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    Hysterectomy and diabetes

    Hi All My 1st post to this forum. I am due to have a hysterectomy due to an ovarian cyst, so going to remove everything via open surgery. I am extremely anxious about this and having this major operation, very fearful of complications or infections. Just wanted some advice more so. Trying my...
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    Depression and diabetes nightmare

    Natalie 1974 Sounds like you need a break from it all to regroup and start again. Remember that this is your journey, live it as you desire yet enjoy every step. Sending thoughts. Inhale Exhale and breath. All the best.
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    Getting Signed off Work

    Well unsure of your financial situation but Credit Unions are very supportive. Finding ways to bring on that 2nd income can be hazardous to your health, find a trust worthy lodger or house mate. If I could retire now, I would but those bills still need paying. Hate the stress this brings...
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    diabetes and sebaceous cysts

    Hi All I get cysts a lot, on my 7th now and recently two one after another. Hate them, yet now trying HiBiScrub (antimicrobial skin cleanser), to use after washing. This was prescribed by the Dr, so not sure how much of a difference this will make as not sure of what else to use as I usually...
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    Just being nosey - where is everyone from

    Hi all I'm from Leicester, came back just over 20yrs ago as I was living in Coventry (boring as it was). So I'm still as young as I feel lol. Watching Eastenders and getting all the gos, need to get a life really. Hope your all are enjoying the snow, yuk just waiting for it to go as I'm too...
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    itchy

    Things have finally calmed down now, but needed to take meds that sorted me out e.g. cream, antibiotics, soluble solution to drink. Still keeping an eye on things. Heard that natural yogurt is really good, anyone tried this one? Not sure what the effects for for men and how you manage this but...
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    itchy

    Hi there I'm new to the forum and recently diagnosed T2, so glad I joined as I have the same 'itchy' problem that has been going on for a while. Had a course of antibiotics now on a 2nd course, even trying thrush cream etc. :oops: What a night mare, hate it and feel in pain all the time...