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As I said in my previous post, everybody is different and deals with weight differently. In my case, being a kidney patient and t2 diabetic, it is more easy for me to lose the excess as most of it is fluid. But I still find that sticking to a healthy diet works for me and as long as I don't over...

True, but I can only go by my own experiences Tim2000s. Just trying to be helpful on the subject. I realise that every patient is different and will have a different experience to me.

Hi LauraC27, further to other replies you've had on this subject. May I tell you of my experiences? I used to go to bed with a BG of around 9mmols and wake the following morning with one of 4.5 - 5.5 on Lantus using 6 units. However I now don't take any insulin at all now unless my BG is...

Hardly any, in fact I lost about 3kg!! Mind you most of that was excess fluid which came off whilst on dialysis. Had a very good Xmas overall. Not supposed to indulge in alcoholic beverages due to a liver problem but did have 1 half glass of procssecco with Xmas dinner. Pancreas appearing to be...

Maybe but I prefer a natural remedy if available instead of chemicals. Colpermin is available in most pharmacies without perscription if you wish to pay for it at around £5.60 a box of 20 or £19.99 for a box of 80 capsules (prices may vary where you shop).

Further to my recent posts. Just heard that my new heamodialysis schedule will be ready next week Jan 6th to let me know whether I'll be doing morning or afternoons 3 times a week. Also back on the transplant list after my recent suspension during my recent stay in hospital. Hooray!!!!!!

Further to my recent posts. My weight 6 months ago was 68.8kg, now it's down to 63.1kg. Admittedly a lot of that was fluid build up due to inadequate clearance whilst on pd. But a significant improvement just the same. I am now at my correct dry weight for the first time in months. I have never...

I use peppermint oil capsules to control any stomach cramps or spasms. Look for a medicine called Colpermin or ask your gp for it on perscription. Also there is another brand called Mintec. Try these! They worked a treat for me.

Further to my last communique FYI my last blood results as of 2 weeks ago. Hba1c 4.9, hb 12, liver normal, ferritin 154, cholestrol 5, urea normal, albumin normal. Since leaving the kidney ward here in Plymouth, Devon where I was treated for a blocked pd line. I am now home and recuperating...

Hi Gezzabelle, my name's Alan and I became diabetic when I had a kidney transplant in December '98, and the resulting steroid damage to my pancreas. However it would seem that after 14yrs my pancreas has decided to function again!! My morning BM is between 4.5 to 7 mmols and I check it 3 - 4...

Ok, thanks fo the explanation Mafat, it's always good to learn from fellow peers who have knowledge to pass on.

Hi all, have a look at my new thread re; restless legs syndrome. If anybody has any answers I'd be grateful.

Here's a conundrum, is restless leg syndrome a diabetic symptom or a renal symptom? I know it's to do with nerve damage to your legs and feet but is it it sugar damage or something else, maybe an inbalance in blood chemistry? Anybody out there got any ideas? I ask because I suffer from this and...

Not sure what you mean by beta cells Mafat, sounds to technical for me. Having said that, I'm always willing to learn. I've been a renal patient for over 30 yrs so know quite a lot about that side of things. Being diabetic just complicates things a bit more. I am surprised though that after 14ys...

Thank's azure, and the rest of the diabetes global community for your help i'll let you know how i get on with with my returning pancreatic function. fingers crossed all goes well.!!

What's a CGM????

Thanks catherinecherub, just had a chat with my consultant and it was sugessted it might be that my pancreas has started to work again. at this stage he advised me to keep a very close eye on my bm readings and to top up my insulin on 3-4 units of lantus once a day. wish i had one of those bm...

Hi SunnyExpat, well im in hospital at present because of a blocked pd line (peritaneal dialysis line). haven't eaten much at present, but getting there. i noticed that even with a bm of 9 or 10 if i take even the smallest dose of novorapid or lantus insulin possible my bm plummets to a low of...

is it possible that after 14 years my pancreas has started to function again? it stopped working due to the steroids i had to take after my kidney transplant.