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Hi everyone, had a lovely christmas, hope you all did too, tryed not to overdo the carbs but failed miserably at least 1 meal in 3, i sort of allowed myself 2 weeks of 'naughty but nice' but as a previous poster has suggested im finding old yearning to eat sugar coming back......do you know I think its not worth being naughty!.....well almost! My very best wishes to you all for 2011, health, peace and happiness, oh and a nice win on the lottery...i would rather be rich and diabetic than poor and diabetic!xx
 
Hi woolstone2, thanks for checking in 🙂 It can be difficult to haul yourself out of the sugar pit and get back on track, but it's a new year and a fresh start so look forward rather than back 🙂 Hope this year is really good to you, with lovely levels throughout and a tidy lottery win! :D
 
I'm still here too, havent been in so much lately, think I've been trying to deny I'm diabetic but I've been feeling really ill so went back to the doc's, he's going to do my 3 month HBAIC and then maybe put me on meds, which I find quite depressing as was hoping to keep off them for as long as possible - my levels really arent that high, I'm rarely over 8 when testing now I've worked out more or less what I can eat and I have lost 2 stone too, but hey ho. I've made it my new year resolution to at least read the threads even if I dont post very often.

Take care all xx
 
Hi Klocky, nice to hear from you 🙂 Sorry you haven't been feeling well. Is the doctor investigating any other possible cause? Don't let him assume it is down to the diabetes if your HbA1c is good when it comes back - some doctors are prone to blame everything on it and can miss other quite simple explanations. Let us know how things go, remember we are here to support you when you need it! 🙂
 
Nice to hear from you both klocky and wool x
 
Im hoping AlisonM is ok not seen her on for abit and if i remember right she was having a tough time, hope your well Alison wehn/if you read this x
 
"I Aten't Dead!" (Thanks Terry Pratchett)

But I'm not doing at all well. I still haven't heard from the clinic about my appointment and have been put back on the Glucophage in the short term, which is making me feel really rotten. I'm battling the old black dog again too and have been prescribed Mirtazipine to help me cope with that - I struggle even to get out of bed most days and the Christmas break has been a nightmare from start to finish - I spend a lot of time hiding in my room and crying. The only good bit was that my OH turned up from Spain on Christmas Eve and stayed for four whole days, it was lovely seeing him.

My numbers are horrendous, so much so that I'm afraid to test because I know the result is going to be awful. Plus, I'm getting all sorts of nasty symptoms I never had before like constant peeing and restless legs and spots, lots of spots. I wish 'They' would hurry up and send me that appointment.

I'll try and do better about keeping in touch.

Ally
 
AlisonM said:
"I Aten't Dead!" (Thanks Terry Pratchett)

But I'm not doing at all well. I still haven't heard from the clinic about my appointment and have been put back on the Glucophage in the short term, which is making me feel really rotten. I'm battling the old black dog again too and have been prescribed Mirtazipine to help me cope with that - I struggle even to get out of bed most days and the Christmas break has been a nightmare from start to finish - I spend a lot of time hiding in my room and crying. The only good bit was that my OH turned up from Spain on Christmas Eve and stayed for four whole days, it was lovely seeing him.

My numbers are horrendous, so much so that I'm afraid to test because I know the result is going to be awful. Plus, I'm getting all sorts of nasty symptoms I never had before like constant peeing and restless legs and spots, lots of spots. I wish 'They' would hurry up and send me that appointment.

I'll try and do better about keeping in touch.

Ally
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So sorry to hear all this - and I'm furious on your behalf! It's no wonder you feel so bad, you simply aren't getting the medication you need. I think if they can't get you an emergency appointment THIS WEEK then you need to consider presenting yourself at A&E. This should have been sorted before Christmas. Are you checking for ketones? I am so angry that at the lack of care you are receiving, it is totally unnecessary for you to be left suffering this way for so long.
 
Northerner said:
So sorry to hear all this - and I'm furious on your behalf! It's no wonder you feel so bad, you simply aren't getting the medication you need. I think if they can't get you an emergency appointment THIS WEEK then you need to consider presenting yourself at A&E. This should have been sorted before Christmas. Are you checking for ketones? I am so angry that at the lack of care you are receiving, it is totally unnecessary for you to be left suffering this way for so long.
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Yes, daily, no ketones so far, I've never haddem thank heavens. I'm calling the surgery later today (I managed to get into work and am about done for the day). I'm so glad we had no clients today, I don't think I could have coped.
 
Hi Alison lovely to hear from you so sorry things are not improving ill go along with what Northey said im bloody fuming on your behalf to keep someone waiting this long is atrocious,I hope to god something starts happening asap xxx take care
 
AlisonM said:
Yes, daily, no ketones so far, I've never haddem thank heavens. I'm calling the surgery later today (I managed to get into work and am about done for the day). I'm so glad we had no clients today, I don't think I could have coped.
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Hi Alison, so sorry to hear the lack of speed on your employment.
At my surgery you get an appt on the day if you ring at a specific time, but i have to say that although you get a quick appt, the appt itself is less time than the call to make it - and you come out feeling like you haven't been listened to and have wasted their time. I feel like I never want to make an appt again at the moment and would rather leave things until I fall through A&E doors!!

So sorry you feel so low -take comfort in the fact we are all sending you hugs.🙂
 
It's not the surgery that's the problem Lucy, it's the Diabetic Clinic that's causing the hold up. There's no-one at the surgery qualified to show me how to do the insulin thing so I'm stuck waiting for an appointment at the clinic which is attached to our local hospital and got caught in the recent staff and budget cuts.
 
Hugs ally I am so sorry to hear things are so tough :( could you go to spain ...on health grounds ? the sun and warmth in tobago did me so much good ...opps not sure how warm it is there at the mo ..xx loves and hugs ally xxam🙂
 
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Hugs ally I am so sorry to hear things are so tough :( could you go to spain ...on health grounds ? the sun and warmth in tobago did me so much good ...opps not sure how warm it is there at the mo ..xx loves and hugs ally xxam🙂
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I'd love to, although I'd be up North near the French border if I did and therefore, not a lot warmer in winter, but medical care is expensive out there for expats and no better quality than here. In fact, in some cases it's actually worse than here.
 
Im still around just havent had the chance to get online as much as I would like.

Please accept me back as I really need you guys support
 
Hey brightbaby the doors to this forum never close for those who need help and support, nice to see you back posting x.Maybe start a new thread and tell us whats up?

xx
 
brightbaby said:
Im still around just havent had the chance to get online as much as I would like.

Please accept me back as I really need you guys support
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Always here for you my dear, if we can help in any way just let us know 🙂
 
JP is ok

Sorry not been around through December but checking back in now to say JP had his 3month review today and amazingly his HbA1C has come down. He coped well with christmas and generally his levels were ok.

rachel
 
rspence said:
Sorry not been around through December but checking back in now to say JP had his 3month review today and amazingly his HbA1C has come down. He coped well with christmas and generally his levels were ok.

rachel
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Excellent news Rachel! 🙂 Lovely to hear from you again 🙂
 
Rachel thats gr8 news, nice to see you posting x
 
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