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I found out I was Rh A- when I had my first daughter, I had to have an Anti-D injection within 72 hours of giving birth. In order to prevent rejection of any further pregnancies where the child is born with a + blood type. 3 of my 4 children were born Rh A-.

Hi Mep, Thank you for your reply, you're right I'm not newly diagnosed, it was actually back in 2012., however it is only recently that my levels have become out of control. My eyesight is showing signs of retinopathy, I have neuropathy in my feet & hands. I have had an appointment with my...

Thank you walnut_face and nosher. I'll try and cut out carbs as much as possible. I have a stomach problem that means i cannot tolerate high fat food. I'm going to do a bit of research through the low carb recipes to find low fat and low carb. Thank you again guys. X

Thank you for that Sharon, I'm getting tested to check if I have hemochromastostis and the doctor told me more or less the same as you have. Your advice has been very helpful but unfortunately the LCHF diet doesn't work for me because my digestive system can't tolerate high fat.

Hi I'm T2 and today started on Glycazide 40mg alongside my usual 2000mg Metformin today. My last HB was 98 (11.5%) so that's why my doctor started me on the new med. Fasting BG was 17.2 this morning had a slice of wholemeal toast with banana and a cup of black coffe no sugar so far today about...

Hi, I have just read some of the symptoms of Type 3 diabetes and to be honest I'm almost crying with relief. I was diagnosed with T2 in 2012 and recently my numbers are scary high, this morning before I got out of bed I checked my bg and it's 17.8 fasting, I received a call from my DN to tell me...

Type 2 in families

Hi Squire Yes I take Metformin I'm on 1500mg a day. I really appreciate the advice, I have contemplated coming off Metformin for a while due to other side effects, now my mind's made up.

Sorry to hear about your problem Stellan, my husband isn't diabetic but was diagnosed with bladder cancer 3 years ago. We had the same problem with appointments, in fact the day my dad died I was at the hospital with my husband who was supposed to undergo a further exploratory procedure despite...

Hi has anyone suffered from loss of taste and smell senses? I've looked through other forums and can't find anything. I'm type 2 diagnosed in 2012, I had a bit of a cold and cough back in January this year. I got over it within a couple of weeks but was left with this horrible aftertaste. And...

Thanks Noblehead, I'm actually type 2 and on 1500mgs of metformin daily so don't need to inform DVLA yet. Yes I agree with you about it being the stress of my hubby going in for an op that got to me. Hope it doesn't happen again, I don't do stress. Lol

Hi all I was at the hospital yesterday morning and I suddenly took ill. I was actually taking my husband in for an operation and I was mortified whilst speaking to the nurse I came out in a cold sweat, started shaking and went deathly pale. I explained I hadn't taken my meds yet as I don't like...

I was prescribed simvastatin prior to my t2 diagnosis which was 3 years ago. My cholesterol was 8.7 at the time and as my mum died of a heart attack when she had just turned 47 my doc was worried. My medication was then changed to 80mg daily of Atorvistatin, my cholesterol is sitting at around...

I got my flu jab last month, apart from the first one I had I have been fine with them but this year I did feel a bit off colour for a few days but nothing serious.

Hi I was diagnosed with type 2 about 15 months ago. I was prescribed Metformin 500mg until a few days ago and this has been increased 1000mg, 500mgs morning and evening. I have been feeling really ropey recently so I hope this will help me feel better soon. Would it be worth getting a...

Hi All Looking for a bit of advice please, been diagnosed with Type 2 since April last year, I wasn't really surprised as I have type 1 & 2 on both sides of my family. I have suffered from stress and depression for a number of years and am on amitriptyline 150mg duloxetine 90mg, lansoprazole...