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I suppose people have to be in the situation that Lucy and I are in o realise that where some may glibly advise saying his that ot t'other to your GP is really not an option. My GP pracice is a large one with 0 GPs and i is their policy not o speak to paients about any aspect of their...

Wow Phoenix! My family album.! Yes I often feel that I belong to a dying breed resumably Borofergie's photo shaows the beneficial effects of paleo mayonnaise on us Neanderthals? So you were just a wannabee neanderthal Xyzzy?

Paul, My advice to Lucy about taking the meds was based on her desire to have a cholesterol est wihout meds. Actuall I think the test is influenced mostly by the previous day - so she would only have had to stop taking the pills for a feww days - or so I have been old. I was piut on 40mg of...

I very much fear that the main focus has - but never say die!

You are describing an incresingly common problem Lucy. I have spent several years now battling this sort of thing bu the odds are often stacked against us. I was given statins on diagnosis and BP medicaion later as a prevenative measure when my drug-induced eye complications began. I often...

That was certainluy the original concept Nigel. Not sure that it is still the main focus.

C PS Fried mushrooms are good too. Ignore the unbelievers of veggies with brekkie :lol: IErr what are you saying here Lucy? Its never wise to IGNORE an unbeliever! For your information I am also a gingernut. Emphasis on the last syllable maybe. On second thughts maybe you have a point...

MrBurden, your answer just demonstrates exactly why people need help to complete these forms. Unless and until you have been hrough the process you are bound to make assumptions about it and listen to otherr and misunderstand. This particular benefi is discreionary and all depends on the...

There is very little informaion for patients abou diabetes and eye problems. I can understand why this is but bu I am sure that somehing could be done. I recognise in many posts the panic I once felt, ideally there should be someone available in he hospital to whom patients could speak of...

Well done Ian and hanks also to Swimmer and Borofergie for supporting him and coming back to report. I suppose the very fact that these people actually atended a meetig must mean that they are inclined to be pro-active and I imagine were delighted to hear something new and empowering o he...

Totally agree with Scoop. Mburden's comments sound a litle self -righteous in the circumsances. Yogster is enitled to some advice and help in filling in the form. It really isn' a quesion of trying to deceive anyone. i too am an ex-civil servant and contrary to popular belief these forms...

I always thought that there were exercises for {almost] everyone. I am quite surprised to read what Sid says about it as I remeber his saying that his daugher is a physio so she would know if there was suitable exercise for him. it must be another very individual matter. I know an...

In my PCT area Practices were offfered financial incentives to move T2s onto insulin a few years ago. Many of course just doas they are old . If this happened in other areas then the NUMBER on insulin is no necessarily a reflection of the number who NEED to be on insulin. As I was old I would...

I don't think vidagliptin and sitagliptin are exactly the same but won't argue about it. However Sitagliptin does NOT lead o weight gain . That is why it is becoming increasingly popular with Gp's and patients. This is a fairly new class of drugs . Don't have ime now to look up vildagliptin...

I can well believe it Viv! She probably has no idea how to cope with an intelligent person with a mind of her own! They are , for the most part, not equpped to deal with anything but the basics and with patients who don't talk back. I always have more confidence in HCP's ready to admit that...

They never do ell you Hal. Is just a lottery as to whether you find out these things or not. My pracice go into a spin if I reques a printout. They usually give me the wrong one. As mmy vision iis poor i don' usually find ou until I get home. Even getting the printouts may not have helped...

Think you're right Lucy Many of us are genetically predisposed to T2diabetes but noone yet understands the triggers. There are many possible triggers i suspect. Obviously there is some sort of link with obesity or weight gain but i am sure this often just muddies the waters. It cannot be the...

Thanks Denise. I don't like to og on about it all the time. No probs Roy. On a good day I can even go back and correct my typos but that varies. The worst part is the distortion which consantly changes. I can see something one minute biut not the next. The back light on the screen helps me...

yes Iv'e heard of them Jim. They will probably be able o help you with other things too. Good move and good luck with it all.