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Hi I have just got back from getting my blood test results - blood pressure is the lowest it has ever been, and Hba1C has come down from 9.7 (March), 7.5(June) to 6.0 last week. I am on byetta and 2 x metformin a day (down from 4) yet still feel really dissappointed. I was aiming for mid 5's...

Thanks for all your suggestions - am now sat at my desk leaning on a hot water bottle (doesn't do much for my hot flushes or street cred) the heat really works but am going to go to the chemist to see what my wonderful man there suggests, then going to ring the phsio try bring my appointment...

Went to see my GP again last week with my frozen shoulder but ended up not seeing my usual Doctor, and I have yet again referred me for physio - I'm getting really fed up as this Doctor didn't presribe anypain killers he said that I shouldn't really be taking any thing with my current...

Just want to say how much I appreciate you guys. Whenever I'm feeling down and want to reach for the Hobnobs I log on to this forum. I was just feeling really s*** when i read the posts on this tread and can't tell you how much better this has made me feel - I'M NOT ALONE!! Even though I...

Hi I too have a frozen shoulder - I've had it for nearly 2 years now and have been told by my GP, DSN and a friend with T1 this is very common. I had a couple of cortizone injections last year; all that did was raise my bs levels then earlier this year I had some physio sessions which help a...

Hi Kim This is my third month on Byetta; like you my levels kept going up and up but within 2 days were averaging at about 7 and by the end of the last month were at 6 and now are frequently at 4.7 (fasting). I have had a slight blip this week when I started with a mild cold but still only...

Hi Cherrypie Don't worry about the interview if you work for a public school your contract will possibly be with your local Council and they have very strict equal ops and sickness policies and procedures, so you will be protected and remember even if you have tattos you have the same rights as...

I had a quote from them and it was absolutely horrendous. This is the only time I am happy to be over 50 another company who specialises in over 50's was half the price and covered more!! Jacqueline

My last lot of metformin has tasted terrible, they have a different coating and I had problems the first few days - needed to keep the loo paper in the fridge :oops: I thought it was just a bug but thinking about it could have been metformin from a different manufacturer. Jacqueline

You're right just a common cold ruined all my good work but never mind soon be back to normal thanks Jacqueline :oops:

Hi All I have been on Byetta plus 3 metformin per day for 9 week now and up to yesterday had wonderful BS readings mostly being between 4.6 and 5.2 fasting and 5.8 to 6.4 2 hours after meals. I have also drastiacally reduced my Carb intake and lost one and a half stone in weight. Fantastic I...

I thought I would never say this but there is a bonus in being over 50 - SAGA - their insurance is by far the cheapest I have found. They cover all my medical complaints and was by far the best Price i could find £124 for the full year although this does not cover America or the Carribean still...

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I'm interested - count me in :) Jacqueline

Hi Dennis Please can you give me some advice I am 51 on Monday and do not have a pension - I have never any disposable income. I have started saving for my retirement but am now wondering if I would be better of joining my Company pension plan as I ave been told they will put some money in...

Re: Anyone use Byetta? Hi I started on Byetta earlier this month and am now waiting for my 2nd prescripion where the dose will be increased. Not had any real side affects apart from a horrid taste in my mouth for about a week. I have felt full most of the time and lost about 9lb upto now but...

Hi Pete My GP was not keen on trying me on Byetta as he wanted to try other oral medications first even though everytime we tried something new I put a lot of weight on!! My DSN spoke to the local Consultant and got him to prescribe Byetta for me - don't think my GP is too happy with this but...

Hi Guys Just had the most horrendous 4 days. Been away 2 days team building and 2 day course. We stayed at a hotel which is part of a well known chain so was expecting a bit of luxury and some understanding of my needs. Would have been better off camping!! I know that Byetta does not need to...

Hija Have you had a Thyroid function test - I had problems slepping but always felt tired, contantly felt ill and put on weight (even more weight) Jacq