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Last week was late having lunch at work. I have breakfast at 6.30am, am not entitled to a tea break (work for NHS), and was due to go off work at 12.30pm. My work hours are 8.30am -12.30pm. Clinic overrun to 12.55, 2 patients needed procedures done. I was helping the doctor prepare a local...

Have you made contact with your community paediatric diabetic nurse yet? He/she may have some helpful tips for you.

Suggest you print a copy of the Disibility at Work Act regarding diabetics and send it to your manager. Also print a copy of your companies bullying and harrassment policy and also send it to your manager. He sounds like an idiot. :evil:

My GP changed my metformin to the slow release type. It is much better. Get your GP to change yours too.

Been put on gliclazide 80mg daily about 7 weeks ago. Developed a rash on trunk, legs, arms etc about 7 days ago. Went to a walk in centre today and was told it was the gliclazide. Have been told to continue taking it. Anyone else developed a rash when taking this medication? How long did you...

I know it sounds mad, but one clinic in the NHS cannot access another clinics appointments. I think it is about confidentiality. Also clinic A would not be able to tell how many doctors clinic B had for that clinic, so would not know if they where overbooking etc.

Footy, I was diagnosed diabetic about 4 years ago. I was sweating a lot, feeling thirsty and also going to the loo a lot to pass urine. I thought I had a urine infection and tested my urine (am a nurse), and lo had 3 + glucose, so I did a finger prick test and my blood sugar was 14 mmol...

Sarag Q - it did sound as if you where gloating. I am actually not the sister involved. I am a nurse working in outpatients, and you made a generic quote that clinic nurses are glorified clerks. This is certainly not true. Are you a nurse? Please do not comment on an occupaton you have no...

Sarah Q - I am a nurse working in outpatients and I assure you I am not a glorified clerk.

This is not a cure, but I believe there is a product on the market called chillow - a chilled pillow. It might help with the hot flushes/night sweats a little.

Was on 500mg metformin bd, latest hba1c came back at 7.4, so the doctor has increased my metformin to 1000mg bd. Am getting quite bad side effects, ie. the loo is my new best friend. Also, cholesterol came back at 6.7. Anyone know a low carb, low fat diet or cookbook?