Hello,
I was diagnosed with type 2 prior to Christmas, given twice day Metformin. which gave me almost every side effect known to man. :sick: I was re-tested and was then diagnosed as pre-diabetes at 6.5 so in order to stave off the inevitable for as long as possible I now have 1 x 500mg Metformin per day to be taken prior to my main eating stage of the day. I have dropped the sugar in tea and coffee, no problem. I no longer enjoy my hot chocolate - Gone. I have cut out bread and potatoes (5 days a week min). I have lost weight though I was not obese to start with. And with only minor stumbles am even controlling my sweet tooth!!
But I have a needle phobia and have been unable to check my readings :thumbdown:
I was told by my GP that I would get an invite from Desmonds, an appointment from podietry, a retinal scan ( I had both my eye lenses replaced prior to being diagnosed ).
Desmonds have a 3 month waiting list.
Podietry were over subscribed and sent me a letter basically saying tough.
And the retinal scan has had to be requested a second time.
Where is the support that I was told I would get??? My whole life has been turned upside down by this and I'm at a complete loss.
I'm not stupid I know if I address this issue it will only be to my benefit long term, but am really feeling on my own.
Sorry to be a moaner, but am really feeling quite scared
Tracey (48) Essex
I was diagnosed with type 2 prior to Christmas, given twice day Metformin. which gave me almost every side effect known to man. :sick: I was re-tested and was then diagnosed as pre-diabetes at 6.5 so in order to stave off the inevitable for as long as possible I now have 1 x 500mg Metformin per day to be taken prior to my main eating stage of the day. I have dropped the sugar in tea and coffee, no problem. I no longer enjoy my hot chocolate - Gone. I have cut out bread and potatoes (5 days a week min). I have lost weight though I was not obese to start with. And with only minor stumbles am even controlling my sweet tooth!!
But I have a needle phobia and have been unable to check my readings :thumbdown:
I was told by my GP that I would get an invite from Desmonds, an appointment from podietry, a retinal scan ( I had both my eye lenses replaced prior to being diagnosed ).
Desmonds have a 3 month waiting list.
Podietry were over subscribed and sent me a letter basically saying tough.
And the retinal scan has had to be requested a second time.
Where is the support that I was told I would get??? My whole life has been turned upside down by this and I'm at a complete loss.
I'm not stupid I know if I address this issue it will only be to my benefit long term, but am really feeling on my own.
Sorry to be a moaner, but am really feeling quite scared
Tracey (48) Essex