Search Results

  1. S

    Should I be worried? Eye screening

    Hi everyone. So I’ve just had my eye screening results back and I have signs of diabetic maculopathy. I’ve been told I now need to be further examined and being referred to the surveillance screening pathway. My diabetes has always been badly controlled so I know it’s my own fault however...
  2. S

    Heartburn

    Hi just wondering if heartburn is common with diabetics? I don't get it often but when I do Iam violently sick - any advice?
  3. S

    Itchy head?

    Hi, does anyone else suffer with itchy head? Iam type 2 on tablets and insulin. It keep getting tiny spots in my head that become extremely itchy - it's not nits, I've checked I also get them in my nose sometimes too. It's hard to describe
  4. S

    Night time hypos

    Hi I've started a new drug - forxiga 10mg one a day along side 26units of novomix30 2times daily and 1 SR metformin. My question is, how best do I treat night time hypos as I seem to be getting close to the point, like light headed, weak legs and shaking all over etc all the symptoms. I've...
  5. S

    Should I be worried about background retinopathy?

    My latest annual eye test showed background retinopathy, should I be worried? My last hba1c was very high 117 I think and for the last 3 years my levels have been 15+ as high as 33. I've just stared new drugs and taking my diabetes very seriously now where I wasn't before but still want...