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    Is Ozempic causing depression

    Hi, Does anyone have experience of Ozempic and depression/mood changes? I’ve read some articles that state it can trigger depression in some people but on others it says there’s no link. I’d really like to get some real life experiences from anyone that’s taken it and noticed a change in mental...
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    Oxempic and depression

    Ozempic not oxempic ‍♀️
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    Oxempic and depression

    Hi, has anyone had experience with Ozempic and causing/triggering depression? Ive researched and there’s mixed info so wanted to hear some real peoples experiences.
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    Can Amlodipine cause Neuropathy?

    Hi, I have had similar arthritic pain in my hands since starting amalodopine. I was first put on it in Decembervand a week after the pain began. I took myself off of it and the pain went(but in the mean time I also saw a rheumatologist who injected steroids into both hands) well my blood...
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    There is hope after lots of laser and operations for proliferative retinopathy

    No definitely not a moaning Minnie at all. I know when you have something like this you just want reassurance that it's going to be ok. Like I said my first eye took a year to sort itself out after the op so 3 months isnt so bad. As noblehead said, if you have any concerns and are not happy...
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    There is hope after lots of laser and operations for proliferative retinopathy

    Apologies for the typos. Thats what happens when you use your phone to write more than a few words lol ;)="leb, post: 512712, member: 45044"]Hi I didnt have a black mark either but one eye looked bloody for about 3-4 months. I too have a droopy eyelid but im pretty sure it was like that before...
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    There is hope after lots of laser and operations for proliferative retinopathy

    Hi I didnt have a black mark either but one eye looked bloody for about 3-4 months. I too have a droopy eyelid but im pretty sure it was like that before. I had my right eye done in august 2012 and my keft eye April 13. i haven't needed the cataracts doing in either eye and hope this remains...
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    There is hope after lots of laser and operations for proliferative retinopathy

    I'll kerp my fingers crossed for you noblehead :)ote="noblehead, post: 512361, member: 11028"]That is great news that your vision has improved and you've now got a 3 year licence, hopefully no more bleeds from now onand the outlook is more positive Leb's :) I'm just in the process of renewing...
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    Vitreal Haemorrhage and Lucentis injections

    Hi I can only spesk about the bleeds as I haven't experienced the other. my first consultant said give it time and more lsser. When I met my 3rd consultant (notyby choice but am so great full that I got swapped to him) he laid it on the line. Basically my bleeding wasnt going to stop without...
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    There is hope after lots of laser and operations for proliferative retinopathy

    Hi all, I haven't been on here for a while but really wanted to come back and let people know how things have gone for me since developing severe proliferative retinopathy in march 2012. I have had many thousands laser shots in each eye and ended up needing a vitrectomy operation to remove the...
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    is it possible to improve kidney function

    Thanks for your input it's very much appreciated Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    downloading pump info with diasend

    Hi ive been on the animas vibe since last August. Yes it does take a while but I wouldn't worry as these bursts of basal are so tiny its not likely to have an impact on your bg. My dn told me its ok discon to take a bath, which I do, and I never need to adjust ot to make up for the bit I've...
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    Insulin pump

    Yep definitely carb counting is a must and to be honest with or without the pump using the DAFNE principles makes controlling your levels muvh esxier Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Insulin pump

    Hi I have been on a pump since last August. It is great for me and has improved my control amazingly but I must add that if you dont know how to carb count, work out your ratios etc then a pump is pointless because you need to have this knowledge to be able to use it accordingly. The whole...
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    Insulin pumps

    I cant recommend a pump enough. I kniw we are all different so obviously its a personal choice but for me my control is better than its ever been since going on the pump 8months ago. Ive been diabetic for nearly 23 years and this along with the DAFNE course has changed the way I manage the...
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    is it possible to improve kidney function

    Hi all I haven't been on for a while as my retinopathy cam back with a vengeance. Ive now had a vitrectomy in both eyes anf am hoping that's the start of the end tomy eye pproblems. Anywsy I got a call from my dn to say my kidneys have got worse and im now in stage 3 of ckd. My ladt gfr was...
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    pumps

    Hi caretaker I got my pump in august this year after being diagnosed 21yrs ago. I niw have the best control since diagnosis. Dont get me wrong it takes quite a bit of working out to begin with but once you find what works for you it really is, in my opinion, the best thing ive had. I had 13or so...
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    Retinopathy can get anyone !!

    Hi janie Just wanted to ask you how long it took to get yoir tetinopathy under control. I found out in march this year that i had proliferative retinopathy and have hadtons of laser and a vitrectomy since. My diabetesws unstable for about 14yrs before this but i have now got a pump since august...
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    High fat meals

    I was talking to my dsn yesterday about this as this happens uf u eat a chinese meal. Im on a pumo so its a bit easier to spread the dise but i get exactly the same. Its all giid until the mirning after. She said high fat meals can actually make u more insulin resustant so you may also need to...
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    proliferative retinopathy I'M SO SCARED

    Keeping everything crossed for u unbeliever rhat u get some goid news on ur next vusit :-) Thought id share some good news with u all. Although rhe whole eye business is still unstable rhe same cant be said dir my overall duabetic contrll. I went on the pump in august and have gained even...