Recent Content by StephenM

Very unlikely to be the Metformin. With Type II circulation and nerve damage may occur if it was undiagnosed for a long period. Some foot/leg pains and eyesight changes may occur as things settle down. If you have not seen a podiatrist you should ask for a referral, and a Doppler, to check...

This is the quinine in the tonic water – doctors sometimes prescribe it for cramp. Because of potential circulation problems any diabetic suffering frequent cramps should request a Doppler test.

I am convinced that if it is possible battling on is the best option. Sadly my impression is that once a diabetic goes into a care/nursing home diabetic control becomes (very) poor frequently resulting in premature death.

My understanding as a non-muslim, with muslim friends, is that if you are on insulin or any treatment that could cause a hypo (e.g. Byetta) you are excused fasting. I do get concerned in this hot weather as quite a few do not drink either and one was quite light headed the other day after nearly...

A dermatologist gave me this tip which you may find useful. Many diabetics suffer from dry skin particularly to the lower part of the legs and the feet. I definately do. :) In this hot weather it is worth keeping your moisturiser/topical oinment in the fridge. If you apply it after washing and...

Re: Feels like a fly crawling on my leg If the skin is dry in the affected area a good moisturiser may help.

I would only have it done if both your sensation and circulation is 100%. The latter is checked with a Doppler test. With diabetes any minor injury in the area can become badly infected very quickly indeed. I had this happen with an ingrowing toenail and had to have weeks of antibiotics and...

The levels are high but not too worrying. From experience the stress of an operation tends to raise BG levels for a while (post op can be quite dramatic). Also metformin takes a week or two to "kick in" and have its full effect. It might be worth dropping a call to your GP before the weekend if...

I have now seen the consultant to discuss the results. He has put me on the waiting list for a multiple angioplasty/stents to the right leg. I have to have a further scan on the left (where I have less symptoms) as the issues are more complex and could involve having a fairly complex bypass in...

I have had a lifelong ambition to own a steam engine and have decided that if I do not do so soon I probably never will. I was wondering if there was anyone out there (on insulin) who drove a steam engine. The DVLA web site was totally confusing and I thought it worth getting some background...

I quite enjoy a cooked breakfast. What I tend to do is order the items separately so that for instance I can have mushrooms and/or tomatoes instead of baked beans. Usually I have just one sausage as many are high in carb although one place I go to uses high meat content ones that seem to have...

I posted something about the new voluntary “food labelling” scheme under Discussions earlier today as I was uncertain under which of the forums it came under. It’s here viewtopic.php?f=1&t=43525 if you want to read it. Basically I do not understand why they do not highlight total carb content!

I see there are now lots of comments on the BBC website. Sadly many have gone off at a tangent. The fact that many supermarkets highlight the sugar content on the fromnt of things like sandwiches really bugs me when I am looking for the carb content. If I am grabbing lunch "on the go" I look for...

One of the main items on the news this morning was food labelling – http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-22959239 . What I find bemusing is there is still an obsession with sugars and no mention of carbohydrates! Ultimately all carbohydrates are converted to sugars. This is why a large portion of...

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