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<blockquote data-quote="alanbrewerton" data-source="post: 253415" data-attributes="member: 41338"><p>Hi - I've had type 2 for 16 years. Since I was 54. I found it difficult to accept because I was always fit and not overweight so it was rather a shock - but I have learned to cope. The problem is that whatever you do it gets worse. Fortunately I am able to control glucose levels pretty well using tablets - it's the constant pressure which is difficult - can I eat that? will it affect my sugar level? I have much better control now by reducing carbohydrates - bread and potatoes - which is not a particular chore. It's partly psychological - I've always refused to allow it to significantly affect my lifestyle and enjoy life as a result. Keeping fit is half the battle. I agree with Steve - it is a privilege to have NHS treatment. We are very lucky to be here. It costs a pal of mine in the USA a fortune - his insurance will only cover certain elements - NOT his drugs which are very expensive. Count your blessings - enjoy life. It's interesting to note that there is a drug available - yet to be accepted by NICE - which requires 1 injection per day - you can eat/drink what you like etc. - it locks on to the protein which prevents type 2 sufferers from using their insulin thus ensuring that one's insulin is used properly. Type 2s need to make sure that NICE agrees to us having it. </p><p></p><p>Alan B</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="alanbrewerton, post: 253415, member: 41338"] Hi - I've had type 2 for 16 years. Since I was 54. I found it difficult to accept because I was always fit and not overweight so it was rather a shock - but I have learned to cope. The problem is that whatever you do it gets worse. Fortunately I am able to control glucose levels pretty well using tablets - it's the constant pressure which is difficult - can I eat that? will it affect my sugar level? I have much better control now by reducing carbohydrates - bread and potatoes - which is not a particular chore. It's partly psychological - I've always refused to allow it to significantly affect my lifestyle and enjoy life as a result. Keeping fit is half the battle. I agree with Steve - it is a privilege to have NHS treatment. We are very lucky to be here. It costs a pal of mine in the USA a fortune - his insurance will only cover certain elements - NOT his drugs which are very expensive. Count your blessings - enjoy life. It's interesting to note that there is a drug available - yet to be accepted by NICE - which requires 1 injection per day - you can eat/drink what you like etc. - it locks on to the protein which prevents type 2 sufferers from using their insulin thus ensuring that one's insulin is used properly. Type 2s need to make sure that NICE agrees to us having it. Alan B [/QUOTE]
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