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[Bigron]

Hi All.

As mentioned elsewhere, my car passed its MOT last week, no advisories, just a clear pass and a compliment from the tester on its condition for its age!
I had an appointment with the diabetes consultant last Friday and he wants me to go on to insulin. Obviously I'm not keen, but I want to live, so I'll have to accept it. He did say that so long as I keep my blood sugar level under control. I won't have to give up driving - phew!
I have another appointment this coming Wednesdaay to get the results of my neck scan regarding suspected cancer: fingers crossed.
Also, Wednesday week I have an appointment with my kidney specialist - the one who gave me two years to live!

Ron.

[Doctor Gollum]

When did you last see the kidney specialist?

You might be due a refund...

Joking aside, as long as the diabetes is properly managed, there's no reason for life to change

[dave the builder]

yes, tell the kidney specialist that you want to book 2060 & 2061 as your 2 years 

do you currently test your own blood glucose levels Ron ?,
 most machines have a non delete-able history but if you manage diabetes well , there is no reason to give up driving

sounds like you've looked after the Omega better than yourself ...
is it time to cut down on the booze fueled ,wild ,late night  sex parties perhaps 

[Alnico Blue]

Hoping all goes well for you Ron     

[BazaJT]

By the 'eck Ron lad you're not after doing things by halves are you Joking aside while being insulin dependant may not be the ideal it is one of the medical advances to be grateful for[I lost several relatives on my mothers side of the family to diabetes back when it was a killer]Fingers-and all else-crossed for your medical checks coming back on the winning side

[Raeturbo]

Good luck Ron, and  one of my grandchildren has had type 1 since he was about four, but he’s 11 now and he’s got used to the needles etc and living a normal life. But as said it demands good monitoring and management.

[Lizzie Zoom]

Hi All.

As mentioned elsewhere, my car passed its MOT last week, no advisories, just a clear pass and a compliment from the tester on its condition for its age!
I had an appointment with the diabetes consultant last Friday and he wants me to go on to insulin. Obviously I'm not keen, but I want to live, so I'll have to accept it. He did say that so long as I keep my blood sugar level under control. I won't have to give up driving - phew!
I have another appointment this coming Wednesdaay to get the results of my neck scan regarding suspected cancer: fingers crossed.
Also, Wednesday week I have an appointment with my kidney specialist - the one who gave me two years to live!

Ron.

Hope all goes well Ron.  Fighting diabetes is a pain, but is absolutely essential if you want to live with most things still in place.

Just a heads up Ron, if you do not already know, that if you go on insulin, you must let DVLA know and then you will be on a restricted 3 year licence, with health questions being asked / investigated, before they issue you with a new licence every 3 years. You will also need to let your insurance company know. Never a real problem, but something that must be done

Good news about the car!

[Shackeng]

I met a keen cyclist last week, who tells me that regular keep fit cycling has removed his requirement for insulin! Not sure how that works, and as you are probably more likely to get killed being knocked off a bike than by diabetes while on insulin, it is not perhaps the safest option.
Good luck with all the tests Ron.

[Lizzie Zoom]

I met a keen cyclist last week, who tells me that regular keep fit cycling has removed his requirement for insulin! Not sure how that works, and as you are probably more likely to get killed being knocked off a bike than by diabetes while on insulin, it is not perhaps the safest option.
Good luck with all the tests Ron.

Yes indeed!

I used to love riding my bike miles when I was married, but on today's roads; forget it!  Give me diabetes and insulin anyday, as I should live longer!

[STEMO]

A dog walking friend of mine was told he was pre-diabetic (whatever that means). He went on a diet and exercised regularly, and was then told he was back to fitness. So exercise and diet are obviously important.




I've just had a ginsters pasty and a few shortbread biscuits for my lunch, so I'm bound to be ok.

[STEMO]

Cue Opti and his connective tissue comments 

[henryd]

A dog walking friend of mine was told he was pre-diabetic (whatever that means). He went on a diet and exercised regularly, and was then told he was back to fitness. So exercise and diet are obviously important.




I've just had a ginsters pasty and a few shortbread biscuits for my lunch, so I'm bound to be ok.

How could you eat a Ginsters pasty,they are bloody awful and no one here in Cornwall will eat them

[STEMO]

A dog walking friend of mine was told he was pre-diabetic (whatever that means). He went on a diet and exercised regularly, and was then told he was back to fitness. So exercise and diet are obviously important.




I've just had a ginsters pasty and a few shortbread biscuits for my lunch, so I'm bound to be ok.

How could you eat a Ginsters pasty,they are bloody awful and no one here in Cornwall will eat them

They're ok occasionally. I CBA making anything.

[ronnyd]

I met a keen cyclist last week, who tells me that regular keep fit cycling has removed his requirement for insulin! Not sure how that works, and as you are probably more likely to get killed being knocked off a bike than by diabetes while on insulin, it is not perhaps the safest option.
Good luck with all the tests Ron.

Can,t see Ron wearing Lycra to be honest Shack. Joking aside, Hope things work out ok for you Ron lad. SWMBO is in a similar position to you with multiple health issues and it,s a constant round of doctor/hospital visits.

[STEMO]

I'm going to see nurse Dracula in half an hour, then we can have our annual 'discussion' about statins.