Recent Content by sandra1960

Hi Nosher, Bluetit, AndBreath, & Douglas.... Thank you all very much for your replies they are much appreciated. Sorry I have not replied sooner but I have been diagnosed with a heart condition... So as you can imagine that has taken preference over every thing else. I will take on board all you...

Hi Everyone I have not been on here for quite some time.. My question is both myself and husband have now been prescribed Gliclazide & testing strips, we was just told to test but was never told when.. Can someone tell me when we should be testing is it before meals after meals when we get up or...

Hi WhitbyJet I have copied and pasted the Aubergine curry it sounds delicious, i will get hubby to make it 1 night in the week and let you know how it went.. Sandra

Hi evryone, Thanks for th replies i forgot to add that it wasnt my 1st eye screen, this was my second screening, i do wear glasses for reading and distance im due a test soon and will take my letter in with me when i see the optician... Once again thanks all.. Oh and 1 other thing my bp is...

Hi Everyone, I have not been on here for quite some time. but i need some advice. I went for my annual eye screening test a couple of weeks ago i told the woman who was taking the screening that a couple of weeks previous i went blind in my right eye for a few mins... Scared me to death it...

Hi Everyone, Had my appoinment with the Doctor today to discuss recent blood tests as was informed that there may be a problem with Kidney & Liver well im happy to tell you that my Kidney & liver is in perfect working order. I have reduced my cholesterol so im now on 20mmg simvastatin rather...

Hi Viv, well i went to see the nurse and she was well pleased with my weight loss in total since diagnosed i have lost 1kg. She couldnt understand why the receptionist told me there was a problem with my serum lipids as they are fine. I do have a problem though with my kidneys and liver so have...

Hi all im a little worried as i go to see the nurse tomorrow, last time i went she upset me with her sarcastic remark about my weight loss. I have been back on the scales today and have lost 5 lbs since my last visit to her. What im worried about is that the doctor sent me for some blood tests...

The Programme you are talking about was on BBC1 and was called Supersize Ambulance, im so glad i didnt watch it i would have been petrified. I have not long been diagnosed but im slowly getting the gist of what is bad for me.

Hi Charliejack i am newly diagnosed and am finding it hard to lose weight , my nurse was ever so sarcastic and upset me. I have been doing some research on the other meds i take and have found that 1 of my meds can cause weight gain. I have lost 3lb in total and a lot more to go but im losing...

Hi Guys just a little update, i have again been back on the scales this morning and again have lost another 1lb so thats 2lbs in total. I have been doing some research and have found that 1 of my many medicines i take can cause weight gain so im ready for the nurse in june, any sarcastic remark...

Thanks all for you replies, ive been back on the scales and lost another 1lb and if she says still not enough then she will get a sarcastic remark back and will then tell her i wish to change nurses, im not sure if she a diabetic nurse or just 1 of the practice nurses. Hubby is also waiting to...

Hi Everyone, i have been for a check up with the nurse and came out feeling like the naughty school girl being told off by the teacher, my blood pressure is still high and will review again in a months time if still high im going on meds. I have cut down on everything and have even stopped...

Thanks patch you have made another confused diabetic laugh, have been feeling pretty low the past few days ....

Hi Aly I too am new to this site and have learnt quite a bit, i have had my feet and eyes checked and both are ok im not sure if my nurse is a diabetic nurse or not will have to ask her when i see her in may. I go on my desmond course tomorrow and hopefully i will learn a bit more. 1 thing she...