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Thank you. So, similar to an eye screening appointment? Did you have to have any other treatment?

Thank you, I really appreciate that.

Hi, I have an appointment at the hospital tomorrow with the ophthalmologist. Diabetic retinopathy and maculopathy picked up as part of my eye screening. It was picked up in May and it has taken till now to get an appointment, so I am worried that things may have deteriorated more since May...

I’d highly recommend Nutracheck app

I’m just going off what I was told by my pharmacist, who also happens to work in one of the big Liverpool hospitals. I’m unable to get my repeat prescription for Tresiba and have been advised to ask my DNS to prescribe an alternative.

There’s a nationwide shortage of Tresiba too, even the hospital pharmacies can’t get it.

Hi, you do have to advise the DVLA and you get a license that has to be renewed every 3 years. As long as you are well controlled, you will be allowed to keep driving. I haven’t had any issues with car insurance either, which was something I was worried about. I’ve been on insulin as a T2 for...

I was one of the yellow card warnings too. In fact I think your story in here saved my life. I was admitted through A&E with severe DKA within only a few days of being on Forxiga. Because my BG levels were low they didn’t know what was wrong until I showed them your warning in this forum. I was...

Thank goodness you are being taken care of, you really frightened me last night! I'm so pleased that you are ok xx

Good morning, hope you are ok? Xx Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum

Thank you! Please let us know how you get on xx Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum

It is serious, show her these posts. You need urgent medical attention. Please. Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum

Seriously, don't wait to see your GP, go to A&E or call an ambulance Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum

It means you might be suffering from DKA. Please go to A&E now Sent from my iPhone using DCUK Forum

First of all, please don't be terrified. I have been on a similar journey to you and it's actually much easier to control your diabetes with insulin than it is with tablets and other medication. Part of your depression and bingeing will be because your sugars are high and unstable, that means...

Not crying wolf at all! It was your post with the drug safety update that finally convinced the doctor in A&E, so thank you for that. In fact I can't thank you enough!!! A lot of people use these medications very well and safely, but forewarned is forearmed. @Michele01 gave some great advice...

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Please have a look at the sticky on "Other Diabetes Medications"

Thank you for posting this as a sticky, I wouldn't like anyone else to go through what I and others have. I believe there have been 120+ cases in the UK, including at least 2 fatalities. I can see that the online patient information leaflet has been changed to include warnings, but the PIL...

It's worth asking. I've been using different kinds of tablets and diet/exercise for over 20 years, it's only using insulin that has given me any real control. We are all different, you need to find what works for you. Your sugars look high enough to need insulin, I would discuss with your doctor...