Search Results

Hi Sugar Pie I am 16 years post Pancreas Transplant and know quite a few people who have had Kidney and Pancreas transplants and are doing quite well. I f you need to get in touch with other people who have experienced what Guys have proposed to you then please have a look for Kidney and...

I had Type 1 diabetes from 1975 to 1997, I say had as I have had my Pancreas transplant for over 16 years now, no insulin requirements and no specific diet requirements. Unfortunately I have been diagnosed with grade 3 proliferative retinopathy again although my blood sugars have been 'normal'...

Hi Lisa Just a suggestion If you use FACEBOOK there are lots of supportive groups you could join, where you can gain valuable insight into experiences such as yours. The group I think that you might like to join is 'Dialysis Group' just type this into search. (1636 members so far) I...

Hi I found article about prescription exemption on "NHS Choices" website Help with NHS health costs lists all the details you might need Phone 0845 601 8076 for queries about medical exemption certificates. Good luck. I had my Transplant in 1997 again I was lucky that I too met the right...

Hi I had a Pancreas only Transplant in 1997,(no longer on Insulin) as well as taking drugs for my transplant I also take Thyroxine for an underactive Thyroid so I am still entitled to a Prescription exemption certificate. I think you will have to start paying for your precriptions, unless you...

In reply Diabetic neuropathy that has affected the nerves in your stomach and bowels (Gastroparesis) will cause both constipation and stools that are very gooey and soft, also nausea, vomiting and feeling really unwell. This causes delayed emptying of food from your stomach hence blood sugars...

It sounds like you are constipated, the diet you described is not helping your symptons, you probably need to drink more fluids and as you dont seem to eat fruit or vegetables perhaps you could try in fruit or vegetable juice. Also what springs to mind is as you have had diabetes for nearly 20...

I had a 'Honeymoon' period of one year, without taking any insulin, great whilst it lasted!

I totally understand where your partner is coming from. I myself was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes when I was 16, not an easy age to accept such changes to your life as you just want to be 'Normal' and do the things that all your friends do. I went through a similar experience of not accepting...