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<blockquote data-quote="TMG" data-source="post: 364359" data-attributes="member: 62495"><p>Hello,</p><p></p><p>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!! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>But I have a needle phobia and have been unable to check my readings :thumbdown: </p><p></p><p>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 ).</p><p></p><p>Desmonds have a 3 month waiting list.</p><p></p><p>Podietry were over subscribed and sent me a letter basically saying tough.</p><p></p><p>And the retinal scan has had to be requested a second time.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>Sorry to be a moaner, but am really feeling quite scared</p><p></p><p>Tracey (48) Essex</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TMG, post: 364359, member: 62495"] 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!! :D 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 [/QUOTE]
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