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I'm struggling to find specific info on associated risks with diabetes. Everything just states that there is increased risk of complications and presumably higher death rate. Does anyone have anything specific they can share? As the peak is currently predicted for June would it not be "better"...

Yeah I would also prefer lifestyle changes Jo. Many years ago my GP wanted to put me on BP medication but I said no give me a month to see if I can improve it and I started walking to and from work which together with a couple of small changes to my diet did the trick. Thanks for your thoughts...

Wow those symptoms sound awful Lindie. Hope you're coping with them. A friend has told me about pregabalin - supposedly a very powerful medication. Thanks for all the info!

I would describe it as reasonable Jo. I do get cold feet sometimes. Spoke to a diabetic nurse yesterday and she is going to enquire about the test kazwbb mentioned earlier in the thread and hopefully organise one for me.

Yes I am DF as well. Like being GF its a struggle at times both in terms of willpower and "hidden" ingredients. Eating out is like playing russian roulette with my digestive system. I'm hoping that I don't get any more AI conditions - especially lupus. My mum has that and it's nasty. I would...

Yes I'm with you 100% on this. I am GF but when I either lapse or eat it accidentally it definitely disturbs my system and is a contributor to fatigue, sluggishness and digestive problems. I read that Gliadin, the protein in gluten, is similar in structure to the thyroid and if you have...

Thanks Kazwbb. I will ask my DN for that test. Do you mind if I ask you what, if any, pain relief you use for your neuropathy? Cheers K

Hi DCUKMod, I have tried NDT, T4 only, T3 only, T3 & T4 combo. I've been under medicated, over medicated, properly medicated (in terms of results - which include FT3, antibodies etc). I've tried different diets, loads of supplementation, different exercise regimes and none of it has made any...

Hi Nicole. My BG's are good at night (and most days - being on a pump has really helped that). I take thyroid medication and low dose Amitriptyline which was prescribed to relax muscles as part of treatment for CFS. I'm not bad with veggies - could always eat more. And I take B12 tablets and...

Hi all, I have a dull pain mostly on the front of my thighs but sometimes on the calves. Occasionally on the thighs it feels like numbness and a bit tingly. My knee and ankles are sometimes a bit stiff but not really problematic. I have no issues with my feet however. I never feel refreshed...

One of the most frustrating things about counting carbs is finding foods which the listed carb content doesn't match the effect on my blood sugar. For instance I find that with Nairns Gluten Free Oatcakes I have to totally disregard what the listed carb amount is and through trial and error have...

Hi mlm, how is your transplant going? Can you share some of your overall experiences regarding the procedure, anti-rejectionary meds, quality of life etc. My specialist is considering recommending me for a transplant. Initially I was ecstatic at the news, but having read up on it, I'm now more...

I saw a specialist (I use that term very loosely!) recently and he has put me forward for keyhole surgery (Arthroscopic release). I have been advised that this should be done within the next 3 months. I just saw my GP today and showed him the letter I received from the specialist. At the time...

Thanks everyone for you very helpful replies :) So 6 months for Nicola and Gaz, 13 months for himtoo and less than a month for Mrsass - that is quite a difference, admittedly for a tiny sample group but still I just don't get how the same process can take much longer in certain areas. I'm...

I have finally started the process to get a pump. It doesn't seem straightforward at all. So far the process has been: 1) Oct 6th - See Endo and advise him I want a pump. He tells me I need to see a different Endo as he "doesn't do that"! Diabetes nurse tells me I also need to see a dietician...

Thanks Led :) Your physio's suggestion does make sense. According to that nhs link people with diabetes, tick, dupuytrens, tick, hypothyroidism, tick are more susceptible - oh well, gotta play the hand you're dealt!

Thanks Heather - did you have to wait long after you first discussed it with your specialist?

thanks - I found a table on that site.

Is there a comparison chart anywhere comparing the different features/specs of the various pumps currently available on the NHS? Thanks.

I first developed frozen shoulder in my left shoulder in Nov 2010 - the first few months were not too bad, intermittent pain and I didn't think too much of it. By April 2011 I was in agony, the slightest bump set it off. I was barely sleeping, waking up screaming (the neighbours must have...