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  1. Elizabeth__m

    Feeling overwhelmed

    I am type 2, high BP, and IBS. I have calcification in my hip joints due to my diabetes and am in constant pain. I lecture in a university, and am currently trying to organise my course for the new semester-online/offline delivery, live lectures and recorded ones with captions. I am on a...
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    Change of meds

    I am type 2, was on metformin, gliclazide and victosa injection. I also have IBS. I rang my doc on Monday as my bg readings were really high. He suspected a bug, masked by my IBS . He stopped my metformin for a few days and upped my gliclazide. Today I feel totally drained, no energy at all...
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    Type 2 + Crohn's Disease?

    Hi, I was diagnosed with Type 2 about 2 1/2 years ago. The past few months I have been quite ill and my GP now thinks I also have Crohn's. Does anyone on here have Crohn's as well? Feeling a bit overwhelmed to be honest. Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.
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    Type 2 High BG - due to stress?

    Hi, my fasting BG is usually about 8. When I tested myself this morning it was 19.2. I have a major exam today, could the big spike in my BG be down to stress?
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    It never rains but it pours...

    I was diagnosed with Type 2 about three months ago, and although it took me a while I was beginning to come to terms with my diagnosis, and had started to make changes to my lifestyle in order to help improve my health. I had begun to watch my diet, and take more exercise, and I lost over a...
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    Desmond Course

    I have been recently diagnosed with Type 2, and my GP has sent me on this course. I go for the first session tomorrow and I have no idea what to expect - has anyone here been on the Desmond course? Is it any use? Thanks.
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    Binge Eating

    Sorry, I just have to let off some steam. My diet has been going well up to now, but I have been under a lot of pressure in work this week and I just lost it. I ate all round me and now I am so cross with myself. I need to get out of the way of turning to food as a comfort - does anyone have...
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    Sickness

    I am very recently diagnosed, and when I was speaking to my doctor (briefly) she said the undiagnosed sickness I have been experiencing for over a year is probably not connected to my diabetes. Yet on this site it is listed as a symptom! I am confused.
  9. Elizabeth__m

    Hi All

    Hi - after being very unwell for nearly a year, I was finally diagnosed on Friday with Type 2. I am feeling a bit overwhelmed with it all at the moment to be honest, still trying to get my head round things :( I was given my diagnosis over the phone and have yet to speak to my doctor properly...