Search Results

You mentioned thyroid problems being an issue. My GP is questioning hypothyroidism as my bloods were raised to 6.9 two months ago. I've got to have a repeat blood test next thursday to see if it was a fluke or has gone up further, if it has then he's proposing giving me some thyroxine to...

Hi Snapsy I got the impression it was difficult to post so thank you for your honesty. Can I ask do you still have problems with depression? Maggie

Thank you Deespee23, I've had a look at the research you done on my behalf, very mixed response really, some good some bad. For and against seems to be about fifty fifty. I guess at the end of the day its my decision but that's something I'm not good at making. Concerned about the obvious memory...

Hi All, Yesterday I saw my GP and he said he thought I was improving all round. Today I saw the psychiatrist and he suggested ECT therapy. I must admit I've had a really low day today and that obviously came across. This suggestion comes out of the bag every so often from the psyc's as my mood...

I only ask because I have depression and recently diagnosed Type 2. If you need any advise I might be able to help. Maggie

Yes unfortunately there is a link. How are you feeling today? Why do you ask? Maggie

Hi and Welcome, I think your doing all you can do by arranging another appointment with your GP after all they take overall responsibility for your care not the diabetic nurse.

Hi, Can I ask do you take every thing in your stride as you seem to be with diabetes? I come from the fortunate/unfortunate background of nursing and I've nursed all of the very serious complications of diabetes, none of which are nice. I'm worried about the prospect of what could be and I'm a...

Hi Pattendown, I'm relatively newly diagnosed to only 8 weeks and taking 1G Metaformin twice a day. It maybe you need a higher dose? My health has improved a bit but their now questioning Hypothyroidism, as my thyroid level was borderline I'm having it retested just before christmas. Sorry to...

Hi Liz14 and welcome to the forum. If you want to know anything no matter how silly you think it is then ask it here, there's always someone who can provide an answer. Good luck Maggie

Hi Avak, I've only been diagnosed about 8 weeks, its all a bit daunting at first, but stick with this forum and you will learn a lot. As for dieting, I've lost about a stone and a half so far (don't have an exact figure as due to be weighed tuesday), all I've done is cut out all known sugar and...

Hi Teammidwife and welcome to the forum.

Hi and welcome to the forum. Only been diagnosed my self about 8 weeks. Keep reading this forum you will learn a lot. Also ask as many questions you like, everyone on here is friendly and supportive. If I knew how to I would share Daisy1 with you but I'm sure someone else will do that, she will...

Hi, I think I would go back to GP and explain the situation, there are other diabetes medication you could try instead, if diet and exercise is not enough to control your diabetes. Good luck Maggie

Hi Dark Horse, I've had a look at these websites can't find any record of a problem. I may take your advise and email them to clear up the issue once and for all, Thank you

Hi I have already picked up invaluable information here and will carry that forward for my own use but I'm considering those who are not as lucky as me and haven't. I have been spreading the word about the forum but I'm only one person. I'm in a bit of a back water, where things are not always...

I'm going to give the idea of making it in a slow cooker a try, never heard of that, but I love porridge especially in this cold weather.

Hi Waz, Glad you got to your appointment ok. Hope you get on with the increase to your medication and it works for you. Good luck Maggie

Hi All, I was talking to a friend today who has been diabetic for 10 years now; I had no idea. She attended a Diabetic get together yesterday and was told that the Government was going to withdraw funding from the Ex-pert course through out the country. I'm not sure about any where else, but...

Hi Foxy, I can emphasize with you, I'm also a binge eater with depression and only recently diagnosed with diabetes. Its really hard not to binge, especially when depressed but its probably why your blood sugars are rising but I guess you already know that. How to stop that's the hard one...