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Thanks for the replies. Dr said it was 10 but not how to convert from 86, so will now use the converter posted. I was diagnosed in April 2010 as Diabetic 2. Was prescribed Metformin 500mg x1, but even the slow release version gives me stomach ache and woozy head so have never taken them for any...

Had a result of 86 which I told Dr's receptionist meant nothing to me. Can anyone identify what this actually equates to ? Have an appt to see diabetic nurse but have to wait a week. Also been told have an albumin reading which is a ' bit ' high. Again any advise would be appreciated. Went to...

I saw a hospital dietician three times - stopped going as most of the food recommended was Medium to High GI. There are some very good books on low GI and low GI load available. Patrick Holford springs to mind. Most libraries will be happy to advise.

Hi, I actually had this test yesterday. (2nd one since diagnosis April 2011). Really do not worry. Yes they put drops in your eyes which made my eyes water and sting - that soon wears off. Then you wait apx. 15 minutes for your pupils to dilate and then have 4 photo images taken. I was shown...

I had an appointment with the diabetics nurse last week at my instigation. The visiting nurse who I met once was an absolute mine of diabetes infio but sadly he will no longer visit the practise. as the other nurse is back from maternity leave. It took three attempts to take my blood...

I should go th the gp as soon as you can or an optician. I had an eye test yesterday and apparently have high pressure in both eyes which can be a sign of glaucoma. One more test to go and if the pressures are high again then I have to got to the eye hospital. Was given a hand out on eye...

I have mentioned it to two Dr's and they both of the opinion it's a condition you get as you get older and pretty much dismissed it. Will mention it to the diabetic nurse next week. You say there are several conditions that cause drying of the mucus membranes of the body. What might I be looking...

Thanks Sid, interesting article . Hadn't thought of googling a question !

Does anyone know if there is a link between Type 2 diabetes and high eye pressure/ glaucoma ? Had general eye test yesterday and eye pressures were high. Had to go back today for another more sophisticated test with an eye probe to read thickness of cornea and the pressures again. Still high 26...

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Are you feeling any better ?

Thats a wonderful achievement Alison. Do you have any advice on low carb diets or recommend any books ? i notice you grow veg ? I'd love to - have a very small garden though. Did grow tomatoes and runner beans the last 2 yrs , not enough to live on though LOL. Do grow quite a few herbs which I...

Let us know how you get on friday, that's some weight loss.Well done ! What sort of diet did you go on and did you exercise ?

Hi , All new to me in the last 12 months, can fully understand that yr upset as there are days when I feel completely flat. It is difficult for others to understand.You sound as if you are in your teenage yrs , never an easy age, could be your hormones aren't helping if you are crying all the...

Thanks H What do you class as a low dose ?

Thanks Grazer, must have taken ages to type all that ! Does it count as exercise ? JOke Will update you.

Hi Mary, Thanks for your reply. My partners wife died eight years ago from a heart attack. She had been ill for a number of years and he had cared for her. Don't want to cause him any worry as you 'll probably understand. How long have you had T2 ? And do you have any symptoms ? I don't...

Hi everyone ? Is ther anybody on the forum that has an HBa1c over 9.2 that is non medicating ? This is my first and only reading and I am trying to control my T2 with diet and exercise . Difficult to know what is going on with my blood as I've said before my Dr does not issue monitors. Also...

this is my fifth post as suggested by daisy1 ( thanks Daisy )Does pm'd mean sent a personal message ?

I have been prescribed Metformin and have queried its effect if you do drink alcohol. My DR just said I shouldn't drink anyway and the pharmacist said normal guidelines. 2- 3 for a female per day should be ok. Trouble is I am drinking more than that since diagnosed as very down about being a...