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<blockquote data-quote="Zilsniggy" data-source="post: 2273987" data-attributes="member: 222691"><p>Amycav85, I think your GP staff are way behind the times, especially that nurse! I think I'd push for referral to an endocrinologist. You should also have access to a Diabetes Specialist Nurse(it certainky doesn't sound like the nurse at the surgery is one of those!)There are other tests that can be done. Are they positive you are a Type 2 diabetic? There are other forms of diabetes than just Type 1 and 2. It seems that you are being palmed off!</p><p>I think if it were me, I'd investigate low carb. Most people eat a huge amount of carbs and sugar without realising, and sometimes even very small changes can make a huge difference to blood sugar. </p><p>Do you check your bloods with a meter? That's a good way to open your eyes regarding the effects of common foods on blood sugar.......I'd bet your nurse would say no, but.......otherwise how are you going to know?</p><p>Meters are generally fairly cheap, and strips tend to be more expensive. There are threads on here which will recommend one and strips if you are interested.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Zilsniggy, post: 2273987, member: 222691"] Amycav85, I think your GP staff are way behind the times, especially that nurse! I think I'd push for referral to an endocrinologist. You should also have access to a Diabetes Specialist Nurse(it certainky doesn't sound like the nurse at the surgery is one of those!)There are other tests that can be done. Are they positive you are a Type 2 diabetic? There are other forms of diabetes than just Type 1 and 2. It seems that you are being palmed off! I think if it were me, I'd investigate low carb. Most people eat a huge amount of carbs and sugar without realising, and sometimes even very small changes can make a huge difference to blood sugar. Do you check your bloods with a meter? That's a good way to open your eyes regarding the effects of common foods on blood sugar.......I'd bet your nurse would say no, but.......otherwise how are you going to know? Meters are generally fairly cheap, and strips tend to be more expensive. There are threads on here which will recommend one and strips if you are interested. [/QUOTE]
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