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<blockquote data-quote="Nicksu" data-source="post: 1255780" data-attributes="member: 325281"><p>I came out of my GP's surgery totally brassed off! I was asked to go up for a review in a month's time - and my GP (who was supposed to be one of the doctors who dealt with diabetes) was asking me why I was there! I had to explain to her that I had tried the dreaded Metformin (which totally didn't agree with me). I was then asked what my average level was and she didn't even suggest testing my levels then! Beggars belief. Anyway she then said I should take double the dose of Gliclizade (up to 80mg twice a day from 40mg twice a day). She gave me no information as to diet and I'm still waiting for my appointment with the specialist diabetic clinic at the hospital. Shall we say frustrating? I think its very much hit and miss as to whether you get information or not, the best thing I think is to do some digging yourself and make yourself well informed. I've bought myself a monitor from Boots (cost me about £30), but worth it. Ask your GP to put your strips and lancets on your repeat prescription and make sure you get the form from the chemist to see about getting your<strong><u> free prescriptions</u></strong> - anyone with diabetes is exempt from paying but you need to get your certificate for this. (I have been exempt since I was 20 as I have an autoimmune disorder and an underactive thyroid - bah humbug - which unfortunately meant I was predisposed to getting diabetes!)</p><p></p><p>My fasting levels are between 4.2 (not a good day!) and 5.9. Anything under 4.4 and I am rather wobbly to say the least. I have been watching my carbs and sugar intake (and isn't that a revelation how much sugar is in a Toffee Crisp - gasp!) and have lost over a stone in 5 weeks. Eggs are my best friend - a good source of minerals, protein and essential nutrients. I have been loosely following Atkins - which has some good points and I have been making the effort to do exercise - a brisk 30 minute walk once a day. It's all paying off and I do feel better (not to mention being able to fit into my smaller wardrobe!). If you have a stressful life, the exercise will also benefit as its a great stress reliever.</p><p></p><p>I can only say, make yourself informed - you can only benefit from knowing what's going on with your own body.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Nicksu, post: 1255780, member: 325281"] I came out of my GP's surgery totally brassed off! I was asked to go up for a review in a month's time - and my GP (who was supposed to be one of the doctors who dealt with diabetes) was asking me why I was there! I had to explain to her that I had tried the dreaded Metformin (which totally didn't agree with me). I was then asked what my average level was and she didn't even suggest testing my levels then! Beggars belief. Anyway she then said I should take double the dose of Gliclizade (up to 80mg twice a day from 40mg twice a day). She gave me no information as to diet and I'm still waiting for my appointment with the specialist diabetic clinic at the hospital. Shall we say frustrating? I think its very much hit and miss as to whether you get information or not, the best thing I think is to do some digging yourself and make yourself well informed. I've bought myself a monitor from Boots (cost me about £30), but worth it. Ask your GP to put your strips and lancets on your repeat prescription and make sure you get the form from the chemist to see about getting your[B][U] free prescriptions[/U][/B] - anyone with diabetes is exempt from paying but you need to get your certificate for this. (I have been exempt since I was 20 as I have an autoimmune disorder and an underactive thyroid - bah humbug - which unfortunately meant I was predisposed to getting diabetes!) My fasting levels are between 4.2 (not a good day!) and 5.9. Anything under 4.4 and I am rather wobbly to say the least. I have been watching my carbs and sugar intake (and isn't that a revelation how much sugar is in a Toffee Crisp - gasp!) and have lost over a stone in 5 weeks. Eggs are my best friend - a good source of minerals, protein and essential nutrients. I have been loosely following Atkins - which has some good points and I have been making the effort to do exercise - a brisk 30 minute walk once a day. It's all paying off and I do feel better (not to mention being able to fit into my smaller wardrobe!). If you have a stressful life, the exercise will also benefit as its a great stress reliever. I can only say, make yourself informed - you can only benefit from knowing what's going on with your own body. [/QUOTE]
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