
Diabetes Type 2 Support Group
Type 2 Diabetes is a condition in which the body either does not produce enough insulin or does not make efficient use of it. Insulin is a hormone needed to convert food into glucose, a sugar that the body uses for energy. Without enough insulin, glucose can accumulate in the blood, and can cause serious health problems such as heart disease and strokes and organ damage...

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It looks as if i will have to go onto insulin now my diabetes has gone down hill blood sugar permently high secondary illnesses are appearing too after 2 months without any yet another abscess has come up and burst.My dr saw me on tuesday and said to me if this isnt got under control soon i wont make 50 i just hope they can sort this out at the diabetes clinic at hospital. My imune system is suffering with all the infections im now taking maximum does of gliclazide but metformin hasnt been increased. Drinking like waters going out of fashion, thats intresting as im also incontinent too now. Im really scared as to whats happening to me what can i do any answers out there
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Don't give up tomorrow is a new day!