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    Tonight on itv

    There is a programme on itv tonight regarding aging well. I am featured as having got my type 2 into remission. My piece only lasts for a couple of minutes and I haven’t seen it yet but it may interest people.
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    Maculopathy, frightened and confused

    I have macular oedema and do all I can to keep my sugars stable. My hba1c is 36 but I have sugar spikes due to the steroids I am on for Polymyalgia Rheumatica. I have regular treatment that keeps it stable.
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    rapid drop in A1C

    I dropped mine and now have diabetic macular oedema although my hba1c is now 36. Convinced it is because I dropped so fast
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    What Powers does the Diabetic Nurse Have?

    The dip wee test is to check if thetpre is any protein in the urine, The kidney function test is a blood test
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    Wow - Remission is possible!

    I have been following the LCHF diet since diagnosis over 5 years ago. My first hba1c whilst on gliclazide was 39 so was taken off the gliclazide. My hba1c levels have stayed under 39 but pleased to say my last one was 36. I take prednisolone for polymalgia rheumatica ( my diabetes is steroid...
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    Remission

    I have type 2 and been in remission for 5 years. I still get my annual checks. Do you think I will continue to receive these?
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    Covid booster and flu vaccination

    I had mine 4 days apart and it doesn’t seem to have affected my bs
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    What Glucose meter does everyone use?

    I use Agamatrix Jazz as supplied by my doctor
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    Type 2 Still Under Control

    I have been in remission for 5 years. Last hba1c was 37 and having my review in a couple of days. I hope it is still as good
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    Blood pressure...

    My nurse is happy for me to do readings at home 3 times a day for 5 dsys
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    What Powers does the Diabetic Nurse Have?

    I believe it is to see if there is protein in your urine
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    Anti VEGF injections vs laser for retinopathy

    I have had laser recommended again as my consultant says it is more permanent and I shouldn’t need injections as often. Any thoughts and how does it compare to injections pain wise. I had injections this morning with no problems. My consultant has ordered a dye test first to see if it is...
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    T2s: What was your fasting BG this morning, and what did you eat yesterday?

    Mine was 4.8 this morning and yesterday I ate Breakfast at 8.00 one slice of sourdough bread and one of Hilo both with peanut butter on A snack of cheese ( a small piece of cheddar. Evening meal of salad - lettuce, tomatoes, radishes, avocado, salad onions, nuts and seeds with one burger (no roll)
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    Coronovirus deaths & diabetes

    I also have PMR and take steroids which weaken the immune system. My type 2 is controlled by diet and I have a hba1c of 35. Hopefully I will not catch it
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    BBC news story on diabetes and corvid.

    I am hoping I am not at too great a risk. I am type 2, well controlled by diet with hba1c of 35 but aged 66.