CramCycle wrote: » Just got back my results yesterday as well. Really put the boot in hard the last 2 to 3 months. Changed my diet drastically, really reduced my carbs as I was eating the recommended daily allowance of 210 grown men in terms of carbs. Since August 10th to Yesterday, my hba1c has come down from 9.6 to 7.7, and I suspect it will drop again within the next 6 months. Hypos are down to one a fortnight from one a day and the only serious highs I have had were once when I forgot my novo and another where I went out for work drinks.
BlackEdelweiss wrote: » What are you eating to reduce your carbs? That is what I struggle with, my diet is based around spuds, rice & pasta. It is hard when cooking for 4 kids to branch away from the things they eat but I do need to cut down my carb intake.
A 59-YEAR-old man admitted to hospital with a sore toe died weeks later because of the alleged interaction of a medication he was given with another he was already on, it was claimed in the High Court. John Devereux's widow, Margaret Devereux of Greenrath, Co Tipperary, settled her action against the HSE, as a result of the death of her husband, for €45,000. Mr Devereux, a grandfather of three, was an insulin dependant diabetic who needed ongoing medication including the cholesterol lowering drug, Lipitor. It was claimed that on January 18, 2008, he was admitted to South Tipperary General Hospital in Clonmel with an infection of his right toe. He was examined and diagnosed with septic arthritis together with severe swelling and infection of his right toe. Sodium fusidate, a fusidic acid, was prescribed to treat the infection and Mr Devereux was sent home. It was claimed that Mr Devereux was re-admitted to the hospital on Febraury 15, 2008, complaining of aching in both legs for the past five days which was getting worse and associated pain in his arms. It was claimed Mr Devereux had developed rhabdmoloysis, a muscle breakdown condition due to the alleged interaction between and the co-prescribing of the Lipitor and fusidic acid. It was further claimed the alleged interaction had not been recognised or considered at the time of initial prescribing in the hospital. Five further doses of fusidic acid along with saline it is alleged were administered. Mr Devereux's health deteriorated and he developed acute renal failure. On February 21, 2008, he was diagnosed with the muscle breakdown condition and was transferred to Cork Unversity Hosptial the next day but died there on March 2, 2008. As a result of her husband's death, Mrs Devereux claimed she suffered severe mental distress, loss and damage. It was claimed the HSE was negligent and in breach of duty in failing to recognise the interaction of the Lipitor and fusidic acid could cause cause the onset of muscle break down condition. It was also alleged there was a failure to recognise the onset of the condition after his re-admission hospital despite his complaint of aches for the previous five days. The defendant denied all the claims and the court heard yesterday the case would have been strongly disputed by the HSE and hospital. Approving the €45,000 settlement, Ms Justice Mary Irvine said there would have been a huge hill to climb to establish the claim and she described the case as very tragic.
CramCycle wrote: » Basically I have switched from a high fat, high carb diet to a low carb diet. It was a struggle for the first few days, cravings were tough. I am not eating less though in terms of quantity it should be noted, I am bulking up on veg/nuts/meat.
banie01 wrote: » I just thought I'd post in here with my 1st HbA1c since I've started taking Victoza. I got the result this morning whilst getting my Flu jab and I am actually delighted! I am type 2 and generally have fairly good control in and around the 7.0 range and I know it would be much better but for overnight spikes. I could go to bed at 5.0 and yet wake up at 13! I struggled with that since being diagnosed and no matter could not get a handle on the overnight spikes/leaky liver. Anyway I started on Victoza at the end of June with a previous HbA1c of 6.7 but maintaining this was hard work! 3 and a half months in with Victoza and my hbA1c is now 5.7(old style) or 39(new style) As an added benefit I have dropped about 12kilos since starting the Victoza too. The initial side effects with Victoza were a little harsh, severe nausea mainly and loss of appetite but the nausea diminished rapidly and within @3weeks i was taking the full dose with no issue apart from appetite. I was apprehensive about changing/adding meds initially as being a young (33)type 2 I was and am focused on keeping as tight a control as possible to avoid any complications as long as possible but the combo of Janumet/Victoza has taken me down to my 1st ''non'' diabetic HbA1c in over 7yrs along with finally FINALLY having something akin to normal readings in the mornings(avg @7 down from avg@13)I'm bloody delighted and heres hoping with a bit more effort on my part I can improve even further!
Ciara GaGa wrote: » What do you do when diabetes just becomes too much? Constantly checking blood sugars, doing injections and carb counting can be exhausting.
Yakuza wrote: » Quick question for the pumpers out there...my daughter has had hers for a week or so now, we're in touch with the diabetes nurses in Temple St. every weekday currently, still tweaking carb ratios and basal rates, my question is...how long did you folks take until things settled down? We're back to checking every 3 hours at night (which is taking its toll). Our control is definitely better, but we're still getting night time lows so hopefully those will go once we have the basal worked out.
The_Conductor wrote: » For a public patient in a public hospital- cost is €75 per day up to a maximum of €750 in any 12 consecutive months. There are a list of prescribed children's diseases and disabilities- to which the charge doesn't apply (including asthma- but I don't think it includes diabetes).
herisson wrote: » It now applies for those with Diabetes and you dont have to pay prescription charges.
sunbabe08 wrote: » i asked my gp about this, she told me to go to through the pharmacist
