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It's a pity they don't have the same mind-set for Diabetes ! Give us the correct education/information and the 'tools' to control Diabetes and we would save the NHS a fortune! http://www.nursingtimes.net/5028611.art ... ferrer=e10

I have an apple a day, breakfast, hope it is doing this ! :D

If you are overweight then you are probably Insulin resistant. Therefore reducing carbs will have a two-fold effect. You will rest the Pancreas so that it does not need to produce so much Insulin and, in reducing the carbs , you will probably lose weight. Losing weight then reduces Insulin...

Simply_h's topics merged for continuity of answers.

Re: Type2's - What type are we: Alpha or Beta. In Type 2's the Beta cells may be either burning out because of over production of Insulin in Insulin resistance or failing for another reason. You were talking about Hypos earlier. If you ' liver dump' then your Alpha cells are working OK ...

Have a read of this : viewtopic.php?f=20&t=18529 if you are still confused....... ask another question ! :D

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There is also this method, be careful to use the correct type of Lucozade and the correct volume ! http://www.leicestershirediabetes.org.u ... 20OGTT.pdf

Re: Link Between Beverage Consumption and Cardiometabolic He High carb intake then and Type 2 risk........now there's a surprise ! :twisted:

This is from the BNF61 the same Formulary that the nurse will use. I'm sorry but this nurses conduct makes my blood boil ! She is bullying you and I would report her conduct to the Practice Manager ! All nurses have a clause in their Code of Conduct that they must stay up dated especially in a...

Welcome to the Forum S_h, Your numbers without the drugs are very good so why not continue without them till your next check and see what your Hba1c is then. If you can do without the drugs and control your Diabetes on diet and exercise so much the better for you. Here is the Advice that Ken...

The doctor is right, they are connected, seems to be a genetic thing. Caucasians of northern European descents tend to be affected more than other ethnicities. There may also be some connection with Diabetes and affects of certain medications which affect wound healing.

Source: http://www.health.harvard.edu/press_rel ... holesterol This link explains it better than me. http://www.alz.org/brain/08.asp and in answer to your question about brain cholesterol: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/ ... 113010.php

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Welcome to the Forum, Do you know what your blood sugar levels are during an average day ? High blood sugars cause itching as you said. If you are on medication then some medications have the unfortunate side effect of itching as well. You could ask your doctor or Pharmacist about side...

As regards the remarks from the nurse .......... :evil: You are an adult ! Don't let her treat you like a naughty child !!! Gliclizide is a definite factor in your weight gain as it forces the Pancreas to produce Insulin and excessive Insulin produces body fat. Have you had a good look at...

This Company is talking about Insulin Pump insurance. Might be worth contacting them ? http://www.adeona.co.uk/pump

Welcome to the Forum J. Well done for getting back on track and hope you get that HbA1c back down into the 6's. Here is the basic advice Ken and I give to new members, hope it helps.

Here is a link to a Skin Forum which may be of use. http://www.dermatalk.com/

Good for you Fergus. It's great when you see improvement like that. :D