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    Non-diabetic hyperglycaemia -a new category?

    Surgery hasn't actually informed me, found the 'diagnosis' had appeared on my medical record, invited to have a NON-fasting blood test....
    Post by: pumas, Apr 7, 2022 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Non-diabetic hyperglycaemia -a new category?

    The title is - University of Birmingham and University of York Health Economics Consortium (NCCID) Development feedback report on piloted...
    Post by: pumas, Apr 7, 2022 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Non-diabetic hyperglycaemia -a new category?

    PDF loads ok for me in England. I think it is a new way of getting funding. I think White Coat Syndrome lead to high fasting bloods at the GPs,...
    Post by: pumas, Apr 7, 2022 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Non-diabetic hyperglycaemia -a new category?

    The above appeared on my Medical record last year without explanation. This year this has appeared - "(Quality and Outcomes Framework)...
    Thread by: pumas, Apr 7, 2022, 12 replies, in forum: Ask A Question
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    New diabetic nurse appointment this Tuesday

    Anything to stop you recording the conversation, so you can can go over the advice later;)
    Post by: pumas, Feb 1, 2022 in forum: Emotional and Mental Health
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    HBA1c up from 42 to 44 - what about a CGM?

    “Your blood sugar level has increased from 42 to 44 since you last spoke to Dr [Niceguy] in Dec 2020, which suggests that you were not successful...
    Post by: pumas, Dec 30, 2021 in forum: Prediabetes
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    HbA1c results

    The devil is in the detailed breakdown of Cholesterol. Do you have it?
    Post by: pumas, Oct 26, 2021 in forum: Type 2 Diabetes
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    Update on A1c but not sure if all is good

    Keep losing weight and your Hba1c will probably drop too.
    Post by: pumas, Oct 21, 2021 in forum: Success Stories and Testimonials
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    Normal A1C with two high FBG

    It is like this for me! fasting 7.2 Hba1c 35, then 6.4 & 25, 6.4 & 26, OGT 7.2 before, 8.1 after. No symptoms, was given 3 diagnoses -...
    Post by: pumas, Oct 20, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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    First Review in three years

    My home BP readings are fine. One surgery reading on their and my monitor - 214/104.(white coat syndrome) I always feel I'm going into battle with...
    Post by: pumas, Sep 8, 2021 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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    Chronic Kidney Disease

    I'd say yes. In 2007 at age 58, I had a reading of 48. I didn't have access to results then, and nobody told me that it was CKD stage 3. When I...
    Post by: pumas, Aug 6, 2021 in forum: Other Health Conditions and Diabetes
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    Type 2 Struggling to take tablets....

    My brother also has this problem, he takes them with food, rather than water. Given the minimal effect that Metformin has, is it worth the...
    Post by: pumas, Feb 25, 2021 in forum: Ask A Question
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    My mom has white coat syndrome

    As above, use home readings. I don't know how useful the 24hr thingy is, as I've never been asked what I was doing, when it 'goes off'. Just...
    Post by: pumas, Aug 1, 2020 in forum: Greetings and Introductions
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    Blood-stained ballot paper

    You should be able to get a replacement from the council offices, google yours for details.
    Post by: pumas, Dec 10, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
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    meds too big for me to swallow

    Liquid Metformin is available. My brother has trouble swallowing the tablets, takes them with something to eat rather than drink, but he does have...
    Post by: pumas, Nov 11, 2019 in forum: Ask A Question
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    Sick to the back teeth of being asked if I smoke !

    Don't think being asked would bother me, but the notes on a recent consultation said 'Ex smoker smoking cessation advice'. (ex 40+ years). As that...
    Post by: pumas, Jul 18, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say
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    I just had a phone call...

    And from this site How does blood glucose testing help to control diabetes? Blood glucose testing can help to control diabetes in a number of...
    Post by: pumas, May 23, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Telling off for self testing

    Suggestion is a bit tongue-in-cheek, but would show how serious OP is about taking responsibility for their diabetes even if DN isn't.
    Post by: pumas, Feb 4, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Telling off for self testing

    That wasn't a review! Maybe ask for one when the results are in.
    Post by: pumas, Feb 4, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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    Telling off for self testing

    To be clear, did the DN have the blood tests RESULTS, but didn't share them with you?
    Post by: pumas, Feb 4, 2019 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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