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You could try a second opinion from another hospital, it is your right

I wonder how many of you have checked whether your medication is vegan. You might be surprised, and its not your doctor or pharmacist to tell you whether they are.

I have also spoken at length with the pharmacists at the gp surgery who tell me it’s not their problem. It is for the local pharmacists who tell me it’s not their problem either they can only dispense what they are told, which is nothing, so they give me what’s in the shelf.

Magnesium stearate and shellac

Apparnetly there is a nationwide shortage of metformin SR

I have been without my metformin for a little over two weeks, because I need vegetarian suitable and mjy pharmacy, cannot source a supplier. I have given the the names of three suppliers but apparently they still cannot get any. I am using insulin without much success currently, despite having...

I have been given Metformin by my surgery which is not suitable for vegetarians. I run out today, and I would appreciate any advice you may have about which is suitable for vegetarians as my surgery has told me its my prblem to sort out.

I have been a type ?? for twenty years, I also have multiple other problems, mainly muscular dystrophy. Iam aware that diabetes can cause muscle weakness but it seems that not having enough sugar in the system makes me weak and tired. I have, of course, found littlein the literature about this...

I eat a small, and I do mean small, bowl of unsweetened cornflakes an hour later I am spiking 16 +. Running out of sensible ideas to eat something now. I can only stand for around five minutes so cooking is out.

According to the news today 7000 extra people have died as a result of the quality of diabetic health services. A quick read through this topic adequately explains why.

I told my GP that I am having increasing problems trying to inject and soon I will not have the strength t do it. They said they would pass it on to the diabetic team ( joke). Three months later still waiting to hear back! Will have to stop taking insulin in the near future through lack of support.

Thank yu for your thoughts. I have no diabetic tam and indeed no support from the GP as they always refer questions to the diabetic nurse who never answers them. I have tried to get a referral to another hospital but they will not accept me so I am managing on my own. I do believe COVID wiped...

Amongst a plethora of pills my medications is glucophage x 2 twice a day and Insulin Lantus once a day. Currently 18 units a day but I am experimenting with it so it can vary. I measure my blood sugar around 8 or so time a day, before meals and before going out. Diet wise I am a vegetarian that...

I discovered, rather than was told, that my HbA1C was 60. I have been diabetic for around twenty years and these are the first results that I have become aware of. Not sure if I am Type 1 or Type 2, thus my questions, what actions should I take to try and reduce the value? My pin prick tests...

6.3 but went out last night so higher than normal.

I am looking after my diabetic care. The last time I asked for help I got a reply over two years later. I have a clinical background so its not too hard for me.

Thank you for the details EllieM. I do see my physios for treatment for my muscle problems. They are looking into different options for me as well. But like with diabetes I am on my own with no medical support. I will be travelling to see them next week so I hope that they can find something...

Thank you Jaylee that sounds like a thing thing. as it appears there is very little effort involved. I shall suggest it to my GP when I speak to them. It has also been suggested I get a nurse around to do it. Apart from the cost, which I am well aware of after thirty years in the NHS, it takes...

Thank you all for your replies. To clarify mattes I use 4mm Lantus pens which are the only insulin I can use as a vegetarian. I have body wide pain in all my muscles and joints, and weakness in most of my muscles. This has especially affected my breathing as my right llug has ceased operation...

I use a Lantus pen once a day. I get no help with household chores