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Hello Clay. I've been referred to the Community Diabetic clinic and I found them really good. Very supportive,lots of good advice. Unlike the GP they were able to take lots of time with me. Good luck

Mate, been there bought the T shirt, even on the SR version. After years of acid stomachs, and all the other symptoms, couldn't take it any longer and broke down in the docs. I am now on 2 SR a day which I seem to be able to tolerate There are alternatives, talk to your doc and insist on a...

It could be related to your dad's sleep problem as my dad had the same and keep "seeing things" You don't realise but you can get little proper restful sleep with this condition and it can make you feel "spaced out" Is your dad on any other medication as this can also cause people to see things...

Good for you ! I couldn't have put it better myself.

Simply, I am with you. I feel exactly like you do on some days. Feel free to have a rant Take care of yourself Jo x

Thanks everyone for the ideas, just for info, I spread jam&marmalade on v low carb crackers for breakfast

Does anyone know what brand and where I can get low sugar jam and marmalade. I looked on the internet but some of them seemed to be full of carbs ??? I have been eating Waitrose's own low sugar products but they still seem to spike me massively Thanks a zillion, Jo

I have been diabetic for nearly 10 yrs, am on 320mg glicazide, 1500 metformin and 20mg lisinopril. I low carb and try not to eat more than 100grms a day, which I know is lowish but not vlc. Both blood pressure and cholesterol level excellent, no diabetic complications so far. I have to adnmit...

It's that rare occasion when I think,blow it and have half a milk chocalate egg. I think it's seeing things as treats rather than the norm Happy Easter to everyone ! Jo x

Hello jfran. When I started on metformin I had real issues with my bowels and constant low level nausea. I then went onto slow release metformin and since then have had very little problems. If your bad stomach persists, it maybe worth asking your doc to change you onto this Good Luck, Jo

Hey Anna, many thanks for your reply, you touched on another of my real concerns - about finding the right insulin for me It took me a year to find the right balance of tablets, had bouts of feeling really ill I don;t want to have to go through that all over again Once again, many thanks Jo x

Hello everyone, I have been diabetic for 10 years, 7 years on meds. Good control until the past 2 years where for various reasons went off the rails Fortunately I have no diabetic complications, eyes fine, kidney function okand I am not overweight, average bs over the years between 6-7 Got...

Yes I was prescribed them for a spell but they made me feel really sick. Also had bad hypos Give them a go as with all things what doesn't suit some of us, suits others Best Wishes, Jo

You are absolutely right. I get a bit worried that whenever someone joins the forum, some members straightaway advise low carb. My advice is experiment and see what suits you and keeps your BS steady I am lowish carb and try to follow low GI diet

Re payment for prescribing, it certainly is correct in my PCT If you are a Diabetic, bonus is paid for statins, asprin and blood pressure medication

I take 75mg of asprin a day as prescribed by Doc. The reason being "You are at a greater risk of heart attack/stroke becauase of your Diabetes" I also take Lansaprozle to protect my stomach but I am beginning to think twice about Asprin