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My father in law is currently in intensive care with his heart. In the bed opposite was a man who could have been late 50's. I was chatting to his daughter in the family room on the unit and she said he had liver failure and other organs were also affected by his diabetes and he could not be...

A few months ago the dietician and I discussed 1.5 as I do not present as a typical type 2 according to her. My GP will not test me for GAD65 or C Peptitdes, I think that is what they are? I have offered to pay but she said I need to see a specialist but due to "red tape" I would only get these...

My hb1 is 35 or 5.3 after 4 months of a strict diet, about 50g carbs a day. My dietician wants me to try up my carbs a bit but agrees with my low carb diet but my GP wants me off my 1 metformin a day. I am confused, I would like to eat the odd sandwich or piece of toast but with no medication I...

I saw a really nice dietitian at the hospital yesterday who was actually very support of my low carb diet and said she wished more people understood how and what to eat. I nearly fell over! Saying that, she raised concerns I only take 1 500 SR metformin a day and how I have to eat so low carb...

I am so cross today, my dad has morning carers who go to get him washed or showered, dressed and make his breakfast and do his medicine, wash up what ever he needs to start the day. We then have a lunchtime hot meal delivered as he is unable to cook and I take over and make his tea and sort...

Does anyone use a vibation machine? We recently bought a new advanced model and it says it is recommended for diabetics. Our old machine is about 6 years old and no where near as aggressive as our new one so I was going to give it my disabled diabetic dad to try. If he sat on a chair and put his...

I am totally shocked that I have my results back and I have signs already of retinopathy, so soon? I was told 10 to 20 years can be the normal time for signs to show and if I have good control I might avoid all together. Has anyone else had a bad result at the first test? I have an appointment...

Hi, I wanted to share a strange conversation I had with a family friend yesterday. I was diagnosed with type 2 on Tuesday and put on metformin as my hospital results came back 8.2. It was a shock but my dad was fit and active when diagnosed but nearly 60, I am 42 and not a sweet tooth. I have...

Hi, I was diagnosed with type 2 today and I am very confused. My dad has had type 2 for years and after my mum passed away I now control his diet as he is disabled after a stroke. I got his diet under control and off insulin after 10 years so I feel I have some knowledge of the condition. An...