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I take my hat off to you. A prime example of a patient with real challenges who never moans. All the very best.

Did you offer her some insulin?!

I was affectionally known as Junky at my senior school. Major Tom at your service!

Apologies @Mark Rawlinson I read Metformin and Glucophage as 2 separate medications!

Hi @Mark Rawlinson Are you on slow-release Metformin? If not, this might be the problem. Many Type2 Forum members have found slow-release solves this problem. Good luck.

I used to use one side of the stomach in the morning and exactly the opposite in the evening. I would continue by gradually aiming further across, then dropping down. But this does rely on memory somewhat!

Hello @Mlish67 I think the hospital will watch for trends before they decide the best dose for you. Obviously we are all different in metabolism and therefore it is hard to truly mimic a human pancreas. It would be unlikely for a hospital team to expect you to adjust doses this early on. I have...

Hi @abigailsheree I am sorry to hear of your plight but fully understand. I think the most important thing to realise that diabetes is not your fault. Even mismanagement, if any, is not your fault. You are dealing with a condition which has no holiday. Obviously I have no idea what sort of blood...

I hope you have the best possible outcome @LittleGreyCat

You need to be at least 24 before applying for a full motorbike licence. At 16 you can ride mopeds with a maximum speed of 45mph

I comletely agree with @jaywak . I had laser treatment between 1979 and 1983. Maintaining tight control meant that no further treatment has happened since. I am retired and have very good visual acuity.

I only had gout once I had reached Stage 4 CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) directly caused by Type 1 diabetes, so they were related in my case. But there can be other causes of kidney disease. This is a very informative link...

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@Mark Rawlinson you might find this site helpful: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grapefruit%E2%80%93drug_interactions

Although I was kept informed about deteriorating function for over 30 years, I was not aware of any symptoms until I started getting gout and cellulitis. I also appeared jaundiced towards the end. Do you attend a clinic on a regular basis? As your gout should be in your notes, I would guess your...

Sorry @Diawara I somehow missed this thread. As my kidney function deteriorated to very bad levels I had many attacks of gout, including chin, sternum, elbow, knee, arches and toes. With a replacement kidney it went away. I just wondered how your kidney function is? For me it was like a red hot...

Hi @Jen j and welcome to the forum. It might help to let us all know what your diet is like, and whether you test your blood glucose to give experienced and successful members such as @JoKalsbeek @Rachox and @KennyA some idea of what action you might take.There are many other Type 2s who have...

But you have answered questions from the discussion which relate to living to the age of 80.

If my life is anything to go by, I have been my own boss since 2020 and "retired" last year. I am crazily busy, but most of what I do is enjoyable. "Work" is often a set frame in our minds which doesn't help when thinking about the future.

In my lifetime life expectancy has increased by about 20 years. By the time you reach 80, with the rapid progress of medicine, you could still be very fit. Who knows?