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not sure if this is the place to post this but here goes, i have a certain problem that requires sildenafil(viagra) but my gp gave me a private prescription but i thought i am eligable for it free or am i mistaken :?:

as i have noticed today that i keep feeling a vibration under my right foot around the pad where the toes are but have been getting cramp in the calf muscle on my left leg. i was told i have nerve damage to my left hand fingers they have been numb for around 2 years and now loose my balance and...

hi all, see doctor today and he said that i am to give another urine sample to test it may be stones or progression of my kidney disease so will post when i know more :)

i have an appointment booked withmy gp on tuesday next week for my left arm long story but basically aches in muscles when i use it and seems weaker but have been diagnosed with diabetic kidney disease and leaking proteins into my urine and am on ramipril but recently been getting bad pains in...

after seeing my doctor today he said the blood test is ok my damage is not bad and keeping me on ramipril permanantly. he said that this and the numbness in my hands are all due to diabetes but my control is very good and my blood pressure is well maintained so still buying my own strips etc...

just got back from surgery about my memory problems but he said my hba1c is great at 42 (6.0%) :D but the urine test shows my kidneys are leaking and gave me Ramipril 2.5mg and have blood test in 2 weeks :shock:

i went to db nurse due to memory clinics suggestion and she said she feels i've got good control but is sending me for hba1c and other tests and urine too she checked my feet but thinks my numbness in a couple of toes is probably due to my spina biffida problems but got a call from surgery today...

had my results for this years retinal screening and all is ok :D had memory problems that have been going on for a long time now and see a sr at a memory clinic and after some tests he explained to me and my wife that i have an attention deficiancy and hyperactivity disorder basicaly i have...

i appoligise for posting in the wrong area not sure where to put it. merry xmas to everyone on db forum and a happy new year :D sorry not been about really busy time and been poorly having issues with my short term memory for a while and going to be referred to a clinic. :shock:

hi every one just wanted to say good morning, i've been really busy what with schools and have now got three rabbits one of which is a rescue and was extremely badly mistreated so is very scared of people at the mo but she lets me stroke her now, i hope everyone is doing good today :D had my...

went to doctors because i had a bad fall and he said i was ok just the ongoing problems as usual i then queeried again why i have had numbness to my thumb and fingers on the left hand for over a year now and i was concerned i was told it's probably the diabetes :( i've also started to notice...

hiya to everyone, got back from diabetes nurse and been told i've done brilliant and do not need to be seen for a year :D in january b pressure 140/72 weight 124.kg total chol 5.2 sugars 7.5 april weight 119.kg b pressure 132/68 hba1c 7.1 total chol 5.1 today weight 114.kg b pressure 123/60...

just thought i'd say been drifting for a short while after hospitalised but back firing on all cylenders am trying to get back on track, now down to 18 stone 1lb had test taken for my second hba1c hope the results are even better than the last one 3 months ago, no reason why they should'nt be so...

hi all got admitted to hospital and told i've now got angina and may of had a minor heart attack been given soluble asprin and a gtn spray :( must admit spray works wonders when i use it my veins kept collapsing when they tried to put feeds in me and am now full of bruises, had to have...

hi everyone, felt tired this morning so got up late (11.15) and still felt tired so took my sugers before my breakfast and was 14.4 mmol/l :shock: i have not eaten or drank anything i don't normally the night before i am lower carbing. maybe just an off day so only had one small slice of...

was just told that on my urine tes last january my acr was slightly raised :?: what is acr and should i be concerned or is slightly raised normal for a type 2 if anyone knows please reply. regards Rob....... ps diet only at moment.

hi everyone, am type 2 and decided that just for valentines day had a chineese take away for dinner i had chicken curry boiled rice and sweet n sour prawn balls yet tested blood 3 and a hallf hours later and only registred 8.7 :o i was expecting it to rocket to the moon any ideas why. Rob..... :)

wow was told by dn i have lost just over a stone what a great feeling this is can't weight (PUN) :lol: to lose much much more am now down to 19.2 stone from 20.5 at xmas. just thought i would share this with you all. i know i'm not the firs nor will be the last. thank you everyone for all the...

Hi everybody been trying to lower my carbs i was a big eater but have been low carbing about a week now got my bg's down to average 6.6 :D my bg's have not spiked yet and keeping a level line (ish) :D ive cut out pasta rice no sweets cakes or biscuits etc. had small slice wholemeal toast with...

hi, not sure where to pose this one so appoligies if it's the wrong place. am type 2 diet only at mo trying carb counting but i weigh 20.5 stone and am trying to lose weight and keep bg down, yesterday had 1 slice medium wholemeal toast with small amount of shop brand olive spread then for...