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  1. Manic

    ICD Ambulance crews?

    Thanks for the advice and pointers. I've signed up to the Low Carb Programme and am working hard to control my BM & HbA1c which are both reducing slowly. I suppose it's an unknown as to how it progresses. I thine the main challenge for me will be keeping motivated. I have to say that as this is...
  2. Manic

    ICD Ambulance crews?

    Mel dCP Good luck with the class two . With regards to the paramedic training course. I would advise that you do some homework as to which trust you are planning to work for. At the moment, our trust do not employ paramedics that are type 1 ICD. Some universities that offer paramedic training...
  3. Manic

    ICD Ambulance crews?

    KK133, thanks to you and all respondents. I currently hold cat C+E & D licence where DVLA are aware and have issued a three yearly licence. My OHU are aware and as I am on Gliclizide and Pioglitizone, I currently test to DVLA standards, within two hours of driving and every two hours. hopefully...
  4. Manic

    ICD Ambulance crews?

    Hi, Been diagnosed with type two since 2002ish and up to now have had good control with diet and meds. recently BM has shot up (HbA1c 89) and at last review was told I had three months to get under control or risk going onto insulin. I work as a driver trainer for an ambulance trust and believe...
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    Introduce Yourself: Answer Some Personal Questions

    My name is Mick, 56 yearsold and was diagnosed with type 2 for about 15 years ago. At first it was diet then the meds started. I am now on Metformin@ 2000mg, Glitazide @ 160mg and pioglitazone @ 15mg. I had a wake up call at my last Diabetic clinic (Thursday) where I was told that if I continue...