I worked untill I was 65 years old had to retire as they was downsizing Social Services, the year before they decided I had high cholestrol so put me on statins then they said I had high blood pressure I was amazed as had never had it before so was given Ramipril.....although i kept getting bladder infections they never checked me for Diabetes and whats worse I never suspected I had it, I have Hypothyroidism also which i have had since my 20's and the Doctor said i was taking too much so wanted to cut the thyroxine down I said look here if i was taking too much((which I have in past years so knwo the symptoms)) I would be losing weight and I am not so somthing is wrong some where...he sent me to a gland specialist who said everything was alright ....whilst there I had a blood test and they said that too was alright....months later I decided to go to the Doctors again as had a terrible thirst which I could not get rid of, they took a blood test again and away i went....few days later the Doctor rang me saying can you get down to the surgery we have your blood test results back and the sugar level is very high.... so off to the Doctors I went again and they told me I had to take some tablets to lower the levels...that was three years ago I have tried Insulin and that gives me a few hypos so asked the Doctor if i could try some new tabs that came out and I am on them now....I have found a good diabetec site on the net who tell you about controlling your carbs and am trying this out also.....I have lost over three years 6 stone through exercising and diet and I would say to all out there do not be dismayed we learn something new every day so Live, Love and be happy...Trisha

Trisha
Nottingham, United Kingdom