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I also have psoriasis and type 2, the psoriasis was diagnosed after the type 2, I had it prior, it was just never picked up. I don't see any changes myself, I still have flare ups that last for ages sometimes, and doesn't seem to be related to my sugars at all

I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic in March 2015 and didn't really take it too seriously, maybe a little bit of denial. Then in November 2015 I got the diagnosis of diabetic, this was a shock like it is to many others. I have always been active, had an active job, not had many symptoms. The only...

I have had high blood pressure medication since I was 24. I have tried lots of different ones. Sometimes the reason has been that after a few years on a medication, my blood pressure starts to creep up, so the doctor swoops me to another one. It's as if my body stops getting the effect from the...

PIP is a benefit that has replaced DLA for working age people. It still has two components, standard daily living and enhanced daily living, this is the care component. Then there is standard mobility and enhanced mobility for mobility issues. It is similar to DLA but has fewer levels on the...

I did feel better after diagnosis. Just keep taking the tablets and soldiering on. Hope you get sorted soon

Hi Shelley I too have breathlessness and rapid heart rate. Did you just have the normal ECG. The reason I ask is that my first one in the doctors came back normal. I was then getting angina symptoms so was sent off to hospital for a stress ECG. This showed up a few "abnormalities" so I needed...

I have had high blood pressure since I was 24 (quite a while ago now) and have been on medication ever since. To be considered to have high blood pressure you should really have three successive high readings. The 24 hour monitor is a good measure as they can work out your average throughout the...

Hello babsy2, as your wife is over State Pension age, have you tried to claim Pension Credit. It is there to help people with low income. The other benefits you receive may entitle you to extra income on top of the standard level for a couple. Hope this helps

Well done, keep up the good work

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Hello, I too am a recently diagnosed type 2. My dn put me on 2000mg metformin a day. I was to start with one with my evening meal for one week.the second week was one at lunch then one at evening meal for another week. Then one at lunch and two with evening meal for a week. Then two with both...

I am also diabetic and asthmatic, I have a qvar 100 brown preventer inhaler with which I take two puffs twice a day. I have not had any problems with weight gain. I have read that even though they are steroid sprays, as they are absorbed into the lungs, they do not contribute to weight gain...

Hello Amandapir, I too have been recently diagnosed as type 2 after 10 months of being pre-diabetic. It's such a shame that there seems to be a wide variety of people's experiences when first diagnosed. I have been lucky as my surgery gave me a double appointment with the diabetic nurse. She...

I had severe GORD back in the nineties. I had the barium meal, an acid test to test the strength of the acid in my stomach and of course an endoscopy. The conclusion to all of these tests was that the sphincter at the top of my stomach was weak and was allowing the acid to come out of my stomach...

I have recently been diagnosed as type 2. Not on any medication at present, waiting to see nurse again. I have found that I have a very short fuse and blow up at silly things. I had not noticed it myself until my wife pointed it out. She says I've been like it for a while, and it's not normal...

Your welcome, try to apply before as it takes a little while for them to set up the direct debit

I had the ache in the arm that lasted a day, no other reaction

I have used an Omron for over 10 years. I have always found it to be accurate. I have checked it against the surgery one and got the same readings.

Hi Tigerlily, I have been on BP medication since the age of 24. Every few years I have to change as my BP starts to creep up. My doctor keeps saying to me it's not a problem as there are so many choices of medication that there is always something different to try. I also have a pre-payment...

Hi I agree with catladyNZ about the Hba1c test as at the end of 2014 I had a test that was 45. I then had a repeat test 8 weeks later and was 47. This was then used to diagnose me as pre diabetic. Was given a little bit of advice re diet by DN but not that comprehensive. I went for my flu jab in...