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<blockquote data-quote="theblokefromstoke" data-source="post: 222909" data-attributes="member: 24497"><p>Hello.</p><p>I've not been on the Forum for a while. I was diagnosed 2 years ago with a blood sugar level of 26, spent time on insulin, lost 7 stone & now as a member of my local running club run some 25 miles per week & represent the county at cross country. As a 42 year old I've turned my life around & feel great for the most part. My control Is spot on, I eat low carbs. Amybody who says you need them for energy is wrong. I eat no more than 80 grams per day. </p><p>I suppose I am a medical success with my diabetes. My issue seems to blood pressure. It's what started me running 12 months ago. I thought hard exercise might be the way to gain control but it makes no difference. I continue to be around 175/85 which my doctor refuses to acknowledge as high. A routine screening at work the other week resulted in the nurse insisting I go to the Doctor immediately, which I did & was told the same thing. You are fit, not overweight, active, heart strong & your blood pressure isn't high enough to cause concern.</p><p>This is becoming frustrating & getting me down big time but last week a doctor was alarmed when he took my blood pressure & was shocked when I told him my situation. The doctor was Tom BUPA & he was doing my Wellman check which I get through my employer. He told me my Doctor was out of order & suggested I go private as statins are not expensive & the benefits of me spending £50 per month on the tablets is nothing given the benefit they would bring.</p><p>He said a private doctor could be engaged for a couple of hundred pounds a year.</p><p>I am over the moon that a Doctor has offered to help but disappointed that my own GP is being so stubborn, particularly as my effort to get my diabetes & health in good order is obvious. I could go private but it will still cost me around £800 per year for the consulting fees & medication which in my book is a lit of money when we have a national health service.</p><p>I don't know what to do for the best. I am even considering getting in touch with the PCT or nice to discuss my situation.</p><p>Anyone have any advice?</p><p>Thanks Carl.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="theblokefromstoke, post: 222909, member: 24497"] Hello. I've not been on the Forum for a while. I was diagnosed 2 years ago with a blood sugar level of 26, spent time on insulin, lost 7 stone & now as a member of my local running club run some 25 miles per week & represent the county at cross country. As a 42 year old I've turned my life around & feel great for the most part. My control Is spot on, I eat low carbs. Amybody who says you need them for energy is wrong. I eat no more than 80 grams per day. I suppose I am a medical success with my diabetes. My issue seems to blood pressure. It's what started me running 12 months ago. I thought hard exercise might be the way to gain control but it makes no difference. I continue to be around 175/85 which my doctor refuses to acknowledge as high. A routine screening at work the other week resulted in the nurse insisting I go to the Doctor immediately, which I did & was told the same thing. You are fit, not overweight, active, heart strong & your blood pressure isn't high enough to cause concern. This is becoming frustrating & getting me down big time but last week a doctor was alarmed when he took my blood pressure & was shocked when I told him my situation. The doctor was Tom BUPA & he was doing my Wellman check which I get through my employer. He told me my Doctor was out of order & suggested I go private as statins are not expensive & the benefits of me spending £50 per month on the tablets is nothing given the benefit they would bring. He said a private doctor could be engaged for a couple of hundred pounds a year. I am over the moon that a Doctor has offered to help but disappointed that my own GP is being so stubborn, particularly as my effort to get my diabetes & health in good order is obvious. I could go private but it will still cost me around £800 per year for the consulting fees & medication which in my book is a lit of money when we have a national health service. I don't know what to do for the best. I am even considering getting in touch with the PCT or nice to discuss my situation. Anyone have any advice? Thanks Carl. [/QUOTE]
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