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They will never say that it's because of the money but it is of course. The point is that, once you get your BGs stable and you know what spikes you, then you won't need to test twice a day. But until then testing is vital for effective diabetes self-management, and that is what the NHS...

I think this is the point at which I always say 'what about MODY?' and people get bored and walk off. Actually MODY is great as a term because it is diabetes of the YOUNG - always gives me a boost to remember that. But when did you last see a diabetes form with a box to tick that says 'MODY'? At...

Hi. I really sympathise but I think there should be quite easy solutions here -- this is just very bad diabetes support that you have received. I had awful reactions to metformin and metformin SR -- couldn't stand it any longer. I was switched to gliclazide and that has worked fine. If you can't...

Very sad news. Fergus was one of the good guys -- always struck the right note and never took things too seriously. He will be very sadly missed. Kath ('Unbeliever' to those who remember her on this forum) also sends condolences and fond memories of The Man with The Collies.

Hi. Which version of MODY do you have and how was it diagnosed?

You really should tell your doctor about feeling faint when driving (and azure is right -- you really should test before driving). Lowering your gliclazide is the obvious solution, but why not propose to your doctor that you stop taking one of the daily doses on a trial basis while testing, so...

Leg trembling, leg pains, twitching, muscle cramps, muscle nerves not communicating, poor nerve conduction velocity can all be signs of B12 deficiency (among other things). The neurologist should certainly have thought about B12 deficiency - that's what caused my poor NCV and nerve damage...

Sorry Fragilewend, but your latest responses suggest that you are simply frightened of having a procedure. That is not about making a choice, in fact it's the opposite - that is letting fear dictate your actions.

B12 deficiency can be caused by many things. The wonderful news is that it is easily treatable (the doctor will assess what sort of top-up you need -- no need to demand monthly injections). The concern I have always had is that my catastrophically low B12 was successfully treated (and some of...

Welcome back xyzzy! Sorry you're having problems. As Sid says, given the T1 in family I'm sure it's worth having GAD/c-peptide tests done. Maybe you're LADA, or maybe you have joined our august MODY brigade. I'm assuming that you didn't do anything stupid like I did and start taking a steroid --...

Historical note: the term MODY was first coined in 1974. Most HCPs in related fields whom I meet have never heard of it even now.

It has been documented that statins reduce blood pressure -- might just be tipping you over the edge if you have lower bp anyway. What you describe does sound like good old postural hypotension. Advice I was given was: add a bit of salt to diet; get up slowly; clench fist a few times to push BP...

Hi @hollyslot -- you have been given excellent advice above. This is just to remind you that some lecturers (like me!) have diabetes too -- I started hypoing during a lecture I was giving last week (imagine getting the shakes with 170 students watching you and the lecture being filmed!)...

Normal b12 range is 200-900 picograms -- high levels can be a sign of liver disease, but also other things. Your hba1c is miles better than mine -- well done!

I would see your doctor right away - that level is very high indeed and may indicate something else.

Shouldn't there be a T-shirt or something? Any ideas for a slogan?

If you are An Enigma, then on the bright side you may get the condition named after you. 'Carol syndrome'? Or 'cartyitis'?

Dear All, I just checked the new NICE guidelines (NG28) on blood tests for T2 and fell out of my chair. I'm pretty certain these represent a significant change of view (in the wrong direction, of course) but I can't put my hands on the previous NICE guidelines to check. Does anyone have them to...

You're right Indy, but there are always new people joining, and I think you summarized the whole issue very well and succinctly - thank you!

Ah yes! What in the world could be more awful than a sore finger? An amputated foot, perhaps? Well done you!