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    background retinopathy

    My last hba1c was 7. I'm due for another soon although it may have gone up a bit this time as I was really poorly a few weeks ago with an infection and was admitted to hospital because I was dka! But I'm hoping it hasn't put my levels Off too bad. I've only been admitted once in 12 years and it...
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    background retinopathy

    Thank you for responding.I really appreciate it. :-) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    So fed up!!!

    Hi could I suggest doing s few nights of testing around 3 am it's could be that your going low in the night.which could explain high numbers in the morning. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    background retinopathy

    Just had a look at the link you sent. I sort of understand what it is now.lol. I've been diabetic for almost 12 tears and I really didn't know Much about retinopathy till now.thanks noblehead :-)
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    background retinopathy

    I'm seeing my doctor next week.I've just joined another group for ppl with fibromyalgia on Facebook and have written down a list if things I want to ask.I've tried to do a little research On the meds I take and it does seem like one in particular that I take (amitriptyline)can affect sugar...
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    background retinopathy

    I was a little worried.I already carb count everything I eat.but my sugar levels can still spiral out of control at times because of the meds I take for my fibromyalgia. I really dint want to add to my problems with retinopathy to.I think I maybe try adjusting my diet again.I was doing...
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    background retinopathy

    Hi everyone.I've just had a letter with the results of my eye test for this year and it's saying I have background retinopathy.that's 2 years in a row now I've had this.but no one has explained what it even means.should I be worried??
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    Fibromyalgia

    Hi Clare and Lindsay how do u cope with your sugar levels wen your having a bad day with fibromyalgia pain? I struggle so bad that I sometimes give up on myself which I know in turn makes my pain worse but I find it really hard to talk to ppl about it because I feel they won't understand or tell...
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    Diabulimia

    Hi I've just read your posts and I'm beginning to realise I am not alone.I to skip shots on purpose it started when I had my thyroid removed I'm terrified if putting on all the weight I struggled so badly to lose before I has the op.I'm too ashamed to tell anyone what I'm doing to myself and I'm...
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    Fibromyalgia

    Hi I have fibromyalgia and type 1 diabetes.if you wanna chat :-)
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    thyroidectomy and diabetes

    Just letting you know how I got on.I had my op on the 2nd Dec.so it's almost 3 weeks now and in doing good.my sugar levels were a bit unstable in the hospital.due to being on sliding scale.and I had to stay in a few days after as I got an infection.but all in all am feeling ok.still get tired...
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    painful legs

    Doctors will tell you that neuropathy develops over time with high sugar levels.but in my opinion .being a sufferer myself.I'm 31.I would say it is possible.does it get worse when your sugar levels are running high? Get yourself checked out.and ask for a vascular specialist to take a look at...
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    thyroidectomy and diabetes

    Thank you for your advise.I wrote over active by accident.I'm actually under active.I take 200 mg of Levi thyroxine at the moment.but I'm thinking they will up it once I've had my thryroid removed.did your dad have any problems with his weight after the op.I go in on the 25 th Nov.will let you...
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    thyroidectomy and diabetes

    I'm due to have a total thyroidectomy in November.I'm also type 1 diabetic.I have a large goiter due to my over active thyroid.I'm very worried about the whole thing and wondering if there's anyone who has had this op.and their experience.