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Hi I have tendonitis in my biceps (upper arm) which I have had for ages but recently I have developed it in my lower arm too (commonly called tennis elbow) and I think its now also beginning in my right Achilles tendon! I read recently it can be a problem with type 2 diabetes? My GP said he...

I think you should start a thread 'what do you call your.....' and see what other names people have could be amusing. We have named cars and I have a new shopping trolley red and white with multicoloured dogs called Flo!

Thank you to those of you who have taken time to reply. I have found some of the replies somewhat upsetting. I almost had to force the man I spoke to at the DVLA to send me a questionnaire and he went away to consult with a colleague first. I agree that he should have been far more concerned...

Thanks JPTS it does seem from your and other replies that its great for a trend and I am sure given time Abbott will work out the gliches and it will become more reliable. Think I will wait for a while and see if sensor mark 2 might be better. I need to know when things are dropping quickly so...

Hi Just called DVLA after hypo following visit to Sainsbury's this morning! They were really not interested because I take no medication. Said that the rules about hypo's do not really apply to me. They are going to send me a questionnaire but basically said if I followed my consultants advice...

Hi I am seriously debating about a libre - sorry there is probably this question somewhere in the last 198 pages but for those who have used it for a while how close is it to real time readings or is it just more useful for trends please?? If my BS dropped quickly say in 10 mins would it pick...

Hi Forgot to say that cat is much better and needs to stay well as we now going away week on monday. He is one of four and actually moved in from next door! What we all need is some sort of formula that works for us all - that would be so good. Trial and error is quite a challenge!!

Hi I guess I asked because I know really that I am in a very grey area here and do know that I should tell the DVLA. By the way am a She not a He!!! My problem is adrenal failure (like Addisons Disease) which means I produce no cortisol so when my BS start to fall then I have times when they...

Hi Thanks for reply. My consultant is still happy for me to drive so that at least is a positive and I am guessing that would have a lot of influence at the DVLA. Philchap1 Unfortunately I know why they happen and at the present time my consultant says that there is little that can be done to...

Hi I find myself in a somewhat unusual situation regards driving. I am a Type 2 so I can discount any Type 1 rules. However I take no medication at the moment so it seems that I can also leave the type 2 rules as well. BUT and here is my problem a combination of two other medical problems...

Hi Thanks. I did the 72 hour fast in hospital to rule out the insulinoma so I know its just the RH joined to a stroppy failing pancreas and an inability of my body to mobilise sugar when I need it. Swimming is my thing and don't want to do without it. I am already very slow as if I push more...

Hi Bertiedog I have adrenal failure from steroids use for asthma. I am just like you without carbs to start day my BS just sit around 4 and refuse to go up. I also have reactive hypoglycaemia and have hypo's quite regularly and its such a pain. But I find that my body is unable to rescue...

Dear Worried Thanks so much for reply and support. My driving is a problem as my consultant has set me a limit of 5 - you are right that the DVLA says 4. But as he has stated this in writing I have to comply or invalidate my insurance. I also have to stop every half hour and retest. DVLA says...

I have to ask why is your pump called Percy please??

Hi Well holiday didn't happen as we had a sick cat so postponed for 2 weeks. However decided to try ham omelette for breakfast on wednesday anyway and see what BS did with that. I was 4.2 fasting and managed a 4.3 about 2 hours later!! But cannot drive unless above 5 so that's a problem so...

Thanks but can I pick your collective brains as to what you have as snacks and the like? I am ok with meals they are not too hard but don't know what to try in between. Currently trying to get used to coffee made with soya milk!! Yummy!!

Hi Thanks have been mulling this over since yesterday and as I am not seeing dietician for 3 weeks I am going to play around with it and see what happens. I don't want to annoy consultant too much as he has been so helpful and I can email him anytime. But I need to prove what works for me -...

Hi I emailed my consultant regarding recent hypo's and asked him what he thought about the very low carb diet as you are suggesting and that didn't go down very well. In fact was very against the idea said would't work in my case?? He wants me to push long acting carbs as much as poss in order...

Hi Thanks. My consultant tells me there is a long acting hydrocortisone tablet but at the moment its not approved by NICE as its about 50 times cost of the ordinary one. But maybe that could also help when it finally gets to us sufferers.

Hi very interested in this thread have secondary adrenal failure so cannot call it Addisons but in effect it causes the same problems. I have a huge problem with hypo's (and have reactive hypoglycaemia - see other thread) which my consultant says is due to the adrenal problem. I also have type...