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Group 7-day waking average?

Thanks for that @Kaylz. I don't think I did use that option because it didn't seem appropriate. Since I had found out it was statin related, I assumed there would be a "diabetes" option in the "existing condition" section. It is one of the most common medical conditions, so really shocked it wasn't listed. Not in the A-Z listing and "not found" when I put it into the search field.... Wondering if I am losing it as it seems so unlikely that it wouldn't be there!.... May need to go back and check because I am starting to doubt myself now.
 
rebrascora said:
Thanks for that @Kaylz. I don't think I did use that option because it didn't seem appropriate. Since I had found out it was statin related, I assumed there would be a "diabetes" option in the "existing condition" section. It is one of the most common medical conditions, so really shocked it wasn't listed. Not in the A-Z listing and "not found" when I put it into the search field.... Wondering if I am losing it as it seems so unlikely that it wouldn't be there!.... May need to go back and check because I am starting to doubt myself now.
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I've never used our econsult, because I've never needed to, but just to try it, I went on, and you’re right, if you type 'Diabetes' into the search box, it comes up with 'not found'
 
Robin said:
I've never used our econsult, because I've never needed to, but just to try it, I went on, and you’re right, if you type 'Diabetes' into the search box, it comes up with 'not found'
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Phew! Thanks Robin! It's not just me then. I was wondering if I should maybe reconsider statins as perhaps dementia was setting in!
 
No, it's not just you @rebrascora I tried to use it last week and had the same problem. In the end I phoned Reception and asked for an email address which she gave me. The email goes to Admin, but if you put FAO and the person's name title or e.g. Diabetes Nurse then they forward it on.

Despite being told I have access to my medical records and being used as a guinea pig for the surgery to get their system sorted out I still do not have access to test results. Had tests done on Monday, if they aren't there by Friday I shall be emailing them to get it sorted out.

You know Chol can be too low! I know they want PWD "under 3" but at that level you don't have sufficient chol to build healthy brain cells, or any other cells for that matter because cholesterol is the building block for every cell in your body. Google Zoe Harcombe, Malcolm Kendrick and Uffe Ravnskof.
 
@Pattidevans I believe the NICE red line for cholesterol in diabetics is 4 rather than 3, but I am happy with my current 4.5 and I would not be unhappy with 5. Not sure I would want it to be too much above 5.
I am already aware of some of Dr Harcombe's views and they sit very well with me. I am happy to make the decision about statins for myself, I just feel bad about rejecting medical advice. That said I had the same unease with going against the NHS low fat advice when I was diagnosed and I am very happy I did and don't lose sleep over it now, so I don't suppose I will feel bad about this for too long either. Anyway, it would be worse if I started taking a statin but continued to follow a high saturated fat diet and I don't feel inclined to change my diet anytime soon and see no medical reason to do so.
 
@Pattidevans I was 8.5 and had veggie sausages,chips and veg. I think it is the basal insulin as it was adjusted to be more 2 weeks ago
 
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@Pattidevans I was 8.5 and had veggie sausages,chips and veg. I think it is the basal insulin as it was adjusted to be more 2 weeks ago
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So your basal is now more than it was 2 weeks ago?
rebrascora said:
@Pattidevans I believe the NICE red line for cholesterol in diabetics is 4 rather than 3, but I am happy with my current 4.5 and I would not be unhappy with 5. Not sure I would want it to be too much above 5.
I am already aware of some of Dr Harcombe's views and they sit very well with me. I am happy to make the decision about statins for myself, I just feel bad about rejecting medical advice. That said I had the same unease with going against the NHS low fat advice when I was diagnosed and I am very happy I did and don't lose sleep over it now, so I don't suppose I will feel bad about this for too long either. Anyway, it would be worse if I started taking a statin but continued to follow a high saturated fat diet and I don't feel inclined to change my diet anytime soon and see no medical reason to do so.
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Oh right. I was sure I had seen 3 mentioned, but can't think where. Mine's been around 5.4 for years but with really good ratios between HDL and trigs, HDL and LDL, so I'm not worried. There used to be a really good thread on DSF with loads of links, but of course it's offline now, so lost.
 
@Pattidevans my basal insulin is now 23.5 and it was 22.5
 
Pattidevans said:
No, it's not just you @rebrascora I tried to use it last week and had the same problem. In the end I phoned Reception and asked for an email address which she gave me. The email goes to Admin, but if you put FAO and the person's name title or e.g. Diabetes Nurse then they forward it on.

Despite being told I have access to my medical records and being used as a guinea pig for the surgery to get their system sorted out I still do not have access to test results. Had tests done on Monday, if they aren't there by Friday I shall be emailing them to get it sorted out.

You know Chol can be too low! I know they want PWD "under 3" but at that level you don't have sufficient chol to build healthy brain cells, or any other cells for that matter because cholesterol is the building block for every cell in your body. Google Zoe Harcombe, Malcolm Kendrick and Uffe Ravnskof.
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My doctors told me it was B12 you needed for brain cells and that was why diabetics needed injections every 3 months.
Question. Do Doctors know what they are doing?
Or is it that you see a different doctor or nurse each time.
Or as diabetic WE ARE A SPECIAL KIND OF PERSON unknown to the masses.
On the other hand I’ve found the Diabetes Clinic at Broomfield Hospital Chelmsford very good.
 
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DuncanLord said:
My doctors told me it was B12 you needed for brain cells and that was why diabetics needed injections every 3 months.
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Unless deficient then nobody needs a b12 jab every 3 months so not sure why your doctor would say that xx
 
😡 seems I'm back on the run of bad luck! Ok last sensor lasted 11 days before starting to mess up but the one I applied on Sunday night is now very clearly on it's way out! xx
 
DuncanLord said:
My doctors told me it was B12 you needed for brain cells and that was why diabetics needed injections every 3 months.
Question. Do Doctors know what they are doing?
Or is it that you see a different doctor or nurse each time.
Or as diabetic WE ARE A SPECIAL KIND OF PERSON unknown to the masses.
On the other hand I’ve found the Diabetes Clinic at Broomfield Hospital Chelmsford very good.
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As people get older they often suffer from Vit B12 deficiency, stomach conditions and certain medications like metformin can also cause it so people would need to be monitored. This would normally be included in the regular blood tests.
It is often that people are unable to absorb Vit B12 from foods which is why it is given by a injection at 3 monthly intervals.
 
DuncanLord said:
My doctors told me it was B12 you needed for brain cells and that was why diabetics needed injections every 3 months.
Question. Do Doctors know what they are doing?
Or is it that you see a different doctor or nurse each time.
Or as diabetic WE ARE A SPECIAL KIND OF PERSON unknown to the masses.
On the other hand I’ve found the Diabetes Clinic at Broomfield Hospital Chelmsford very good.
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Kaylz said:
Unless deficient then nobody needs a b12 jab every 3 months so not sure why your doctor would say that xx
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I had a rummage on line, and found this.

Vitamin B12 deficiency among patients with diabetes mellitus: is routine screening and supplementation justified? - PMC

Vitamin B12 is an essential micronutrient required for optimal hemopoetic, neuro-cognitive and cardiovascular function. Biochemical and clinical vitamin B12 deficiency has been demonstrated to be highly prevalent among patients with type 1 and type ...
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The headline suggests that there is a link between Diabetes and B12 deficiency, but when you actually read the article, it seems that in Type 2, it’s because most people are on Metformin, and the link there is well known.
In Type 1, it suggests that it's because people with one autoimmune condition often develop others, and therefore they may be more prone to Pernicious Anaemia, where the body can’t synthesise Vit B12, (hence needing it by injection, not orally).
But it’s by no means a given that people with Type 1 will develop pernicious anaemia, so it’s not inevitable that you need B12 injections if you’re Type 1.
 
Yessss, up first again.

AND

BG 5.2 yessss.

It's been a while since I got one of those!

Storm definitely over, out for a walk this morning later on.

Eventually, after 4 trips and 2 phone calls I got the needed eye drops from the GP. Why oh why can they not use their own IT systems in a sensible joined up way I don't know. If I hadn't chased them up then I wouldn't have got the eye drops and the small bottles given to me at the operation are running out.

Ah, I have a funny feeling that I may now not be the first up as my screen just 'went funny' as it does when someone posts on the thread I am looking at. Oh, well....

I may build the kitchen unit too today.

Have a great day whatever you are doing,
 
good morning 7.1 for me today

congratulations on the HS @Gwynn
have a great day everybody
 
Morning yawning! A very nice round 5 today. I’ve been awake since 5. Up since 5.45. We’re leaving the holiday cottage and need to be out for 10. At this rate we’ll be home for 10! I feel like we’re doing a midnight flit! :D

Got a busy day/weekend ahead. Today I have a hair appointment at 12, need to go for a biggish shop, and there’s a couple of Christmas presents to get. We got quite a lot in Hawkshead, so pleased about that. Christmas tree needs to rescued from the back yard and decorations need to come out the shed for their annual visit to the house. Won’t get it up today or at least won’t get it decorated. Also unpacking and laundry to be done. 😱 Got baby Zara and mummy for lunch tomorrow which lasts from 11am to 4.40pm usually. AND we’re going out, out, on Saturday, meeting at 3 for a few pre dinner drinks then meal booked for 6. Sunday….anyones guess! I think I’ll need another holiday! 😉

Have a good ‘un. See you all tomorrow.
@rebrascora well done on the lesser spotted HS yesterday.
@Gwynn congrats to you on today’s HS. They’re like buses, don’t see one for ages and then two come at once! 🙂
 
Morning All
Just a quick one as I get ready for work.
A 5.2 this morning. YES
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Robin said:
I've never used our econsult, because I've never needed to, but just to try it, I went on, and you’re right, if you type 'Diabetes' into the search box, it comes up with 'not found'
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Yup.
Now try 'Blood Pressure'.
Or simply 'Cardiac'.
 
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