Just to say hello

[GollyStephens]

Hello to all, my name is Golly and I am type 2 and on Gliclazide each day I take several blood test and here is a bit more of my history.

I have been very ill for a long time dating back to last October and my diabetes when unfound until the beginning of February this year I was so ill and had lost a lot of weight. I am still even now trying to recover and my sugar levels are all over the place up and down like the roll a coaster.

I am also very ill in the sense I cannot walk very well due to very bad knees and being a biker I also a member of National Association for Bikers with a Disability who help me lot. I am also one of the thousands waiting my appeal in the DWP shake up of sickness benefits.

Regards Golly🙂

 

[Northerner]

Hi Golly, welcome to the forum 🙂 Sorry to hear you have been so poorly, I hope that you are getting good advice from your healthcare team to try and get your blood sugar levels more stable. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have and we will be happy to share our own experiences and offer you our support - nothing is considered 'silly', so if it worries you, please go ahead and ask! 🙂

You might find Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year by Gretchen Becker helpful - many of our members recommend it as an excellent way to learn about diabetes and how to manage it well. There are also some links to other good reading in our Useful links thread.

Looking forward to hearing more from you!

 

[Mark T]

Welcome to the forum Golly 🙂

 

[lucy123]

Welcome Golly - I hope your appeal goes well.

 

[novorapidboi26]

Hey Golly, welcome, its nice to have you here, hopefully the forum can help with any issues you have..........

I hope your appeal goes well with the DWP............🙂

 

[Steff]

Hi Golly and a warm welcome to the forum.

 

[GollyStephens]

Hi to all,

Thanks Northerner from Admin, Senior Members Mark T, Lucy123, Novorapidboi and Steff Diabeties Support's very own Little Miss Chatterbox for such a warm and friendly welcome - I look forward to having a chat.

Regards Golly😉