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Hi again, I was diagnosed with Type 2 on March 21st. Initially I was given a leaflet,and referred to the Diabetes team, retinopathy and podiatry and advised to tryto reduce my sugar and weight. I ate like a sparrow for 3 weeks, exercised, and returned to the doctor to be checked as I felt...

I have now borrowed mums blood glocose meter and tested again. My BM is now 24. Have rung the surgery again and they still won't see me. Is there anything I can do to help myself here with homecare- what do I eat? M nurse appointment is on Wednesday afternoon. I am sorry to be a nuisance with...

Thank you all again! I am not breathless, thirsty or passing urine frequently at all. I just feel washed out, tired and like I am walking through and thinking through mud. Just sluggish and everything is an effort. I am nauseous, weak, and tired. I have no weight loss ( well done 'lovinglife'...

Thank you all for your replies. Mum has dementia and is not really able to help much unfortunately. I have called my surgery to try to get seen earlier than the appointment I have but there are no appointments available. I am not keen on calling NHS Direct as I know they are likely to say "Go...

Hi there, I am new to the forum, new to diabetes and just wanted to ask for some advice. I am 42 years old and type 2. I randomly tested my urine (mum is diabetic) and found glucose 3 weeks ago, my blood test at home was 14.7. I then saw my Gp and underwent fasting glucose check which was...