feedthegoat wrote: » Is there any way to get the Dexcom on Long term illness card?
johnnie T2 wrote: » Hi all, Was posting here a while back so thought i would update you. I was diagnosed by my GP based on a bloodtest (which was being done to detect reason for ED)as having Type 2 after getting a 55 HBA1C and basically sent on my way until got my Endocrinology appointment in Beaumont yesterday. I am 31 and 72kgs & in shape so wasn't fitting a T2. I had fresh bloods done for this and the Endo said i was not in the Diabetic range this time (i wasn't thinking to ask what the reading was). However being sent for more bloods to determine reasons for ED/and my low testosterone. Endo also said i had high blood pressure so wanted to get me a 24 hour monitor (said id receive letter in post about this, anyone any experience there)? and I'd have to get more bloods done and come back in 3 months. Had been really hoping to move this along so its disappointing to wait until new year now. Endo asked had my GP not done further blood tests at time, which she had not - is this not very careless of the GP to outright tell me i had Type 2 diabetes? I feel I've been mishandled by two GPs now in terms of ED (first GP didn't even send for bloods gave me a load of pills) and this diabetes. I was also advised by GP and Diabetes Ireland to start taking Metformin but decided against it and was proven right..
banie01 wrote: » So after the recent highs of hitting 8 months insulin free and having another oral med dropped by the Endo I've hit a bit of a wobble. For the 1st time since diagnosis, I'm encountering what would be classic diabetes mellitus symptoms and back to double digit morning BG's. Fairly constant urge to urinate, now given that this has only arisen since I've stopped taking empagliflozin it's more than likely related to a separate renal/urological issue I have ongoing at the moment. That said, it doesn't matter how I try and spin it in my head... The feeling of inevitability around this gowl of a condition is hanging a little heavier over me today. I'll give the clinic a ring later and see if they want to look at the meds and I'll persevere with my mid life crisis :pac: Just a combo of an 8.4 this morning being my best morning BG in 3 weeks and starting the day in the bloody blackness of Irish winter caught up with me this morning Hope everyone is doing well and their pancreas' are kicking ass!
banie01 wrote: » So after the recent highs of hitting 8 months insulin free and having another oral med dropped by the Endo I've hit a bit of a wobble....
silverwood wrote: » Hey all, my 13 year is a T1D (diagnosed just over 2 years ago). Things going well enough I suppose. I’m a big believer in what technology can and will bring to world of diabetes over the coming years. One thing I’d love to get more involved in is OpenAPS/Looping. I have been researching loads over the past 6 months and feel ready to make a start. My boy is already on a Medtronic pump but unfortunately its not compatible with looping. Anybody have any ideas where I could buy an older model Medtronic pump? I’ve been pulling my hair out trying to source one with no success. Any ideas? Anyway, thanks in advance for any replies. Wish you all the best of luck with your diabeticking. Take care.
silverharp wrote: » what is your average diet now?
Eircom_Sucks wrote: » anybody got phimosis with type 2 ( tight foreskin and itchyness ) i havnt really been watching my levels since diagnosis , but really need to get my effing rear in gear and take control of this and not control of me
Royal Legend wrote: » Keep the head up Banie, you are my inspiration. Don't despair Banie, it's probably only a blip sent to test your resolve.
ohnonotgmail wrote: » get yourself to a GP. there is no advice that anybody here can give you that will resolve that situation.
gerrybbadd wrote: » Ya in the early years of my diagnosis, when blood sugars were high. Always came with a bad dose of thrush also. Coulkd be the cause of the itchiness.
Eircom_Sucks wrote: » exactly whats happening now blunt honest , i havnt been watching my sugars at all so i need to start , getting more active too etc hopefully it will fook off when i get my crap undercontrol using canestan cream and its helping alot , bastard to the skin back over the head :pac::pac: would love to say its because of my massive unit but sadly not the case
ohnonotgmail wrote: » seriously go the GP. at the very least they will give you something more effective than canesten.
Eircom_Sucks wrote: » sorry dad
gerrybbadd wrote: » Keep using the canestan. I know the feeling all too well, used to end up tearin, somewhat bursting the skin, trying to get the skin back too. It will heal up in time, and the tightness will go away. get the strongest canestan you can in the pharmacy. Luckily i havent had that problem in a good few years now. Didn't go to a doctor myself, but that's not saying you shouldn't, if things are particularly bad.
ohnonotgmail wrote: » this is absolutely terrible advice and irresponsible. the poster needs to see a doctor.
gerrybbadd wrote: » Is it? It's my experience. And has worked every time. You might note further down ( if you read that far down that is, before jumping in with the outrage) that while I didn't go to see a doctor, I wasn't advising the poster shouldn't go
CramCycle wrote: » Getting rescreened for Diabetic Retinopathy. Only benefit was the Diabetic Nurse saying so long as they don't call you into the eye and ear it's not too bad. Have had the 3D scan , have to go back in a few weeks to get a 2nd one to see is it progressing. Hopefully I have the CGM back that the tight control will stop it dead in its tracks. Also found out my hba1c dropped below 7 for the first time since I was a kid. Then 3 months without my CGM and it was upto 8.9.
