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Good girl for going - and please for once look after yourself - all the others will be ok - honest
Take care
Love Mary xx

Caz hi.


Am a bit late catching up with your thread..... all the test means is that you have to run FAST........or maybe even FASTER......LOL.




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JoycePxxx

glad u went babes

wont be to long till u get the results
luv n hugs
stray
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Glad you went, Caz, hope the blood test wasn't too traumatic (I always bruise badly)

Doc was really kind and said that since I knew what it was he'd just do a prescription for me over the phone so I just had to get down and pick it up... was glad I didn't have to sit around and wait to see him.

Hi Caz - let us all know the results of your blood tests in due course.
I have to go to my surgery for blood tests tomorrrow having finished my meds so they will be with the Chest Consultant for my appointment Fri 15th, so hope nothing nasty still lurking - have driven (only round trip of 10 miles) today, my first drive was 5 miles on Monday so making progress slowly. Jx

Diabetes
Diabetes must be carefully monitored
Diabetes is a hormone disorder that can cause problems with the kidneys, legs and feet, eyes, heart, nerves, and blood flow. If left untreated, these problems can lead to kidney failure, gangrene and amputation, blindness, or stroke. Diabetes is on the increase, probably because people are living longer, getting fatter and leading increasingly inactive lifestyles. There are two types of diabetes.

Type 1 Diabetes

Type 1 diabetes - also known as insulin-dependent or immune-mediated diabetes - is a disease that destroys the cells in the pancreas that produce the hormone insulin. Insulin is needed to control blood sugar levels. Without insulin death is inevitable. Type 1 sufferers, who typically develop the condition as children or young adults, are usually unable to produce any insulin at all. They need to boost their insulin levels, either by regular injections or by wearing a pump which dispenses the hormone under the skin. It cannot be administered as a pill because it would be destroyed by the digestive process before it had a chance to work. What are the symptoms? Type 1 diabetes often appears suddenly. Signs and symptoms are: · High levels of sugar in the blood; · High levels of sugar in the urine; · Frequent urination (and/or bed-wetting in children); · Extreme hunger; · Extreme thirst; · Extreme weight loss; · Weakness and tiredness; · Irritability and mood swings; · Nausea and vomiting. What causes Type 1 diabetes? The cause of the disease is unknown, although there is evidence that it might be inherited. Other environmental factors and illnesses seem to trigger the disease. Can Type 1 diabetes be controlled? People with type 1 diabetes can live happy, healthy lives provided they follow a diabetes treatment plan. Blood sugar levels must be kept as close to normal as possible through insulin injections, regular exercise and control of diet. Blood and urine tests will show if the disease is under control. The presence of ketones in the urine indicates that there are problems.

Type 2 Diabetes:

Type 2, or non-insulin dependent diabetes is the most common form of the disease. It usually occurs in people who are over the age of 45 and overweight. Type 2 sufferers do not make enough insulin, or are unable to make proper use of it. Without enough insulin, the body cannot move blood sugar into the cells. Sugar builds up in the bloodstream and causes health problems. What causes Type 2 diabetes? Again the cause of the disease is unknown, but is probably inherited. As with type 1 diabetes, other factors appear to trigger the disease such as obesity. What are the symptoms? Type 2 diabetes often develops slowly. Most people who get it have increased thirst and an increased need to urinate. Many also feel tired, irritable and nauseous. Some people have an increased appetite, but they lose weight. Other signs are: · Repeated or hard-to-heal infections of the skin, gums, vagina, or bladder; · Blurred vision; · Tingling or loss of feeling in the hands or feet; · Dry, itchy skin. The symptoms can be so mild that they go unnoticed. They may also be confused with signs of ageing. It is thought that millions of people worldwide suffer from type 2 diabetes without realising it. What is the outlook? Type 2 diabetes can be controlled by keeping blood sugar levels as close as possible to normal. This can be done by regular exercise and diet control alone. Losing weight helps some overweight people to bring their blood sugars into the normal range. Is help available? Information and advice can be obtained from Diabetes UK careline on 020 7424 1030 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm). This page contains basic information. If you are concerned about your health, you should consult a doctor.

Anyone who thinks they may have diabetes should consult their GP sooner rather than later. I'm Type 2 diagnosed 2002. There is a Diabetics Thread on the "Connections" site it's in the Forum FRU old gang - or summat like that. Friendly thread, nil back biting, can ask/give advice/support to each other. Ron

Caz. If you are diabetic do follow the advice medics give you do NOT disregard advice. Get into the diet needed and stick with it. Lass on the thread in Connections Type 2 was diet and exercise but as she freely admits, ignored sticking to the diet. She then had to start taking tablets and now on Insulin, is pregnant and it seems got a problem with baby.

I've had major surgery for cancer some years ago and view diabetes just as serious. Good luck

Caz, it is not being selfish to think of yourself if you have others to care for. After all, where would they be if you 'crashed'? When my OH was diagnosed with cerebral atrophy my first thought was to get my own health checked as I would need to be healthy to care for him as he got worse. That was over a year ago. He is still not too bad apart from short term memory but I seem to have developed a lot of aches and pains! Old age, who would have it.
Huia.

Well done Caz, glad you went.

Saved me telling you what happened to my OH cos he ignored it. Still in denial now.

Whatever comes of the test, do as you are advised, and look after yourself.

lmao... bugger... I've got no lemon! lol

Ronald, thanks so much for the information,

Huia, I said that to the nurse today, when she asked me why id been reffered 2 months ago, hangs head in shame!

Can you PM me Teresa? Ta hun,


Mac thanks for that, sleep sounds very inviting!


SS hugs love right down the road,


Caz xxxx

glad you had it done

let us know when you got results

I will let you and everyone else who has been kind enough to ask about the reasults julie,

Thanks so much,


Caz xxxx

waving to uou Caz~~~~~~~~~~~over the bay past the wreck of riverdancer
Hope your test went well please let us know the results
Love Jackie