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Re: Type 2's : What was your fasting blood glucose in a morn 5.6 this morning, which considering I have a raging throat infection :( isn't too bad. :D Viv 8)

Please let us know how you get on. I'd be grateful for any advice that would help. I think my problem is partly down to the metformin, but as it has so many good effects (protection against stroke/CVD, maybe against cancer) I don't want to give it up. Sorry about the sunburned bald patch. At...

Re: Need advice : my son developing diabetes, GPs refuse to Hi Andrey, and welcome. I'm a Type 2 with no knowledge of childhood-onset diabetes, so I can't help very much. I expect that someone with more knowledge will be along soon to give you their advice. For myself, I would suggest that...

Our practice nurse is "appointment only" so I do sometimes have to wait a week. Usually I make my routine appointments with her a couple of months in advance to make sure I get the slots that I want. Next bloods September 5th at 09:00 - HbA1c and cholesterol. My review is in December. Maybe...

I have a condition called lumbar spinal stenosis, which is an arthritic overgrowth of the facet joints in the lower spine. This causes the nerve canals to narrow, and can trap or pinch the nerves leading to the legs. One symptom can be a mild "pins-&-needles" tingling. Or it can cause...

Mine are all back after about a week - the HbA1c takes longest. I go to the practice and ask at reception for a full print-out of them, which I now get without much difficulty - sometimes I have to train a new receptionist! Once I've had a look at them, if there's anything I want to talk about...

Insulin resistance can cause some Type 2s to get fat. Because the muscle cells resist the action of insulin trying to give them glucose to use for energy, the insulin stuffs the glucose into the fat cells instead (very simplistic but I hope you see what I mean). The muscle cells aren't getting...

Have you had your thyroid levels checked? Hair loss can be a symptom of underactive thyroid, which is often associated with diabetes. Check on line for the side-effects of metformin; I think hair loss has sometimes been noted as a side-effect of met; maybe ask your doctor if he thinks you...

I am really sorry to have upset you so much, Gezzathorpe. You may not have noticed that I put a query after my assumption of 8 years, meaning I knew I could be wrong and expecting a correction from Wodey if I was. I was uncertain if I was missing a joke in your response to Wodey, but I decided...

Well done Wodey! :D Gezzathorpe, we are all supposed to be reviewed annually. I assume Wodey has been diagnosed with the beast for 8 years? As a Type 2, I have my eyes checked for retinopathy and the pulses/nerve reactions tested in my feet and lower legs. Then I have blood tests for HbA1c...

I'm presently smearing my insect bites with lavender oil, also grow lots in the garden. Not dead yet! :D On the other hand, not pregnant either :wink: Viv 8)

I agree with hanadr. Speaking for myself, a high fat/low carb diet has resulted in an excellent overall lipid profile. I now know 4 medical professionals who will not prescribe statins except as the last possible resort. Have a read around on here and make up your own mind - lots of...

I agree with you, Mr Happy - and DanielBail. I'm just trying to be restrained in my replies :wink: Viv 8)

Research from the USA tells us that cocoa/drinking chocolate is good for the ageing brain - 2 mugs a day. Any excuse! :D Viv 8)

No, DanielBail, the OP is Type 1 and has been for a number of years. I'm afraid us Type 2s have as usual strayed off the point a bit. Mea culpa! :oops: I think I tend to agree with you about the raw food - though I believe it is possible for a Type 1 to reduce their insulin intake by a...

Not a dumb question at all! It seems that spiking does quite a lot of damage. Yes, everybody spikes, but it's the length of time that matters. By 2 hours after eating you should be back within the appropriate range. I work on less than 7.8, 2 hours after eating, which is supposed to be more...

Janeecee posted: Vivienem, I'm a bit curious as to how you know how many carbs I eat. It's not as if I post what I eat on here. Janeecee, I didn't mean to upset you and I hope I haven't. I was going by the one meal that you posted on here earlier, which contained both chickpeas and brown rice...

Re: Glasses or contact lenses I've worn contacts (gas permeable) for more than 40 years. Now I have to use reading glasses over them for reading, the computer etc (Tesco's best). I had blepharitis last year and now take my lenses out at tea-time, if I'm at home, and wear glasses for...

Re: Breathing problems Could be late onset asthma. My brother first developed it in his late 50s. See your GP! :D Viv 8)

My diet is basically Atkins Induction - see Viv's Modified Atkins Diet which is a Sticky Thread on the Low Carb Diet Forum. At the moment I'm probably eating about 50/70g carb daily - summer is bad for me 'cos there are some fruits I can't resist. Atkins suits me - I can't tolerate much...