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<blockquote data-quote="Angelicus" data-source="post: 114501" data-attributes="member: 24244"><p>I always have the normal Flu Vaccination for the last 15years. I was debating with myself about the SwineFlu and after a chat with my GP, I decided to have it. </p><p>Couple days later, I was showing symptoms - shivering mostly, feeling unwell, tired, listless. My blood sugar was through the roof and I was showing signs of ketones. I called the Dr out, but they sent someone I had never seen before. He seemed uninterested in my diabetes and didn't even ask about my blood sugars. He simply didn't want to know because I didn't have a temperature, despite me telling him I don't get one when I'm sick as a general rule. This was around midday he came, and kept saying if I got any worse to call the out of hrs Dr. He didn't seem to get it that I could go downhill in a matter of an hour. </p><p>Unhappy, I called my diabetes team, explained the situation and was told that since I wasn't eating and my ketones were getting a bit too high, I needed to go to A+E, so off I went... and sat in the waiting room for over 2 hrs. Finally I got to see a Dr, gave loads of blood samples and was told I didn't have the virus, just the symptoms. Got my BM on track and was sent home the next day. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Swine flu itself - I don't get this crazed hype about it. The only reason people are up in arms is because it's more infectious. So what? More people die of normal flu. </p><p></p><p>So, as previously said, prevention is key. Wash your hands, use alcogel, use a tissue - bin it instead of stuffing it in your pocket / handbag. Use antibacterial spray to clean surfaces. Look after yourself, keep your blood sugar stable and don't be afraid to call for help and advice from either NHS direct, or your local diabetes team.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Angelicus, post: 114501, member: 24244"] I always have the normal Flu Vaccination for the last 15years. I was debating with myself about the SwineFlu and after a chat with my GP, I decided to have it. Couple days later, I was showing symptoms - shivering mostly, feeling unwell, tired, listless. My blood sugar was through the roof and I was showing signs of ketones. I called the Dr out, but they sent someone I had never seen before. He seemed uninterested in my diabetes and didn't even ask about my blood sugars. He simply didn't want to know because I didn't have a temperature, despite me telling him I don't get one when I'm sick as a general rule. This was around midday he came, and kept saying if I got any worse to call the out of hrs Dr. He didn't seem to get it that I could go downhill in a matter of an hour. Unhappy, I called my diabetes team, explained the situation and was told that since I wasn't eating and my ketones were getting a bit too high, I needed to go to A+E, so off I went... and sat in the waiting room for over 2 hrs. Finally I got to see a Dr, gave loads of blood samples and was told I didn't have the virus, just the symptoms. Got my BM on track and was sent home the next day. Swine flu itself - I don't get this crazed hype about it. The only reason people are up in arms is because it's more infectious. So what? More people die of normal flu. So, as previously said, prevention is key. Wash your hands, use alcogel, use a tissue - bin it instead of stuffing it in your pocket / handbag. Use antibacterial spray to clean surfaces. Look after yourself, keep your blood sugar stable and don't be afraid to call for help and advice from either NHS direct, or your local diabetes team. [/QUOTE]
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