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<blockquote data-quote="Andie79" data-source="post: 2380497" data-attributes="member: 540404"><p>Hi all, </p><p>I came down with Covid 2 days after Christmas, and by the 6th was admitted to hospital with Covid pneumonia. I also found out on admission that I was type 2 diabetic. I came round after 3 days in critical care connected to an insulin pump with potassium. The dexamethasone played havoc with my levels and was still getting extra shots throughout the day.</p><p>Before discharge I was swapped over to an Humlim M3 pen (and a crash course in how to use it just before discharge). Which I think is working ok.. been trying to keep my carb intake down and my average readings are 5.4. </p><p>I was supported by the hospital team for a few weeks and then discharged back to my practice who I’ve heard nothing from.</p><p>I do find I’m still suffering from fatigue.. and a few weeks ago from hair loss. I’ve tried booking an appointment to speak to my gp.. but can’t get through so drove round yesterday and got told no appointments are available (I’ve booked an appointment on a gp app to discuss).. </p><p>any ideas on when the diabetes clinic will get in touch after you’ve been newly diagnosed?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Andie79, post: 2380497, member: 540404"] Hi all, I came down with Covid 2 days after Christmas, and by the 6th was admitted to hospital with Covid pneumonia. I also found out on admission that I was type 2 diabetic. I came round after 3 days in critical care connected to an insulin pump with potassium. The dexamethasone played havoc with my levels and was still getting extra shots throughout the day. Before discharge I was swapped over to an Humlim M3 pen (and a crash course in how to use it just before discharge). Which I think is working ok.. been trying to keep my carb intake down and my average readings are 5.4. I was supported by the hospital team for a few weeks and then discharged back to my practice who I’ve heard nothing from. I do find I’m still suffering from fatigue.. and a few weeks ago from hair loss. I’ve tried booking an appointment to speak to my gp.. but can’t get through so drove round yesterday and got told no appointments are available (I’ve booked an appointment on a gp app to discuss).. any ideas on when the diabetes clinic will get in touch after you’ve been newly diagnosed? [/QUOTE]
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