brianbatts
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I was a diet controlled diabetic for about 10 years,however this year around july i was attending hospital for an unrelated condition,and as a matter of routine i was given a B.G test,the nurse performing the test,gave a whoop of suprise,and i asked her what was the matter,she told me my B.G level was 19.7.SHE NEVER FOLLOWED THIS UP,or gave me advise to see my G.P.
I did however order a B.G meter for me to self test,and this was supplied by the N.H.S,and it was to be collected at the Primary Health Centre at my home town.On arrival the nurse who had the B.G Meter was going to give me a demonstration,so this was performed,and the nurse went white when the meter read H1 meaning my blood-sugar level was in orbit,also she took a Ketones test,that was high also.
After months of loosing 2 1/2 stone in weight,and not knowing why,i was rushed into hospital were they put me on insulin,i am 67 nearly 68,i left the hospital with my B.G level still around 24,a bag of insulin pens,and limited backup,my contact with a diabetic nurse is once or twice a week,once a week lately,were i give her the numbers,and she gives me the units,i dont know anything about carbs,and insulin,all i know is i am brassed off,and feel totaly lost. my contact to the nurse is by telephone.
I did however order a B.G meter for me to self test,and this was supplied by the N.H.S,and it was to be collected at the Primary Health Centre at my home town.On arrival the nurse who had the B.G Meter was going to give me a demonstration,so this was performed,and the nurse went white when the meter read H1 meaning my blood-sugar level was in orbit,also she took a Ketones test,that was high also.
After months of loosing 2 1/2 stone in weight,and not knowing why,i was rushed into hospital were they put me on insulin,i am 67 nearly 68,i left the hospital with my B.G level still around 24,a bag of insulin pens,and limited backup,my contact with a diabetic nurse is once or twice a week,once a week lately,were i give her the numbers,and she gives me the units,i dont know anything about carbs,and insulin,all i know is i am brassed off,and feel totaly lost. my contact to the nurse is by telephone.