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Thanks I don't know how long it's been like this to be honest I've always had a fast heart beat and my blood pressure a bit weird normal but low the highest it's been is 130 but I'm only 27yrs will see GP then :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Was wondering if any one new what my bpm should be? Mines always over a 100 even at resting. I'm not sure if that's normal for me? My thyroid a fine as that's been checked recently. My cholesterol is 5 I don't no if that's good or bad? I know diabetics are more at risk of heart disease but I...

Sorry to hear you have no luck at the moment I struggled to get a wheelchair but like you I like to be out and walk my dog. In the end I managed to get one through my GP so that may be an option. I've heard a lot of hospitals don't check the temperature of there patients feet I feel that's not...

That's a shame I don't understand why they misdiagnose a lot you would think they would no what they are doing by now our age probably dosent help. My lefts in an air cast my right has now healed and I've started weight bearing in a supportive shoe think it will be a whole year before I'm back...

It is I keep getting set back just feels like it's always gonna go from one foot to the other. Mine happened in May also luckily I've had no ulcers but it's terribly frustrating :( very life changing and still no awareness about it. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I kind of expected about 5 months but it's 9 months today I ring them weekly just to get the same answer it's ridiculous sometimes think they want us just to give up. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Sorry to hear that. it's bad enough having this condition out our young age never mind us having it in both feet! I hope your getting enough advice and support through this condition. How long have you had and what stage are you at? If you don't mind me asking. An ulcer too Sent from the...

My GP rang me yesterday she went through the report she sent to dvla. She had ticked that I wasn't mentally stable instead of that I am. She was very apologetic and she is lovely. So she's writing to dvla so hopefully it will be sorted but I'll keep you informed :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi just a small update rang my GP yesterday and shall we say she was VERY VERY angry as she had put nothing of the sort. But it was the second time in 2 weeks that her diabetic patients have had there licence revoked for pretty much nothing. She's ringing me back some time this week so hopefully...

Hi how are things going any more on the update? Think my phones lost a few posts :( Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks everyone I will certainly be doing that Monday morning. And will let you all know how it goes your an amazing group who have helped me so much best wishes to you all and thank you Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks for the advice had my licence for 6 years now and have always been upfront about any of my conditions. Do you think if my GP did get it wrong I'm likely to get it back. It just sounds like a stupid reason for taking it off me. I'll ring GP up on Monday do you think I should ring dvla up...

I had to send my driving licence back in December for my every 3 years info update. Today I had a letter back saying that they have revoked my licence because I have suffered a psychiatric illness. I was put on a low dosage 15mg of antidepressant 3 weeks ago at the moment I'm suffering from...

Hi thanks for the reply I've written to my MP yesterday and if I don't get a response I will take it to some one higher. I imagine I'm not the only person who is having this problem. Seems to be that people who are disabled are bullied into giving up on help. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

It's awful I don't know what's wrong with this government disabled people are struggling because ignorant people have abused the system. Is that PIP he's getting or is this another benefit? Sorry you've had to repeal twice and still told a blunt no! I don't know if you have or not but can...

Hi sorry to hear your not been looked after the best. Are you on Facebook there's a great Facebook page which offers a lot of help and support. Like you say there's no information out there it's a very frustrating condition. The good news is you've started treatment I'm not sure what an air...

Yes did mean PIP and know still waiting 8 months later and preparing myself for them saying no. But if they do then I'll have to go back to work. Even if I still have Charcot I can't afford to keep living like this Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

It's a very serious condition!! Dot get me wrong I know some diabetics that don't have any problems I think I'm just unlucky. Yes was non weight bearing from the start however it took me 3 months to actually get hold of a wheelchair. I'm now weight bearing on right as that has healed. But pretty...

Diabetes type 1 and type 2 can cause neuropathy a complication of diabetes due to lack of sugar control being the most leading cause. Neuropathy can be reversed with control but no always. I've only had diabetes myself for 14 years and 8 of those years were un stable blood sugars between 20-30...

Thanks for the advice will see GP just to be on the safe side like you say it will put my mind at rest. Sorry to hear you've had pneumonia I've heard it's not very pleasant and imagine its a lot harder with diabetes too. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App