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If I see doctors more than I do , they will throw me off their list. This year I've been for stronger painkillers (back problem), anticonvulsants (ditto), swollen legs, vertigo and nausea (caused by back/chest spasms) an ear infection and a skin problem. The lack of appetite is probably because...

I wonder whether the prodding tests are efficient, as I can easily feel the prods but have loss of sensation or hypersensation in my feet due to a spinal problem. I have the impression that the tests only show if you have completely dead areas..or is that their purpose ?

I have sensitive eyes, to the point that I found a makeup demo uncomfortable when the eyeliner pen was moved over my left eye especially. I wouldn't even dare put water in my eyes, though I once tested contactlenses then bought some, but couldn't face putting the things in, after a couple of...

Thanks for the replies. I do have a monitor from when you got a freebie without being on meds , but have rarely used it since free strips were stopped. ( Just tried and it reads 7.2, but the strips are out of date). I think that is when the rot started, as I used to test about once a week.Then...

I am 66 years old and have had type two for over six years; all that time being on 'diet and exercise' with no medication. Prior to my latest annual MOT, in July, either the diabetes nurse or another practice nurse have just told me my readings are fine and so I have no idea of previous...