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    How did you find out you had diabetes?

    Went for test for cataract opertion they gave me blood test .It was 23. I now have Retinopathy and neuropathy because I had Diabetes type 2 for years without realising it. know tell everyone go and be tested.
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    Neuropathy and Socks

    Hi I have neuropathy and get my socks from Cosyfeet who do soft top and extra wide with no seams for both men and women hope this helps
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    Thank you for the lovely photos of cyprus. My husband is from Xylotymbou and we used to go to...

    Thank you for the lovely photos of cyprus. My husband is from Xylotymbou and we used to go to cyprus every year before I became disable due to Type 2 diabetes We really miss going thers so you photos are a lovely reminder best wishes
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    Worried about Lucentis injection

    My husband has macular degeneration and last week had a new treatment called oraya it is new to the NHS and at present its is being done in sheffield. It is a one off treatment like an xray and means you may only need one or two injections a year or maybe none at all. I have diabetic retinopathy...
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    visual migraines

    I have just had a visual migraine. does anyone else have this problem.
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    omg just started having porridge and blood sugars rocketed

    I have porridge oats with almond milk and cinnamon I have no problems
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    Summer footwear & Neuropathy?

    I get my summer shoes from cosyfeet they have many diabetic friendly styles also they do socks for diabetics.
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    Diabetes diet question

    Dieting helped me a lot. I lost 15kilos and my hba1c went from 9.4 to 5.2 I have retinopathy and it has helped this as well I have also reduced my medication
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    Ignorant people!

    I always ask for my diet drinks to be in a can or bottle so that I can be sure they are ok I do not trust if they are from a pump.
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    Sitagliptin

    Hi I have been on Sitagliptin for 1 year and have had no side effects. I have been told to reduce my gliclazide to only two tablets a day as I am doing so well after losing15kilos in weight. I am visually impaired because of not finding out for many years that I had diabetes. My mission now is...
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    Retinol Eye Screening

    I have had laser treatment 3 times and it is not painful . I am registerd as visually impaired owing to the fact of not realising I had diabetes for many years. I went for a cataract operation and they found out I was diabetic.