabetic nurse (arranged cover for work partner coming with me they call 1 hour beforehand) gotta love em. I asked if they had my hba1c and the receptionist said 8.9 and then said 50 50 what I have no idea. Anyone know what this...

Im in the same boat. Told im 8.1/ 50 what goose eggs? No explanation heres metformin make an appointment. No wiser. Certainly no second test to confirm only the 1 test. I know doctors are hard pressed but it'd been nicer to be told a bit more. My doc mumbled about a diet sheet that he didn't...