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Hi, Sorry have filled them in for myself but not a six year old. The only advise I can offer is complete it as if it is his worse day and put down everything you have to help him do and he can't do for himself. I know it is an arduous task but keep going its well worth it if your successful. A...

Hi, Another scenario may be the onset of arthritis? Maybe seek advise from GP and get it checked out. Also if you have any weight problems it could be just that especially if your on your feet a long time during the day. Maggie

Hi All, Thought I'd up date you. Saw my GP today. Lost 3lb's in weight. Also been told I now may have Hypothyroidism TFT's 6.9. Have to be re-tested in December. Is there anything else they can throw at me. Some how it's too much information, not coping with it all. Can anyone help? Maggie

Ok thank you for reassurance, will look at website and try to be patient. Problem is I'm a worryer which makes the depression worse so I guess I'm in a catch 22 situation. Maggie

Hi, I was diagnosed only 6 weeks ago, so I'm probably inexperienced at this but when your diagnosed you go through a whole range of emotions; Why me and anger, disbelief that's it has happened, I was and still am struggling to get my head around it all. Theres so much information and its hard...

Hi Amber, Don't think so. It's very difficult to find any information on TFT ranges let alone any others as apparently they are different up and down the country and not every one tests T4, T3 or TPO. So drawing a blank on what to do now? I'm one of those people who have to be able to take...

Hi Received my exemption card yesterday, Its only taken three weeks in all, I should chase them up. U.K Phone 0300 3301341 Maggie/Magpie

Hi All, I've been diagnosed type 2 for 6 weeks now. Was pre diabetic and on low dose of metformin, Since diagnosis metformin increased and now apparently have borderline hypothyroidism with TFT at 6.9. GP hoping its going to settle on own and I have to have a repeat Thyroid function test in...

Hi SueSews, Been on Metformin for some months now, first as pre-diabetic and now as type 2. I did have some problems with it at first with bowel issues which apparently is common, so now on slow release version - much better. I've never heard of it causing mood swings or anger, but it could be...

Hi Ian, sort of new to all of this, only 6 weeks diagnosed, but from what I've read range of 5-9 is pretty good. It may of been that your body was used to higher levels and just needs to adjust to the changes, as said not an expert but I'm sure others will advise you better. if concerned speak...

Hi Janiceglen and Welcome, relatively new to, only 6 weeks diagnosed, type 2 on Metformin. Keep reading and ask any questions you have, everyone is very willing to offer their experience as advise which is brilliant. Good luck. Maggie/Magpie

Hi and Welcome, Well done for standing your ground with the nurse. I've only been diagnosed 6 weeks myself, but like you have found this site invaluable. Thanks guys and gals. Maggie/Magpie

Hi, I know I'm relatively new to all this but if I was you I'd bypass the diabetic nurse and go and make an appointment with your GP and discuss your concerns/needs with them after all they have over all responsibility for your care. If the receptionist asks what the appointment is relating to...

I've completed your questionnaire as I know how difficult it is to get responses, especially as a student. It took only ten minutes to complete this questionnaire, so a relatively short time. the questions are easy and there is no personal information gathered at all, its all about frequency of...

Hi there, I have days when I can sleep 20 out of 24 hours, I've always put it down to my depression. But after having basically what is a three month binge on carb's and sugar (partly due to med's) it would make sense if some of it was high BS's or maybe a mixture of the two. Ever since my...

Hi and welcome, I was pre-diabetic for about 9 months before being told I was now diabetic type 2 in September. But I guess I didn't take a lot of notice of it really. Don't be like me, take on board the advise given here, ask lot of question's, change your eating habbit's and continue...

Hi Freema, Your right maybe I'm just over reacting. I know life has to carry on and I have to make healthy choices myself which is fine I'm prepared to do that, I just thought that a really good friend; as she is meant to be and one who knows so much about it; would actually try to help me make...

Unfortunately, your right she dose not like to be wrong and claims she never lies but I'm having my doubts. It is my health and I have to take care of it now, I realise that, which is what I'm trying to do. This just makes it so much harder. To be honest I don't need the stress it's causing. I...

Hi All, Just to up date: Yesterday I was honest with my friend and told her how I felt. My friend took offence at me suggesting I was going to make her and the others up a pack about diabetes, the diet and recipe suggestions.. Apparently she knows all about type 1 & 2 diabetes already and dosn't...

Well done for such good BS, I may borrow you recipe if you don't mind as its barely changed your bs's.:happy: