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<blockquote data-quote="Molly56" data-source="post: 982628" data-attributes="member: 84857"><p>[USER=44643]@Robinredbreast[/USER] [USER=103830]@Scouser58[/USER] ....just to update on earlier message ....did attend appointment and bring up points raised in earlier posts....my main premise for the appointment was to discuss a skin condition I have that I think is made worse by stress but allowed me to discuss my causes of stress...</p><p></p><p>....to be honest am not sure what outcome will be of me raising concerns but at least I have done it so is now down to GP to decide what action (if any) needs to be taken....notes were made on my partners record to let diabetic nurse know about false readings and also to reinforce need to test before driving ....plus note to the effect that I do not want him to know that I have spoken with GP....am hoping that confidentiality and tact will prevail on any further discussions...</p><p>...got the impression though that GP is pleased with progress he is making with diabetic control (partner went to appointment this afternoon and HbA1c is now down to 60 / blood pressure ok / weight down a few pounds but still over 122kg...he / partner said nurse was pleased with his progress)....am guessing this (HbA1c) is heading towards target acceptable by NHS....sometimes get the impression that my worries / concerns are not taken that seriously and it is thought I am worrying over nothing.....</p><p></p><p>....anyway, bottom line is that I have raised my concerns and it is on the record.....regarding my skin problem he has asked to see me again in a few weeks to see if any improvement so will allow me another opportunity to raise points if still concerned...</p><p>thank you both for your earlier messages...<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p>Have noticed that bs readings over recent days have been substantially lower than previously for him (between 5 and 8) but just stepping back and leaving him to get on with it.....still a little concerned he will not recognise or deal with a hypo should one occur but is his problem....</p><p></p><p>[USER=103830]@Scouser58[/USER] ....have not been doing bags recently but getting more into knitting and cross stitch and other crafts....will return to bag making project sometime in the future....saying that have knitted some nice bags recently...will private message some pictures sometime....<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Molly56, post: 982628, member: 84857"] [USER=44643]@Robinredbreast[/USER] [USER=103830]@Scouser58[/USER] ....just to update on earlier message ....did attend appointment and bring up points raised in earlier posts....my main premise for the appointment was to discuss a skin condition I have that I think is made worse by stress but allowed me to discuss my causes of stress... ....to be honest am not sure what outcome will be of me raising concerns but at least I have done it so is now down to GP to decide what action (if any) needs to be taken....notes were made on my partners record to let diabetic nurse know about false readings and also to reinforce need to test before driving ....plus note to the effect that I do not want him to know that I have spoken with GP....am hoping that confidentiality and tact will prevail on any further discussions... ...got the impression though that GP is pleased with progress he is making with diabetic control (partner went to appointment this afternoon and HbA1c is now down to 60 / blood pressure ok / weight down a few pounds but still over 122kg...he / partner said nurse was pleased with his progress)....am guessing this (HbA1c) is heading towards target acceptable by NHS....sometimes get the impression that my worries / concerns are not taken that seriously and it is thought I am worrying over nothing..... ....anyway, bottom line is that I have raised my concerns and it is on the record.....regarding my skin problem he has asked to see me again in a few weeks to see if any improvement so will allow me another opportunity to raise points if still concerned... thank you both for your earlier messages...:) Have noticed that bs readings over recent days have been substantially lower than previously for him (between 5 and 8) but just stepping back and leaving him to get on with it.....still a little concerned he will not recognise or deal with a hypo should one occur but is his problem.... [USER=103830]@Scouser58[/USER] ....have not been doing bags recently but getting more into knitting and cross stitch and other crafts....will return to bag making project sometime in the future....saying that have knitted some nice bags recently...will private message some pictures sometime....:) [/QUOTE]
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