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I am just like you! So thanks for the tip! :mrgreen: I too do not like aspartame for the simple reasons that, it tastes disgusting and if I have too much it causes alot of intestinal bleeding :shock:

Thanks everyone for your replies. I have used test strips and they do show ++++ for glucose (which is normal for me), but what I haven't before are +for bilrubin and + for leucocytes (I have had trace to + for white blood cells). But not sure what the significance of bilrubin is? So if anyone...

Hi Daibell, Thanks for your reply. I have recently started monitoring the carb situation. I do have a limited diet anyway and the fact that I do not eat meat or fish limits it still. To be fair to my GP, she has already threaten that she will admit me to hospital if I keep pushing it..but I...

Hi HLW, Thanks for your advice. I do have an appointment on wednesday with both the diabetic nurse and my GP. I have been told it is T2 and as far as I am aware, I have had symptoms similar to diabetes for years now..but I have only recently recalled that. A nurse at a previous practice...

Hi Chrissie, Your experience is terrible and disgusting. I mean 'talc'- I don't blame you for being angry I would too :evil: I know my GP prescribed codeine phosphate for me and the pharmacist gave me dihydrocodeine. I think they are the same but it annoyed me anyway as it was different to...

Hi Angie, Thanks for your reply. :) I had a call from the surgery this morning and I am to go in on wednesday for an appointment with the diabetic nurse first and then my GP. I really do like my GP though and she didn't want to put me on anything else as I am a little on the fuller figure...

Any advice? :?: Tried metformin - became very tired like before and appeared to start episodes of regular dizziness...told doctor so put on Metformin slow release...no changes to above :( So off that now..but nothing given..blood sugars still reading between 21 mmol and tonight 27 mmol...

Thanks ladies! :D A bit daunting :shock: I am not bothered about eating bread, but I do like other carbs! Yes I am a vegetarian, typical :cry: On the plus, I do eat cheese & eggs! :D May as well enjoy it now before I enter.... :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol...

Hi, Although as some of you who have read my recent thread in the T2 will know, I am having difficulty in accepting I am diabetic :?: :?: However, I do check my BS several times in the day (I am getting bored of this though). I do find my readings are very erratic and I wonder if anyone...

I get that quite a lot too. :( Do you only get it the pain on your left side? I get it on both - but not at the same time, thank goodness! I do take paracetamol and codeine to take the pain away, but I would like to know what it is as I haven't asked my GP yet. If I do complain of a pain...

hi Viv, good idea! :wink: :wink: :mrgreen:

Hi again, Sorry I meant to add that all children who are classed as disabled are allocated a social worker. After this they are then supposed to get care for that child. Therein lies the problem, because each county is different in how they allocate their budget, ie, my county which is...

Dear Justfocus & Viv, Thank you so much for your caring posts. Although I felt silly posting this, I am glad I did now as the replies have been great. :) Fortunately, I do have a great GP - she is involved in trying to get us extra help but my son's social worker is not really up to the job...

Hi jumbleannie and squishychickfi, Thanks for your kinds and understanding words. It is nice to know that they are people out there you have similar probs too. Thanks again and I will keep posting! :mrgreen: :lol:

Dear MannaSage, Thank you for taking the time out to reply. I do feel as if I am getting used to the idea which to me is a massive step. :roll: I hope you are keeping well? :D

Thank you so much! I feel very humble that 3 of you have taken the time to reply. I have read all the replies and have been listening..I just have to keep telling myself this. Eiche: your words are not harsh and worth hearing. Thank you. daisy1: Thank you for giving up your time to get...

Hi all, My plea is to those members who are both sympathetic & knowledgeable :D Yeah, ok I know you all are! :lol: But seriously folks..please I really need advice or help or whatever.. I was diagnosed T2 in september last year with a HbA1 of 13.2. Was put on metformin and led to...

Hi Viv, Thanks for the reply. Yes, I am a migraine suffer and do experience the 'dreaded drizzle' and then the headache followed by a sense of time loss lasting on average 24 hours to 3 days. Up until 8 years ago, I was severely incapacitated by them. No exaggeration to say that they...

Hi everyone, I have been following this thread with interest. I was diagnosed with T2 in september 10. I am still poorly controlled but that is due more to my inability to accept this condition and realise that the medication I am prescribed will help prevent complications. My BG is never...

Hi totsy, thanks for your support. I did go to the dr again today. She wants me to have a mental health assessment but I have declined. She is very worried as my recent bloods have shown that my potassium and sodium levels are too low and she said that my kidneys are now working too hard...