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New confused

Went to nurse today she said your diagnosis is in dispute I will need another 3 month and 6th month bloods as she says in IGT not diabetic yet....

Post by: mrslmac, Apr 15, 2015 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Have you been told not to test your blood sugars?

It is ridiculous! I currently have have an Illness that has noway of testing when I am in a flare up to what extent. That leaves me struggling and...

Post by: mrslmac, Apr 1, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
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Have you been told not to test your blood sugars?

This is certainly not backed up by diabetes uk, after speaking to them they about my diet control regime they said monitoring always helps!

Post by: mrslmac, Apr 1, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
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Have you been told not to test your blood sugars?

I have bought my own as how can I monitor my levels of don't know, huge learning curve. It is wrong that we don't get them.

Post by: mrslmac, Mar 23, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
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Nuts and oats carb replacement

Hi I am looking to replace my carbs with with another good source, I would love suggestions. I have a thing for nuts and oats and wondered if...

Thread by: mrslmac, Mar 22, 2015, 1 replies, in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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New confused

I am deit managed only no meds needed so I have to pay for prescription. I do however pay a monthly prepayment card for script.

Post by: mrslmac, Mar 18, 2015 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Have you been told not to test your blood sugars?

Thanks just read this and ordered miine on line, I have just gone to pharmacy for cough medicine and checked with them about the one I picked up....

Post by: mrslmac, Mar 18, 2015 in forum: Ask A Question
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New confused

I got my results 7.1 for both 12 hour fasting tests.

Post by: mrslmac, Mar 18, 2015 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Diabetes and medical/sick/disability leave

Yes I would say your justified on medical grounds. If you can utilise the sick leave before hand then I would go ahead and do that to. Nothing is...

Post by: mrslmac, Mar 15, 2015 in forum: Jobs and Employment
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Diabetes and medical/sick/disability leave

The main point of it is, can you manage your condition adequately in the current job your in. It might just end up to you making that decision....

Post by: mrslmac, Mar 14, 2015 in forum: Jobs and Employment
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Letter requests on visit bring diary of bloods?

I have no diary is have very little knowledge and just about flummoxed with it all.! I apparently don't need to do bloods. It's diet only the...

Thread by: mrslmac, Mar 14, 2015, 3 replies, in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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Diabetes and medical/sick/disability leave

Reassignment is dependent on the needs of the business, no matter how big or small. There may be positions available but you may not suitable....

Post by: mrslmac, Mar 14, 2015 in forum: Jobs and Employment
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New confused

I don't know it was all so much, I asked if I needed to monitor the bloods and medication it was no to both. I will call my doctor Monday and ask...

Post by: mrslmac, Mar 13, 2015 in forum: Newly Diagnosed
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New confused

I have been told I am diabetic by my doctor and to be managed by diet alone. I have someone who says they very much doubting as I am not insulin...

Thread by: mrslmac, Mar 13, 2015, 10 replies, in forum: Newly Diagnosed

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