Jeremy - Type II for about 15 years

[Jerrez57]

I may have been a member many years ago but not sure. Type II for about 15 years. Discovered after I went in for a minor operation and the nurses laughed at my finger prick sugar level of 21.6 which they had to explain to me. Like many I have not taken as good care of myself as I should have and do have retinopathy. Eyelea injections (34) followed more recently by Vabysmo (6). Although I have been successful of late about diet and sugar levels assisted a bit by Semaglutide. NOTE if you do have Semaglutide do mention it to your Optakmologist as it can have a counter productive effect on your retina for a few months before the benefits kick in. Smallest dose of 0.25ml per week. Hoping to start extending eye jabs out to 8-12 weeks with the aim of ceasing in the next 12 months. Always wary of the 1-100 injection risk factor and have had one go awry where my eye did not numb down so I flinched. Team now overloading my right eye with numbing drops. Happy to offer advice based on my own experiences Regards Jeremy.

 

[MikeyBikey]

Hello Jeremy and welcome! I was also a member years ago but cannot recall my handle now. Maybe it was MikeDaBike as Mike Hailwood was my hero in my youth and I dream of either getting back on a bike or getting a trike! 🙂

Sorry to hear you are having issues. What was your last HbA1c? Do you have both retinopathy and DMO (Diabetic Macular Oedema?

As an amputee (after over 50 years of Type 1) I am obcessed with diabetic foot care and PAD (peripheral arterial disease). I am just waiting for transport home and was chatting with a Type Ii amputee I know from physiotherapy. He lost his leg after just over a decade oof diabetes and now like me has issues on the other leg. Are your pulses and sensation checked regularly? The DSN told me my pulses were fine but being suspicious I told the receptionist a Doppler and ABPI (ankle brachial pressure index) had been requested. Six weetlater I had a diagnosis of PAD!

All the best, MikeyBikey

 

[Jerrez57]

Hello Jeremy and welcome! I was also a member years ago but cannot recall my handle now. Maybe it was MikeDaBike as Mike Hailwood was my hero in my youth and I dream of either getting back on a bike or getting a trike! 🙂

Sorry to hear you are having issues. What was your last HbA1c? Do you have both retinopathy and DMO (Diabetic Macular Oedema?

As an amputee (after over 50 years of Type 1) I am obcessed with diabetic foot care and PAD (peripheral arterial disease). I am just waiting for transport home and was chatting with a Type Ii amputee I know from physiotherapy. He lost his leg after just over a decade oof diabetes and now like me has issues on the other leg. Are your pulses and sensation checked regularly? The DSN told me my pulses were fine but being suspicious I told the receptionist a Doppler and ABPI (ankle brachial pressure index) had been requested. Six weetlater I had a diagnosis of PAD!

All the best, MikeyBikey

Thanks for the feedback particulalry regarding PADS. My GP's speciality is Diabetes and i have a really good diabetic nurse so regulalry tested none the less I have put a big note on my notice board and will ask about PADS next time I'm in. My big problem has been the eyes. Sorry to hear about losing a leg to it. I have bene warned "any changes" to my legs or feet to book an appointment immediately and they have always called me straight in even during Covid. Stay as well as you can. Regards Jeremy.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Welcome to the forum @Jerrez57 (or possibly welcome back!)

Glad the Semaglutide has been working well for you, and has improved your blood glucose management.

Sorry to hear about your eye troubles, but glad you are getting well looked after 🙂