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    Assistance needed?

    Ok. I said I would not bother people on this forum anymore. I said I was not diabetic because the GP said I am not and has stopped replying to my emails I stopped smoking and started a pole fitness class once a week. Healthy, right? My blood sugar is only 10.5 and my urine tests have been...
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    T2 Diabetes Documentary

    Although I had already decided to leave the site (apparently I'm paranoid, so maybe I'm not diabetic at all) I stumbled upon this thread whilst searching for a previously aired documentary. http://www.shootuporputup.co.uk/forums/topic/looking-for-contributors-for-a-bbc-documentary/ This man is...
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    PCOS, Eating Disorders and Diabetes

    I just found this article... I myself had anorexia/bulimia, am apparently diabetic and was found to have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome last year. My situation seemed to run like the article described -Put on a lot of weight at puberty (possible PCOS onset) -Subsequently freaked out and...
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    Me vs GP

    Janecee knows how I feel. I don't get it. Years of skin problems, all sorts of recurring infections (thrush, tinea, UTIs etc), fatigue, family history of rampant T2, I have Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, clear acanthosis nigricans and from a Caribbean background. Home testing shows after any meal...
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    Numb Legs!!

    Arrgg!! Most of you know me and my hypochondriac whining by now. Undiagnosed, BG range anywhere between 6 and 19 lately I can temporarily ease this with certain drugs but my legs going to sleep and a crampy/pins and needles sensation all the way up to my hip is becoming increasingly...
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    I'm Sick! Thread

    The thread for everyone to whine about getting a little under the weather Warn each other of bugs going around in your area Be reminded to keep an extra eye on BG @_@ Wish eachother well and exchange home remedies. I managed to catch both a Somerset and London virus in seven days :( Mother...
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    UpDownUp ***???

    Hi ok, I said I would stop raving and panicking and be sensible but I have to ask someone what they think is going on when I see this kind of pattern so I know what to do.. I've been testing frequently or as and when I feel weird to work out patterns and to got ranting to the doctor with once I...
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    Alcohol to Control Hyperglycemia??!

    Errm, I'm not sure if this ties in to peoplw seeing better readings after eating sugar (sounds like the totally wrong thing to do but seems to work 0_o) FIrst off let me clarify I am NOT a habitual drinker. I would say I drink like 5 times a year. I do not go to parties or bars unless being...
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    How do these readings sound?

    Honestly? The GP surgery won't run tests. I phoned for the umpteenth time and argued with the receptionist until she had a doctor call me back 4 hours later. I told him my concerns (feeling weird around meals, PCOS, acanthosis nigricans and family history of Type2 etc) and he said best to do...
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    Diagnosis Trouble

    Ugh. Obviously no one WANTS to be diabetic but I'm having trouble being take seriously. I am going to sound like a hypochondriac, just letting you know... 5ft, 105-110lbs, 20 years old, Caribbean. I have a long history of repeated skin infections/fungal infections/rashes, digestive problems...
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    Metallic taste in mouth

    Hi guys. I had a bit of a weird episode today and ended up in hospital. Annoying as I'd made extra effort to get to my lecture on time and I have to travel over an hour to university! When I got home there was still this metallic taste in my mouth that I assumed would go away. I had heard...
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    Hello... Another confused one :/

    You've had 1000 of these posts I'm sure, so bear with me. Or just skip to the lower end of my intro... My name is Eboni, I have aspergers syndrome, I'm into animals and all areas of the arts. Lots of random freelance jobs. PM me to get to know me in detail I have a complex medical history...