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By *uby0000 OP Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

following on from a thread how mny truly understand type 2 diabetes

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Im starting to research it.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

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By *uby0000 OP Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

ive been diabetic since 1996 so think im knowledgable

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By *utumnWoman
over a year ago

leeds

Very few, and that includes many of the medical profession along with a lot of people who actually have type 2

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have it, but have no idea about it.

Gave up after reading so many conflicting reports on the net.

So just carrying on exactly as before I found out I had it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't know that much to be honest. I do know that a friend of a friend was type 2 until she had a Gastric Band fitted. After she got down to the correct weight the Diabetes vanished

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

it is a hard thing to get your head around. Its even harder to remember medication etc because you dont feel ill most of the time.

I really started to pay attention this year after being threatened with insulin and it paid off.

I am trying to lose weigt and getting a lot more active with a goal of reducing my medication over time

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By *reelove1969Couple
over a year ago

bristol

no idea about it ...should i ???

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By *uby0000 OP Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

I am being threatened with insulin in feb if I don't get my weight down ive tried all medication and been on non insulin injections I detest having it and I do try to get it under control

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By *uke olovingmanMan
over a year ago

Gravesend

i used to go round supermarkets peering at the little writing finding percent sugar content hon ey and mustard chicken tonight was a no no

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Gave up most stuff,but sugar in my Tea is far more important than anything else.

Not over weight and BMI of 24.

Just cant be doing with any more pills,so gave up on the Metformin last Aug.

Side effects were worse than the Diabetes.

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By *uby0000 OP Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

"no idea about it ...should i ???"

everyone should be aware of the signs you could save peoples lives even if you don't have it yoursef

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"I am being threatened with insulin in feb if I don't get my weight down ive tried all medication and been on non insulin injections I detest having it and I do try to get it under control"

have you tried reducing your carbs?

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By *uby0000 OP Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

who knows the symptoms

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Gave up most stuff,but sugar in my Tea is far more important than anything else.

Not over weight and BMI of 24.

Just cant be doing with any more pills,so gave up on the Metformin last Aug.

Side effects were worse than the Diabetes."

what was your last HbA1c?

i have found that since reducing my carbs the....erm.....side effects were much reduced

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By *himanMan
over a year ago

chichester

My father was type 1

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By *uby0000 OP Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

metformin does have nasty side effects but im on slow release now and much better

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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"no idea about it ...should i ???

everyone should be aware of the signs you could save peoples lives even if you don't have it yoursef"

I don't have a clue either. Would this mean we would have to be aware od the signs of every illness going?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"metformin does have nasty side effects but im on slow release now and much better"

I havnt had any side effects. try canderel instead of sugar.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not tested since Aug. but feeling a lot more normal since stopping the Metformin.

Told the practice nurse last week about me not taking the pills,she wasnt best pleased,but she dont have to suffer the side effects.

I know the cause of my Type 2 and not a lot I can do about it.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"metformin does have nasty side effects but im on slow release now and much better

I havnt had any side effects. try canderel instead of sugar."

stevia or truvia are better (although more expensive

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or even doing without altogether. I used to have tea/coffee with 2/3 sugars in. now i have nothing

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By *exycleanerWoman
over a year ago

pontefract

"who knows the symptoms"

feeling tired, needing to go to the loo often especially during the night. weight loss x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I guessed my hubbie had diabetes about 15 years ago, he had terrible mood swings and could not get enough juice to drink, headaches and was extremely tired all the time. persuaded him to go to docs and his blood sugar was 22. he was started off on diet control, then onto metformin and eventually insulin. he has recently been put onto victosa, as well as his other insulins, and also is under the bariatric team at the hospital. he has lost a stone in 2 months, and has managed to reduce the units of insulin he is taking. PLEASE don't ignore the condition, as you may lose lower limbs and eyesight, and a host of other stuff

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Not tested since Aug. but feeling a lot more normal since stopping the Metformin.

Told the practice nurse last week about me not taking the pills,she wasnt best pleased,but she dont have to suffer the side effects.

I know the cause of my Type 2 and not a lot I can do about it."

i went for years with an 'ok' result everytime but one time i went it shot to 9.6, now i'm fully compliant with meds, chaned my diet which stopped the side effects and am back within 'ok' range'

i think the biggest help for me has been the exercise

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

oops forgot the symptom of needing to pee constantly!!

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By *himanMan
over a year ago

chichester

Lots of ppl have diabetes but dont know it mainly diet

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

"no idea about it ...should i ???

everyone should be aware of the signs you could save peoples lives even if you don't have it yoursef"

I thought hyper/hypoglycaemic fits were only a part of type 1.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"I guessed my hubbie had diabetes about 15 years ago, he had terrible mood swings and could not get enough juice to drink, headaches and was extremely tired all the time. persuaded him to go to docs and his blood sugar was 22. he was started off on diet control, then onto metformin and eventually insulin. he has recently been put onto victosa, as well as his other insulins, and also is under the bariatric team at the hospital. he has lost a stone in 2 months, and has managed to reduce the units of insulin he is taking. PLEASE don't ignore the condition, as you may lose lower limbs and eyesight, and a host of other stuff "

(not about you hubby but the not ignoring it)

my dads uncle lost his leg to diabetes, my friends husband lost both legs and sadly she lost her life to a diabetic coma after turning to drink when he died.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By *uby0000 OP Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

erectile dysfunction anyone?

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"no idea about it ...should i ???

everyone should be aware of the signs you could save peoples lives even if you don't have it yoursef

I thought hyper/hypoglycaemic fits were only a part of type 1."

type 2's dont usually have hypos unless they are on insulin but they can have hypers.

Hypos need to treated with fast acting glucose and monitored for further hypos once that wears off.

Hypers are different to treat as really without insulin the only treatment is burning it off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"erectile dysfunction anyone?"

Just as well with the amount of times I go for a PEE..........

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Change your diet eat more fresh stuff try and keep away from processed foods/ ready meals etc

Don't smoke and drink in moderation etc

Have been told this supposedly help with diabetes, heart disease etc

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By *uietlykinkymeWoman
over a year ago

kinky land

The threat of insulin jabs worked for me,

I only get above 8 when I'm ill now

The metformin made me put on more weight than pregnancy did

but having just suffered retinopathy this week

I know as much as I need to for me, I'm also very lucky that my GP and nurse both specialised in diabetes.

I just wish more medics knew the first thing about it

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By *uby0000 OP Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

type 2 can go hand in hand with high blood pressure and high cholestrol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Probably isn't news to most people, but poorly controlled diabetes is a strong risk factor for heart and kidney disease, as well as neurological problems and retinal disease, to name a few.

Those miserable posibilities are worth the toil to keep things under control in my view.

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By *uby0000 OP Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

easier said than done

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"no idea about it ...should i ???

everyone should be aware of the signs you could save peoples lives even if you don't have it yoursef

I thought hyper/hypoglycaemic fits were only a part of type 1.

type 2's dont usually have hypos unless they are on insulin but they can have hypers.

Hypos need to treated with fast acting glucose and monitored for further hypos once that wears off.

Hypers are different to treat as really without insulin the only treatment is burning it off"

They don't as often, but certainly some classes of tablets do pose the risk of hypos

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By *uietlykinkymeWoman
over a year ago

kinky land

"easier said than done "

Very very true

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"easier said than done "

Absolutely right, in addition to your demons, you fighting an environment that encourages you to have a lifestyle incompatible with diabetes..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"erectile dysfunction anyone?"

yes hubbie has

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not tested since Aug. but feeling a lot more normal since stopping the Metformin.

Told the practice nurse last week about me not taking the pills,she wasnt best pleased,but she dont have to suffer the side effects.

I know the cause of my Type 2 and not a lot I can do about it."

What are the side effects?

I have a friend that is on metformin. She gets low sugar biscuits for breakfast, and cakes for during the day.

I didn't know about the mood swings either. Useful info.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"Not tested since Aug. but feeling a lot more normal since stopping the Metformin.

Told the practice nurse last week about me not taking the pills,she wasnt best pleased,but she dont have to suffer the side effects.

I know the cause of my Type 2 and not a lot I can do about it.

What are the side effects?

I have a friend that is on metformin. She gets low sugar biscuits for breakfast, and cakes for during the day.

I didn't know about the mood swings either. Useful info."

Metformin can cause gastrointestinal issues in some. Changing to the slow release version can help but as I have said above I found the greatest help was reducing my carb intake and increasing my 'Real food' intake. Cooking from scratch etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My other half has type 1...

He's had it since being 4 yrs old we've been together nearly 9 yrs and I'm just about getting to grips with it now... I do wake if he goes hypo in the night which is very odd, his breathing changes, and I've sat and fed him sweets, anything that's sweet in the house... It can be quite scary, if he's particularly hyo, he hasn't a clue what's going on.. He uses novo mix daily and glargyn long acting insulin before bed.

Luckily the hypos don't happen too often

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Not tested since Aug. but feeling a lot more normal since stopping the Metformin.

Told the practice nurse last week about me not taking the pills,she wasnt best pleased,but she dont have to suffer the side effects.

I know the cause of my Type 2 and not a lot I can do about it.

What are the side effects?

I have a friend that is on metformin. She gets low sugar biscuits for breakfast, and cakes for during the day.

I didn't know about the mood swings either. Useful info.

That's really helpful, thanks. I didn't know that and didn't think to look it up. I'll pass the info on.

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By *uby0000 OP Woman
over a year ago

hertfordshire

diabetes 2 causes long term damage

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