1. Get the Diabetes Forum App for your phone - available on iOS and Android.
    Dismiss Notice
  2. Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the Diabetes Forum Survey 2021 »
    Dismiss Notice
  3. Diabetes Forum should not be used in an emergency and does not replace your healthcare professional relationship. Posts can be seen by the public.
    Dismiss Notice
  4. Guest, stay home, stay safe, save the NHS. Stay up to date with information about keeping yourself and people around you safe here and GOV.UK: Coronavirus (COVID-19). Think you have symptoms? NHS 111 service is available here.
    Dismiss Notice
Free Forum App Feedback Reminder COVID-19: stay safe
Dismiss Notice
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Join the community »

Search Results

Search Again
  1. jobean
    Post

    Community diabetic specialist nurse

    Hello Clay. I've been referred to the Community Diabetic clinic and I found them really good. Very supportive,lots of good advice. Unlike the GP...
    Post by: jobean, Apr 23, 2014 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  2. jobean
    Post

    metformin. can't do it anymore

    Mate, been there bought the T shirt, even on the SR version. After years of acid stomachs, and all the other symptoms, couldn't take it any longer...
    Post by: jobean, Oct 15, 2013 in forum: Metformin/Biguanides
  3. jobean
    Post

    Diabetic and having bad dreams

    It could be related to your dad's sleep problem as my dad had the same and keep "seeing things" You don't realise but you can get little proper...
    Post by: jobean, Jan 17, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
  4. jobean
    Post

    Letter to Dr Phillip Lee MP

    Good for you ! I couldn't have put it better myself.
    Post by: jobean, Dec 4, 2012 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
  5. jobean
    Post

    A bad day : State of mind

    Simply, I am with you. I feel exactly like you do on some days. Feel free to have a rant Take care of yourself Jo x
    Post by: jobean, Jun 26, 2012 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  6. jobean
    Post

    jam&marmalade

    Thanks everyone for the ideas, just for info, I spread jam&marmalade on v low carb crackers for breakfast
    Post by: jobean, May 18, 2012 in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  7. jobean
    Thread

    jam&marmalade

    Does anyone know what brand and where I can get low sugar jam and marmalade. I looked on the internet but some of them seemed to be full of carbs...
    Thread by: jobean, May 18, 2012, 18 replies, in forum: Low-carb Diet Forum
  8. jobean
    Thread

    some help needed

    I have been diabetic for nearly 10 yrs, am on 320mg glicazide, 1500 metformin and 20mg lisinopril. I low carb and try not to eat more than 100grms...
    Thread by: jobean, May 15, 2012, 0 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
  9. jobean
    Post

    Easter

    It's that rare occasion when I think,blow it and have half a milk chocalate egg. I think it's seeing things as treats rather than the norm Happy...
    Post by: jobean, Apr 4, 2012 in forum: General Chat
  10. jobean
    Post

    Metformin advice with sickness?

    Hello jfran. When I started on metformin I had real issues with my bowels and constant low level nausea. I then went onto slow release metformin...
    Post by: jobean, Mar 30, 2012 in forum: Ask A Question
  11. jobean
    Post

    insulin advice needed

    Hey Anna, many thanks for your reply, you touched on another of my real concerns - about finding the right insulin for me It took me a year to...
    Post by: jobean, Mar 10, 2012 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  12. jobean
    Thread

    insulin advice needed

    Hello everyone, I have been diabetic for 10 years, 7 years on meds. Good control until the past 2 years where for various reasons went off the...
    Thread by: jobean, Mar 9, 2012, 2 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  13. jobean
    Post

    tablets

    Yes I was prescribed them for a spell but they made me feel really sick. Also had bad hypos Give them a go as with all things what doesn't suit...
    Post by: jobean, Oct 7, 2009 in forum: Diabetes Medication and Drugs
  14. jobean
    Post

    Low carb brainwashing???

    You are absolutely right. I get a bit worried that whenever someone joins the forum, some members straightaway advise low carb. My advice is...
    Post by: jobean, Sep 7, 2009 in forum: Low Calorie Diets
  15. jobean
    Post

    Refusing Statins...at least for a while

    Re payment for prescribing, it certainly is correct in my PCT If you are a Diabetic, bonus is paid for statins, asprin and blood pressure medication
    Post by: jobean, Sep 7, 2009 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
  16. jobean
    Post

    The Aspirin Debate

    I take 75mg of asprin a day as prescribed by Doc. The reason being "You are at a greater risk of heart attack/stroke becauase of your Diabetes"...
    Post by: jobean, Sep 4, 2009 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
Showing results 1 to 16 of 16
Search Again
Style
Red
Language
English (UK)

  • Meet the Community

    Find support, connect with others, ask questions and share your experiences with people with diabetes, their carers and family.

    Did you know: 7 out of 10 people improve their understanding of diabetes within 6 months of being a Diabetes Forum member. Get the Diabetes Forum App and stay connected on iOS and Android

    Grab the app!

  • Tweet with us

  • Like us on Facebook