http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/-t1.htm Want to chat about Type 2, this is the place. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:23:16 GMT 10 http://illiweb.com/fa/prosilver_magenta/site_logo.gif http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/-t1.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/anyone-had-injection-in-their-eye-t208.htm penny Sorry to post on such a squeamish subject. I have been type 2 diabetic for at least 12 years and my control for many years was really bad, metformin did nothing for me so last year they put me on insulin - magic, control at last. I have no major problems with my feet etc etc but my eyes are really damaged. Even though my blood pressure and sugars are controlled now since last year my eyes have been getting worse and worse and a lot of fluid is behind the middle of my eye. My Opthamologist ... TYPE 2 CHAT Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:23:16 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/anyone-had-injection-in-their-eye-t208.htm#1198 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/anyone-had-injection-in-their-eye-t208.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/type-2-diabetes-t113.htm ebony I was diagnosed with Diabetes Type 2 in March 2000, was put on Metformin and diet control, unfortunately in October 2004 after struggling for a long time with it out of control, and my doctor using me as a testing bag and trying different drugs, I was rushed into hospital where I spent about 10 days getting my blood sugar to a safe level and was put on insulin along with the Metformin. Have since moved back to Doncaster and when signed in at a surgery in 2005, I feel I am being left to get on ... TYPE 2 CHAT Wed, 05 Nov 2008 16:20:42 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/type-2-diabetes-t113.htm#719 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/type-2-diabetes-t113.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/not-sure-where-to-post-this-t202.htm mikep1979 Hi all, i wasnt to sure which section to post this in, but i just wanted clarification on what others thought of it. when i was a member of another diabetes site there were quite a few folks who were low carbing. i know this can be very good for type 2's who struggle with their levels. but what alarmed me was that there were people on there advocating no carbing!!!!! they were even telling type 1's to do it as it was safe!!!! im sorry and correct me if i am wrong but i am certain that ... TYPE 2 CHAT Fri, 11 Sep 2009 09:03:02 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/not-sure-where-to-post-this-t202.htm#1164 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/not-sure-where-to-post-this-t202.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/intensive-insulin-therapy-t194.htm Warren Hello everyone, I have been a type II diabetic for the past 10 years. Right now I'm on glucothage and two types of insulin. I take Lantis once a day to simulate what would be the normal basal insulin. When I have meals or snacks I take a quick acting insulin, Humalog to bolus the food being ingested. Following this regimen, requires that I take my blood sugars many times a day, I feel motivated to continue doing this because my blood sugars are very stable my last A1 C. was 5.3. Does ... TYPE 2 CHAT Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:59:39 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/intensive-insulin-therapy-t194.htm#1150 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/intensive-insulin-therapy-t194.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/exenatide-t197.htm Nick
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Nick]]> TYPE 2 CHAT Thu, 20 Aug 2009 21:50:47 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/metformin-and-vidagliptin-mix-t195.htm#1153 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/metformin-and-vidagliptin-mix-t195.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/one-long-lasting-jab-t136.htm Buffy Hi to you all, My husband is a type 2 diabetic and I look after him. He used to be on tablets but has progressed to insulin. He is to have one long lasting jab...... he is disabled and very inactive. He just potters about the house and when we go out he uses a scooter. The dose started at 12 units for the first 3 days, then up to 16 units for 4 days and so on. At the minute he is up to 30 units per day and the nurse said it could go up to way over 40 units. The reason he ... TYPE 2 CHAT Tue, 02 Dec 2008 16:10:49 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/one-long-lasting-jab-t136.htm#958 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/one-long-lasting-jab-t136.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/new-once-daily-treatment-for-type-2-t188.htm Nick New once-daily treatment for Type 2 diabetes Copied in it's entirety from Diabetes UK site Nick 07 July 2009 A new treatment for Type 2 diabetes has hit the headlines today. Liraglutide (Victoza), a once-daily injectable treatment for Type 2 diabetes, is pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk’s latest brainchild. From the Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) family of drugs, it can be taken any time of day, irrespective of meals. It helps to control Type 2 diabetes by stimulating ... TYPE 2 CHAT Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:14:06 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/new-once-daily-treatment-for-type-2-t188.htm#1126 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/new-once-daily-treatment-for-type-2-t188.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/new-tea-to-help-type-2-s-t183.htm Nick Wonder what it tastes like though?? The 'Vomitoria' bit kind of puts me off!!!! Nick African Tea Offers Promising Treatment For Type-2 Diabetes enlarge Could a special African tea be used to treat type-2 diabetes? (Credit: iStockphoto/Manuela Weschke) ScienceDaily (May 11, 2009) — Researchers are attempting, with the help of a special African tea, to develop a new treatment for type-2 diabetics. The tea is used as a treatment in traditional Nigerian medicine and ... TYPE 2 CHAT Mon, 11 May 2009 14:27:24 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/new-tea-to-help-type-2-s-t183.htm#1110 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/new-tea-to-help-type-2-s-t183.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/retinopathy-results-t53.htm Imogen I had a letter to say that "your eye photographs were satisfactory"... from a "Mary Whitehouse" (wondered what she was doing these days!!!)... Does that mean that my eye test was OK or that the photographs they took were good and the results would be with me in the future!!! Some people's grasp of the English language leaves something to be desired! TYPE 2 CHAT Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:40:21 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/retinopathy-results-t53.htm#210 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/retinopathy-results-t53.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/keeping-your-meter-warm-t157.htm caroline wilson
Cold temperatures also affect didigtal camera and mobile phone batteries too.

Hope you are all keeping warm in the snow.]]> TYPE 2 CHAT Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:01:04 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/keeping-your-meter-warm-t157.htm#1052 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/keeping-your-meter-warm-t157.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/sharps-bin-t129.htm Buffy When I went to the clinic the nurse said go to the gp and get a sharps bin !!!!! I've never used one. I usually cut the syringe to bits with pliers, wrap it with masking tape and put it in a coke tin. So off I went........you'd have thought I was asking for the moon wrapped in gold paper. Big conference about how and where etc. They finally found a form that has to be signed by a doctor, faxed to some-one else and I came away with a piece of paper with a number to ring when the box was full ... TYPE 2 CHAT Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:33:25 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/sharps-bin-t129.htm#892 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/sharps-bin-t129.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/is-honey-ok-t120.htm caroline wilson
Is honey OK for diabetics? I know refined sugar is a no and fruit sugar is better, but what about honey? I usually only have a spoomful in natural yoghurt or on cereal, Tried it in coffee and it tastes awfull, but is quite nice in some herbal and fruit infusions.]]> TYPE 2 CHAT Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:31:58 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/is-honey-ok-t120.htm#758 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/is-honey-ok-t120.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/metformin-is-good-t108.htm Nick Now you know !! Nick Diabetes Medication May Be Linked To Lower Risk Of Death From Cardiovascular Disease ScienceDaily (Nov. 3, 2008) — The diabetes medication metformin may be associated with a lower risk of death from cardiovascular disease, according to a meta-analysis of previously published studies. No associations were found between other diabetes medications and beneficial or harmful cardiovascular effects, in part because of insufficient data, the authors note. "A ... TYPE 2 CHAT Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:31:33 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/metformin-is-good-t108.htm#697 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/metformin-is-good-t108.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/pie-charts-t48.htm Garfield I check my B/S 4 times a day and the meter I use stores the readings until I am ready to upload them from the meter to my PC. I then produce a Pie Chart of the readings, this I give to my Dr. who uploads it to my medical file on his PC (the prog that produces the Chart comes with the meter) its easier than reading a book of figures. I don't think I can mention the name, because it would be advertising. If anyone wishes the name, just ask. TYPE 2 CHAT Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:08:14 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/pie-charts-t48.htm#192 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/pie-charts-t48.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/more-testing-strips-t26.htm Imogen Although they didn't seem keen, my diabetes nurse has prescribed me some test strips for my machine and given me a new pricky finger pen thingy as well! Woo Hoo. And they are on repeat prescription. They said for Type 2's it wasn't thought necessary, but I came out with a whole heap of reasons to, the main one was that I wanted to see how my BS's were in the first few months depending on what I ate (i.e. a training exercise). She agreed that was probably a good idea. PHEW! I have until ... TYPE 2 CHAT Sat, 06 Sep 2008 21:39:21 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/more-testing-strips-t26.htm#115 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/more-testing-strips-t26.htm http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/it-s-official-and-my-hba1c-result-t18.htm Imogen I am Type 2! Great huh! Found out today. I have had the result of my HbA1c test which was 8.6mmol/l - which, considering I've only been watching what I eat for two weeks, is pretty good and shows that I should be able to, initially, control my diabetes with diet only. The definition of this test by Diabetes UK is: "HbA1c (Glycated haemoglobin) and fructosamine At least once a year, your doctor should check your long term diabetes control by taking a blood sample from your ... TYPE 2 CHAT Wed, 03 Sep 2008 16:58:36 GMT http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/it-s-official-and-my-hba1c-result-t18.htm#75 http://diabeteschat.forumotion.net/type-2-chat-f4/it-s-official-and-my-hba1c-result-t18.htm