• Guest - w'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the 2025 Survey »

Search Results

  1. Debzz_

    Doc said no to self testing ...

    Lol - I had read on here that many have had the same ' treatment ' thank goodness for this site , which he recommended. I think the more knowledge we have the better it is surely ? Worrying really
  2. Debzz_

    Doc said no to self testing ...

    I agree - I've felt rotten for two weeks now and I don't think wondering what my levels ' might ' be would help at all - ten minute appointment for a life changing condition- not really acceptable is it
  3. Debzz_

    Hello

    Hi Pete ! I'm new too official T2 today - doc has told me not to self test which I'm not happy about - I've ordered a monitoring system any way . Hope you continue to get stronger from your stroke
  4. Debzz_

    Doc said no to self testing ...

    Today I have had the results to all my tests - so I am officially T2 and been put on Metformin 1000mg twice a day and also statin tablet . My GP gave me an info pack and that was about it ! The diabetic nurse will contact me by email . He said not to test my glucose levels which I'm a bit...
  5. Debzz_

    Confused

    A month ! That's disgusting isn't it , my fasting blood is 13 too - receptionist rang me earlier saying if I felt ill to go to hospital- that doesn't help at all !
  6. Debzz_

    Confused

    Hi ! Thankyou for your reply - low carb diet is very strange isn't it - can have cheese and cream but not pasta or rice ! I could give up spuds but will struggle with no alternative argggg lol
  7. Debzz_

    Confused

    I am seeing the doctor tomorrow to sort out meds etc so will have more idea then . Thankyou for your info it all helps .
  8. Debzz_

    Confused

    Thank you Catlady - I'm annoyed it's taking so long - I'm a bit stubborn going to the doctors and in general I've always been healthy until about a year ago . I've cut down on my carbs - it's tricky isn't it lol
  9. Debzz_

    Confused

    Thankyou ! I was meant to have an op last week for carpal Tunnel but it was cancelled due to all this - however I'm now doubting it is carpal trouble . It's all been so stressful tbh .
  10. Debzz_

    Confused

    Hi everyone ! I was told I was diabetic Type 2 2 weeks ago after I visited out of hours for a very nasty water infection . I had bloods done last week and seeing doctor again tomorrow. Surgery rang today as they were concerned about my results . It's taken nearly two weeks to get this far ! I...
Back
Top