The OS Doorstep - a helpful and supportive thread in these tough times

wondercollie

"pre diabetes" is the buzz word amongst some doctors right now.


It's a bit like saying you're pre-pregnant if you've had unprotected intercourse in the last 28 days.


Drugs affect blood sugars, steroids play havoc with them.


I've just had a very long day with 20 out of 40 patients telling us they were "pre-diabetic" but all had normal range blood sugars. None tested their sugars on a regular basis, no took meds. It's their GPs wanting them to lose weight and exercise but all it does is get them to want the early surgery slots that are reserved for diabetics. As in insulin taking full blown diabetics.


End of rant.

paidinchickens

Wondercollie How come they get an earlier appointment? our NNHM friend is full blown diabetic and he has to wait like the rest of us, no reserved appointments etc.

Lovely weather today, just need to sort out what the most pressing jobs are.......... bet they end up being outside jobs

PiC x

ivyleaf

My GP told me a couple of years ago that I'm pre-diabetic, because I had a Glucose Tolerance Test and my blood sugar wasn't quite in the diabetes range but higher than it really should have been. I know you're right wondercollie about drugs etc affecting it.

At any rate, she said the best thing was to eat as if I were already diabetic, and that doing that should stave it off for a long time. I'm not doing very well though Too much of a sweet tooth

Big HUGS PX87 and anyone else with ill parents.

Pooky I hope you feel better today and that OH is ok

I woke up early today as it's so warm, and put some kitchen towels and teatowels in WM on a 90 degree wash. My WM has an "eco" program which takes longer but is supposed to use less electricity, so I'm using that, and it will just be due to finish when we get back from the local shops later

Oh and I finally had my hospital follow-up y'day! All seems to be fine, though the doc is arranging to do one of the investigations again in near future to make sure all's still ok as it's now been 7 months since the original one.

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I've just paid Iceland a visit and they are selling the John West No Drain Tuna Steaks both in oil and in brine for £1 a tin. That's a good price if anyone is wanting to stock up.

Pooky

Tuna chunks in Mr A were £3.49 for 4 too - seems like it's tuna month!

Very noisy here today as all the planes seem to be practising for this weekends air show over the cliffs and sea.....I keep having to nip outside and see what's flying over .

Great washing day as it's bright and breezy, I just can't get enough of line dried laundry. It was such a pleasure to get into a freshly made bed last night with that freshly line dried smell. I'd change my bed daily if I had the time.

Car's got to go to the garage this afternoon as the electrics seem to be playing up - its all covered under the motorbility scheme so no outlay! Just hope they can get it sorted quickly as I don't fancy sitting there for hours.

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Help!!! I've just had a phone call from my stepmother who I haven't seen or had much contact with for the past 20 years,( no rift, just we moved away and got on with our lives and we're very different people now),asking what we were doing for a week in July as her daughter was coming down this way on holiday and would drop her off on us to stay for a week. She is 80, not in good health, lives in sheltered accommodation and our house is not set up to cope. We currently don't have a working shower and I'm sure she can't manage the bath as she has some mobility problems. My first reaction was what a cheek!!! so I hedged and said I'd have to check with He Who Knows and get in touch another day. I'm feeling a bit guilty about feeling this way but after 20 years it's a bit much to be told what is going to happen and not asked if it is convenient or even if we want it to happen at all. I don't know what has prompted all this, we've not been back to visit as we've never been invited and I'm sure she'd be bored out of her scull with us and our lifestyle nowadays, not sharing our passion for gardening and having no common ground would make a difficult week for both of us. How can I say no without having to tell a fib or hurt her feelings? I can't come up with the right approach, any suggestions would be very gratefully received.

Uneven_income

It's a difficult one. But it sounds as tho' she knows her life is coming towards it's end, and she wants to see you. It's just a week and you might not get the opportunity to see her again. Xx

Ellidee

De-lurking to suggest that you just say that it's not convenient Mrs LW. No further explanation required imho.

kidcat

MrsLW - would honesty work? Maybe speak to the daughter and explain your house is just not suitable for her, you would be happy to meet somewhere for a lunch but you are not in a position to provide appropriate environment or even the proper level of care. Alternatively, may I remind you that you said last week you were planning a visit to Zebra - I am quite sure you meant that week!!!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Pooky -hope car is sorted for you

WC - I love that you just busted a myth that many doctors are using to encourage weight loss I have a few friends who have been told they are prediabetic, thankfully one used to be a nurse so understood it was her doctors way of trying to get her to consider managing her weight gain.

I have had a busy day but I managed to squeeze my third gym visit this week into my morning. :j:j
After school DD8 was at a friends for tea, so I took DS10 and DS16 off to the safari park for a drive around and then a wander, it was a really lovely time, quiet and no queues so boys were able to relax and enjoy themselves.

candlelight_2013

Oh dear Lyn this is a difficult one.

Firstly it is a bit rude to invite yourself after 20 years, which makes you wonder why? Perhaps she is planning to leave you a legacy when she dies and wants to tell you.

I think you need to point out to her that your house might be difficult for her to stay in, bearing in mind you have stairs, no shower at the moment and that you both spend most of the time in the garden because it is coming up to a busy time of the year for you. Is she allergic to dogs:) Poor Docky would he take kindly to a stranger living with him.

I think you and He Who Knows are going to have to spend some time discussing this.

Good luck with any decision you make

Love and hugs
Candlelightx