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  1. sillysausage

    Trying to donate a kidney.

    Hello (Pleinster) Paul, Thank you very much indeed for your advice, will check c' level tomorrow. My consultant ( a Nephrotic Specialist) has been working a' balancing act' with my medication since 2007 as type 2, but as from Nov' 2014 on Insulin....hate tablets, hate injections ...
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    Type 1 & Transplant - Help !

    Hi Jaylee, Slip of the typing finger...Insulin since Nov' 2014.- diabetic since 2007.
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    Type 1 & Transplant - Help !

    Renal Biopsy results... Yesterday my Consultant explained my needing a a transplant in the near future, he suggested an appointment with the Kidney Support Clinic they will answer all my fears. Has anyone on the Forum found themselves in a similar situation, Insulin Dependent since Nov' 2015...
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    What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

    Hi Hedonista, Please would you pass on your recipe for Almond Bread. Thanks, Sue.
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    Diabetes itchy skin

    Itchy skin is a nightmare, unable to sleep made me desperately tired, depressed & grouchy ! My GP prescribed Centreban, it's a moisturiser in a pump it softens the skin AND no itchy skin.... Yippee !
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    What music are you listening to?

    Listening to Satie's Gymnopedies Gnossiennes, love it, hypnotic so relaxing, saw Jacques Loussier Trio some years ago ,this is one of his CD's. Certain pieces remind my of my grandmother, .... if only I had stuck at what seemed boring piano practice !!!!!
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    Diabetes and depression

    Depressed & angry is 'normal' I'm told....life feels like the rug has been pulled away beneath your feet, everyone seems to tell you what to do, when to do something or how to do everything......giving yourself time to relax & do whatever you want to do-however long it takes is OK, & if you want...
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    Gliclazide tablets

    Sorry All, having a wobbly moment...what are Gliclazide tablets for , I know Clexane injections very well ...yuk! Apologies for my ignorance.
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    Gliclazide tablets

    Why gliclazide tablets & not injections ?
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    Getting bloods under 7.0mmol

    Thank you Kerryannhogan & Noblehead.
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    Getting bloods under 7.0mmol

    What's basil ?
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    GP Nurse Rationing test strips for me type 2 to one cassete of 50 per year only.

    Hello mycanal, This is shocking news, it's time this member of staff packed her bags tout suite....does your GP know about this 'cost cutting' exercise? I finger prick 1st thing in the morning , before evening meal (more if unwell) & also before driving- in the car is a tub of jelly babies & a...
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    diabetic nurse

    Sorry Ally1, Have been with hospital since taking Insulin ,before injections diabetic nurse automatically sent reminder appointments. Am with Ips' Hosp' because of 'other ailments' , the hospital is over an hr&1/2 away. Take care, many apologies......SS.
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    diabetic nurse

    Hi ally1 Are you far from Ipswich Hospital ? The Diabetic Centre staff are excellent & the Consultant is the best. Sounds like you'll have to push your GP, good luck.
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    Hate injecting myself

    Hi pileobunnies, Re: Injections. When I'm having a really tough time even thinking about needles & stomach...... my husband injects a 'plump' part of my bottom instead-, do you have someone to do this ?......but I still get the shakes about needles & tablets...& medics !!!!!!
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    Can someone help please?

    Thanks Guys, much appreciate comments.........wish I could give you all a great big hug. X
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    Can someone help please?

    Can someone help please ? Depression gets everyone to varying degrees I guess, but due to a car crash 8yrs ago (not my fault) hospital found kidney prob', (Nephrotic Syndrome) then diabetic (2014-Insulin Dependent) & recently Warfarin for the DVT....among a plethora of other med's.! A hospital...
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    Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Nocturnal Leg Cramps

    Hi BaliRob Re: Leg cramps, my GP suggested half a glass of Tonic Water before bed, it works for me.