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If you have had this problem for as long as you say the doctor is the only one who can diagnose the reason. Pitting edema can be a symptom of quite a few things as can blood in the urine. If your doctor hasn't diagnosed the problem ask to be referred to the correct specialist who can. Good luck...

What a fantastic turnaround. Well done Tony.

Well off to WW I went expecting the worst but the good news was that for some reason on their scales I had lost 3 lbs. Yippee- just one more and I'll be back where I was just before Christmas. I'm ok losing the weight (sort of ) but lowering the test numbers is a must. I think carbs and I...

I lost 1lb last week. I put on 4 over Christmas though. I've just weighed myself at home (WW tomorrow) and it looks as though I've put on a lb. As Viv says can't seem to get my head back in the right place so I'm trying something different for a while. I'm putting some carbs back in my life but...

Hi Doolie I can empathise with the way you feel. I too was diagnosed and received no help nearly 5 years ago. I didn't buy my own meter and strips until nearly a year ago. I had other health problems and I felt that diabetes 2 was something I could should be exerting some control over. This...

Re: Type 2's : What was your fasting blood glucose in a morn 10.4 I really must get back on the diabetes treadmill....... Started swimming again so this will help. Emptied the house of all 'naughty' things except the wine!!!!!

Re: Type 2's : What was your fasting blood glucose in a morn Mine was 9.4 this morning but that is quite usual for me. Not worrying about levels and weight until Wednesday. I then have a week before I get weighed again. I've kept up the dog walking but have not had a swim for 3 days- not enough...

As expected I had put 2lbs on at at the last WW before Xmas.........

Re: Type 2's : What was your fasting blood glucose in a morn 10.5 this morning. Cooked a proper roast yesterday. Paying the price first thing.

Lost 3lbs at WW last week. I was amazed. Must be the swimming and dog walking because I hadn't exactly been good. Not so good weightwise since because my niece had her first baby. He arrived on Thursday weighing in at a whopping 10lbs 9ozs- poor Bex. Family meals a bit all over the place for a...

My niece has just been diagnosed as gluten intolerant so I did my usual and attacked relevant web-sites and cookery books. There are many, many recipes for lactose intolerant- spicy, seafood and bean eater avoiders. There are so many alternatives to having milk with lactose in it. I now have a...

I would also write to the Chief Executive of the hospital he attends. They HAVE to reply to a direct letter within so many days. Good Luck

Oh Grazer. I did chuckle. I pictured Kathryn's friend having a good rest at the Doctors' Sorry, couldn't resist.......

WW again-lost another pound. Looked up my weight for this time last year and I was exactly the same! I've only just lost the 'lack of thyroid function' weight. Oh it's so frustrating. It's Christmastime and I can feel my willpower slipping....... I will NOT put on the weight I have just lost...

If it's restricted to your forearms - do you use the computer and rest your arms on the edge of the desk etc Has someone used a differents cleaning agent - just a thought......?

Hi tealeaves I'm on 500 x2 metformin a day. I found I couldn't tolerate the ordinary ones that I was first given. After a few weeks the DN changed them to the slow release variety and they were fine.You may stop throwing up but you may not. If you don't, ask for SR. I found some Special K still...

Oh WJ I really feel for you. It's amazing how we try so hard to control our rotten diabetes and then find control is out of our hands. Well done for not emotionally eating. I would probably have had a duvet day as well. You are one of my inspirations on this web-site XXX

By the time WW came around I registered a 2 lbs loss on the scales. Got my 5% sticker so now working on the next 5% I am really enjoying swimming at the moment even though it's Winter. Banished the items of Xmas food already bought like twiglets and hula hoops to the shed. I know my willpower...

Original research = 600cals a day. Medically supervised meal replacement shakes etc As we all know there is NO cure. Once a diabetic, always a diabetic. The media can be really stupid at times. I feel sorry for anyone who reads articles like this and believes them.

Re: Type 2's : What was your fasting blood glucose in a morn 8.7 at about 7.15 am Slice of turkey for breakfast (yes I like turkey all year round!) 8.1 midday My pattern seems to be the DP starts the day and then gradually bs levels reduce throughout the day if I strictly low carb. Breakfast...