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Hi my names Julian but everyone calls me Jules... I have been diabetic for the last 9yrs and god has it affected my life... I thought I could handle things my way but it back fired on me, I have no Nerve endings left in y feet also my thighs have been suffering aswel.. they call it Diabetic Neuro something... any way just thought I would say Hi to everyone...

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Jules
 
Hi Jules, welcome to the forum 🙂 Very sorry to hear about the neuropathy, that's not good. Are you getting any treatment for it? A few of our members also suffer from it. You might be interested in watching Lee's documentary about his experiences

http://www.diabetessupport.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=8360

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have, or just have a good old rant if things are getting you down.
 
Hi Jules, welcome to the forum. What form of treatment are you on now?

The forum is awesome for asking questions and getting things off your chest...we all know exactly what you're talking about 🙂
 
Hi Guys

Thanx for your replys and support

Ermmm right here I go...

Amitriptyline 50mg
Gabapentin 300mg

they are for my thighs but they are not really helping with my feet.. when I go out and walk for about half hour my feet are killing me also my hips are to, I use a walking stick when I am out which helps alot...


Jules
 
Hey Jules 🙂

Welcome to the forum x
 
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I dred to think what my HBA1C is gonna be I think the last 1 I had was really high.... My blood levels are normaly quite high but my nurse has changed my insulin by loads.. I take 14 units b4 breakfast 16 at lunch 38 at evening meal and 50units of slow acting insulin at night... my blood this morning was 7.4 and I felt really rough not used to being that low lol... oh yeah and I take some form of metoformin 2000mg's before evening meal.....

anyway just thought I'd share that useless information with you guys lol

Jules
 
hi jules welcome to the forum ..sorry to hear about your condition ... x as northe says have a look at lees doco film its really good x 🙂
 
am64 said:
hi jules welcome to the forum ..sorry to hear about your condition ... x as northe says have a look at lees doco film its really good x 🙂
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Yeah I did its really good... I have sent him a Question so just waiting for reply
 
Lee is great doing alot at moment for raising awareness of diabetes are you on fb ?
 
ahha i saw your question and i might be able to help you out as my hubby helps people sort out their benefits ( what a nightmare it can be !!) hes home later but we very busy tonight... but i will try and mention it if I get a chance ...if not tonight soon x
 
Jules001 said:
I dred to think what my HBA1C is gonna be I think the last 1 I had was really high.... My blood levels are normaly quite high but my nurse has changed my insulin by loads.. I take 14 units b4 breakfast 16 at lunch 38 at evening meal and 50units of slow acting insulin at night... my blood this morning was 7.4 and I felt really rough not used to being that low lol... oh yeah and I take some form of metoformin 2000mg's before evening meal.....

anyway just thought I'd share that useless information with you guys lol

Jules
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It's not useless! 7.4 is a pretty decent level to wake up on. If you've been running high, you will feel pretty weird as your levels come down, but it's so important to keep them as in range as possible.
 
Yeah I know they are but by about lunch time ish they are up to 10 ish lol...

Yeah I on fb Julian Burgess look me up (profile pic of red shirt with number 40 on it and jules lol

cheers
 
i mentioned re fb cos there are a few links to lees groups etc ...i see if i can find you and send you links x
 
Tried adding you Jules but there was no pic of a red shirt, have you changed it again??

Have a chat with your team if your levels are rising up in between meals. There might be something they could advise.
 
If you type in the search bar julian burgess it shows red shirt with number 40 on the back.. plus my name has a star next to it
 
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