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[Northerner]

I am pleased to report despite all my worries dad has received his HbA1c result today and it hasn't gone higher it is 36.6 mmol/mol

He had his retinopathy last month one eye was clear but they couldn't get a clear photo of his other eye (suspected cataract) think he has been referred for another test but I remember the optician mentioned a few years ago there was a glimmer of one (if that's how to describe it) I'm worried about this but dad is in great form.

We have to reduce testing a bit but the nurse wishes everyone was as keen as we are to stick to all the rules. Dad is incredible with the way he has accepted changes he had to make even though he could eat a lot more. We will part find the strips as we both think its vital to managing day's diabetes

That is excellent news pippin, really pleased for you and your Dad 🙂 I had to translate to percentages as I still haven't got used to the new numbers, and I make it 5.5% which is pretty much spot-on! 🙂

 

[pippin]

Thank you Northerner I could hardly read the print out for tears! Anything we haven't learnt has been from this forum even though I hid when I was worried about dad's readings. We still refer to the books you recommend when I registered here. I think Gretchen has sold many copies of this book as we go on to recemmond it and even buy it for others, so thank you 🙂

 

[Northerner]

Thank you Northerner I could hardly read the print out for tears! Anything we haven't learnt has been from this forum even though I hid when I was worried about dad's readings. We still refer to the books you recommend when I registered here. I think Gretchen has sold many copies of this book as we go on to recemmond it and even buy it for others, so thank you 🙂

You're very welcome, and it is you and your Dad who have done all the hard work! 🙂

 

[gillian]

hi, i read alot but dont post much, been type one diabetic for twenty six years over the last six years hab1c been between 10 and 11%. put on a pump in 2008 kept hab1c stable but no real improvement. had absess in cannanla site in 2011 then had a recent one in jan, general health not good getting cold after cold and lots of stress at work so had to come off pump and back on mdi and totally lost control, and totally rock bottom, so have to get back on track.so fingers crossed and alots of help and support from dsn.

 

[Northerner]

hi, i read alot but dont post much, been type one diabetic for twenty six years over the last six years hab1c been between 10 and 11%. put on a pump in 2008 kept hab1c stable but no real improvement. had absess in cannanla site in 2011 then had a recent one in jan, general health not good getting cold after cold and lots of stress at work so had to come off pump and back on mdi and totally lost control, and totally rock bottom, so have to get back on track.so fingers crossed and alots of help and support from dsn.

Aw Gillian It's great to hear from you, but so sorry you are having such a hard time with things. It can be a bit of a vicious circle when your levels are high, meaning you are more prone to infections and will find it more difficult to cope with stress - which will then raise your levels even more

I hope that you can get things on a more even keel very soon - if there is anything we can do to help, do please let us know. Sometimes just sharing how you are feeling or any improvements, however small, can really help keep you motivated. Hope to hear more from you, let us know how things go 🙂

 

[mercury05]

I,m Back

Hi all, sorry, but i am guilty of only coming here when I need advice or to promote my own actions. I promise now that i will become a more active member and take part in any discussion I feel able to contribute to. My own update so far is I have been taking a more active volunteering role with Diabetes UK Scotland and am now doing peer support work and will be attending the Gathering in Glasgow next week to help staff a stand.

 

[Northerner]

Hi all, sorry, but i am guilty of only coming here when I need advice or to promote my own actions. I promise now that i will become a more active member and take part in any discussion I feel able to contribute to. My own update so far is I have been taking a more active volunteering role with Diabetes UK Scotland and am now doing peer support work and will be attending the Gathering in Glasgow next week to help staff a stand.

No need to apologise! You are taking a very active part in supporting people with diabetes, so a big 'well done' from me 🙂 Don't forget to spread the word about the forum amongst the people you encounter 🙂

 

[Cat1964]

Hi all, sorry, but i am guilty of only coming here when I need advice or to promote my own actions. I promise now that i will become a more active member and take part in any discussion I feel able to contribute to. My own update so far is I have been taking a more active volunteering role with Diabetes UK Scotland and am now doing peer support work and will be attending the Gathering in Glasgow next week to help staff a stand.

Where in Glasgow and when? Will there be info I can maybe pick up for me AND my family to help us all understand diabetes a lot better than we do???

 

[melissaf]

Hi mercury05

I would be keen to know about this event in Glasgow too - I have googled but found no results - is it an event open to the public (where & when too - if it is)

Thanks
Melissa

 

[LeeLee]

Maybe this? In the absence of another answer, have a look!
http://wellbeingmeasure.wordpress.com/2013/01/23/the-gathering-glasgow-2013/

 

[grandma]

haventposted on latley but have been on but not mutch as you all know what with the grandkids living hear now and still ging through the courts and all the paperwork I have to do for that.
And then theres the homework you have do do for the school its a nightmare and now the boys are out at cubs karate and boys club and Im the only one that drives so taxi as well.
But they are worth it after all they have been through. We are back in court next month and just hope its all over with then so Ill keep nipping on now and then when I have the time.
Dont think I would have mannaged with out this pump and all you lot thanks for your help🙂

 

[HOBIE]

Hi Grandma, good to hear from you ! Will be over in keswick at easter so will have to have a meet. Sounds like you are busy & i know you will be doing good for the boys. 😎

 

[Northerner]

Hi grandma, I hope everything is resolved with the boys very soon to give you more time to get things done 🙂 Take care.

 

[grandma]

Hi Grandma, good to hear from you ! Will be over in keswick at easter so will have to have a meet. Sounds like you are busy & i know you will be doing good for the boys. 😎

hope to see you there this time, boys are doing fine starting to get things sorted with there Mam a bit and the eldest one will go and stay with her on Friday nights as she is now on her own (no boyfriend) but the youngest wont go at all, hes still a bit mixed up and angree about everything he says he will go when he wants so just going to leve him to make up his own mind.
So hope to see you at Easter need a good day out let me know when🙂

 

[grandma]

Hi grandma, I hope everything is resolved with the boys very soon to give you more time to get things done 🙂 Take care.

thanks lookes like the boys will stay hear for good thats what they want so things are going well.
Not doing bad with the pump eather go back to see the Doctor on 21st had a few ups and downs but not bad mostley in range and on track been ok with it realy so things looking up with that and the boys feeling better about everything and feeling well in myself its hard looking after 2 young ones.

 

[casey]

Hi everyone
I am still suffering with mental health illness, can't seem to get better anymore. Marriage problems, on top, are not helping in the least. I have nobody at all that I can trust anymore, everyone always lets me down. Sorry to sound so miserable, but that is how I am right now. I still look in here often though and read the posts.

 

[Northerner]

Hi everyone
I am still suffering with mental health illness, can't seem to get better anymore. Marriage problems, on top, are not helping in the least. I have nobody at all that I can trust anymore, everyone always lets me down. Sorry to sound so miserable, but that is how I am right now. I still look in here often though and read the posts.

Hi casey, sorry to hear things are not going well for you. Remember that you are always welcome here, so please let us know if you need some supporting and friendly voices and {{{hugs}}}. I hope things start to improve for you soon 🙂

 

[Flutterby]

Hi everyone, I'm sorry I haven't been on here much. I know that I speak with some of you on facebook but I just don't seem to have much time these days. I've been a bit bogged down lately with people around me who are ill. I have a friend going through Chemo for Leukaemia, another friend with bladder cancer who is really very poorly and not eating, he needs chemo but isn't well enough, I have a friend with a suspicious shadow on her lung and one with an inherited blood condition that makes her susceptible to blood clots. It just doesn't seem to stop and so I seem to be making cards for people, writing letters, visiting those I am able to etc etc.

To top it all (and I hope I don't upset anyone newly diagnosed - this is partly why I haven't wanted to mention it) a friend from the church I go to is type one and has had ongoing problems with his foot after a minor infection. Following the removal of one and then another toe he has gone into hospital for amputation below the knee today. I am really shaken by this and it made me feel I didn't want to even think about diabetes. I have felt so angry with it for causing my stroke and now for my friend to lose his leg.

Anyway I have made contact with you all now and will take a look through the other posts. I will try and pop in from time to time but at least you know why I'm occupied elsewhere.

Best wishes to all, Love Karen.x

 

[Northerner]

Karen, you have so much to deal with Thank you for updating us, hope there are positive outcomes for your friends. Call in when you can, and take care of yourself too 🙂

 

[Flutterby]

Thank you Alan.