A new name for type 2?
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I’ve just been reading a report – it’s a few years old now – commissioned by Diabetes UK when it was still the British Diabetic Association. It’s about the prevalence and cost of type 2, and public perception of it. It says that although type 2 is the overwhelmingly dominant form of diabetes, it has been in the shadow of type 1 in terms of research and public perception. Mention "diabetes", and most people think insulin injections. That’s if they’re not thinking "can’t eat sugar". When asked at what age diabetes was most likely to be diagnosed, most people said under 35. The real answer is – the oldest age group among the choices given, since most diabetes is type 2, and prevalence increases with age. So, I was wondering whether type 2 should be renamed as something else, which didn’t include the word "diabetes". What do you think, and have you got any suggestions? I’d like to suggest ODMMIFU (stands for "Oh dear, my metabolism is f***ed up"). Barbara
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How about "Exploding Arse Syndrome"? Since most T2s going onto Metformin will experience it… Ratty
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Barbara said in this very newsgroup… – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ve just been reading a report – it’s a few years old now – commissioned by Diabetes UK when it was still the British Diabetic Association. It’s about the prevalence and cost of type 2, and public perception of it. It says that although type 2 is the overwhelmingly dominant form of diabetes, it has been in the shadow of type 1 in terms of research and public perception. Mention "diabetes", and most people think insulin injections. That’s if they’re not thinking "can’t eat sugar". When asked at what age diabetes was most likely to be diagnosed, most people said under 35. The real answer is – the oldest age group among the choices given, since most diabetes is type 2, and prevalence increases with age. So, I was wondering whether type 2 should be renamed as something else, which didn’t include the word "diabetes". What do you think, and have you got any suggestions? I’d like to suggest ODMMIFU (stands for "Oh dear, my metabolism is f***ed up"). Barbara
How about "Exploding Arse Syndrome"? Since most T2s going onto Metformin will experience it… Ratty — Type 2 since 93 Can I get a new pancreas under the warranty? This one’s burnt out…. http://www.asduk.org.uk our shiny new website!
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Heaven is a dry fart, closely followed by ,Do fart’s have lumps,answer yes if your on metformin, regards sandy Ps can you get pampers in xxxl size.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I’ve just been reading a report – it’s a few years old now – commissioned by Diabetes UK when it was still the British Diabetic Association. It’s about the prevalence and cost of type 2, and public perception of it. It says that although type 2 is the overwhelmingly dominant form of diabetes, it has been in the shadow of type 1 in terms of research and public perception. Mention "diabetes", and most people think insulin injections. That’s if they’re not thinking "can’t eat sugar". When asked at what age diabetes was most likely to be diagnosed, most people said under 35. The real answer is – the oldest age group among the choices given, since most diabetes is type 2, and prevalence increases with age. So, I was wondering whether type 2 should be renamed as something else, which didn’t include the word "diabetes". What do you think, and have you got any suggestions? I’d like to suggest ODMMIFU (stands for "Oh dear, my metabolism is f***ed up"). Barbara
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eddie LOL And I have the experience just ask the wife !!!!!!
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – How about "Exploding Arse Syndrome"? Since most T2s going onto Metformin will experience it… Ratty LOL
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– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Heaven is a dry fart, closely followed by ,Do fart’s have lumps,answer yes if your on metformin, regards sandy Ps can you get pampers in xxxl size. I’ve just been reading a report – it’s a few years old now – commissioned by Diabetes UK when it was still the British Diabetic Association. It’s about the prevalence and cost of type 2, and public perception of it. It says that although type 2 is the overwhelmingly dominant form of diabetes, it has been in the shadow of type 1 in terms of research and public perception. Mention "diabetes", and most people think insulin injections. That’s if they’re not thinking "can’t eat sugar". When asked at what age diabetes was most likely to be diagnosed, most people said under 35. The real answer is – the oldest age group among the choices given, since most diabetes is type 2, and prevalence increases with age. So, I was wondering whether type 2 should be renamed as something else, which didn’t include the word "diabetes". What do you think, and have you got any suggestions? I’d like to suggest ODMMIFU (stands for "Oh dear, my metabolism is f***ed up"). Barbara
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Can’t remember if Pete had moods on Metformin. Did you, Pete? He could get quite moody (unlike him) just prior to diagnosis. He did get stomach cramps on Metformin – not squits, but real, awful stomach pains. He tried it for a month, then doc put him on Gliclazide. Renia – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – I remember my dad had a huge problem with Metformin – he also got really angry and moody while taking them – but I haven’t had the moods with metformin at all – anyone else had those?? How about "Exploding Arse Syndrome"? Since most T2s going onto Metformin will experience it… Well when I was about to start on metformin, I mentioned the side effects to my Dad (who has been taking it for years) and he looked at me blankly. It seems he has never suffered. Or maybe it’s counteracted in his case by one of the other drugs in the cocktail he’s on. I did get umm…. rather liquid side effects, but they wore off after a couple of weeks. Barbara — "Multimedia? As far as I’m concerned, it’s reading with the radio on!" This outgoing mail is certified as virus and dodgy things free. I promise!! Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
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I remember my dad had a huge problem with Metformin – he also got really angry and moody while taking them – but I haven’t had the moods with metformin at all – anyone else had those??
How about "Exploding Arse Syndrome"? Since most T2s going onto Metformin will experience it… Well when I was about to start on metformin, I mentioned the side effects to my Dad (who has been taking it for years) and he looked at me blankly. It seems he has never suffered. Or maybe it’s counteracted in his case by one of the other drugs in the cocktail he’s on. I did get umm…. rather liquid side effects, but they wore off after a couple of weeks. Barbara
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How about "Exploding Arse Syndrome"? Since most T2s going onto Metformin will experience it…
Well when I was about to start on metformin, I mentioned the side effects to my Dad (who has been taking it for years) and he looked at me blankly. It seems he has never suffered. Or maybe it’s counteracted in his case by one of the other drugs in the cocktail he’s on. I did get umm…. rather liquid side effects, but they wore off after a couple of weeks. Barbara
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I only gets moods with my PCOS – don’t think I get them on Metformin myself – but yeah – my dad got in a right state with Metformin, he had stomach cramps, bad runs, moods, etc – shame he’s not around now – he’d loved to have taken part in the newsgroup to put his point across….. 
( I know we tend to get the blues quite a bit – mind you I had that prior to dx’d cos of PCOS (bloomin PCOS!!! ARGGGHHH!!!) but yeah just wondered if Jackie
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Can’t remember if Pete had moods on Metformin. Did you, Pete? He could get quite moody (unlike him) just prior to diagnosis. He did get stomach cramps on Metformin – not squits, but real, awful stomach pains. He tried it for a month, then doc put him on Gliclazide. Renia I remember my dad had a huge problem with Metformin – he also got really angry and moody while taking them – but I haven’t had the moods with metformin at all – anyone else had those?? How about "Exploding Arse Syndrome"? Since most T2s going onto Metformin will experience it… Well when I was about to start on metformin, I mentioned the side effects to my Dad (who has been taking it for years) and he looked at me blankly. It seems he has never suffered. Or maybe it’s counteracted in his case by one of the other drugs in the cocktail he’s on. I did get umm…. rather liquid side effects, but they wore off after a couple of weeks. Barbara — "Multimedia? As far as I’m concerned, it’s reading with the radio on!" This outgoing mail is certified as virus and dodgy things free. I promise!! Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
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No mood swings as far as I remember just bottom burps & cramps. Peter
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Can’t remember if Pete had moods on Metformin. Did you, Pete? He could get quite moody (unlike him) just prior to diagnosis. He did get stomach cramps on Metformin – not squits, but real, awful stomach pains. He tried it for a month, then doc put him on Gliclazide. Renia I remember my dad had a huge problem with Metformin – he also got really angry and moody while taking them – but I haven’t had the moods with metformin at all – anyone else had those?? How about "Exploding Arse Syndrome"? Since most T2s going onto Metformin will experience it… Well when I was about to start on metformin, I mentioned the side effects to my Dad (who has been taking it for years) and he looked at me blankly. It seems he has never suffered. Or maybe it’s counteracted in his case by one of the other drugs in the cocktail he’s on. I did get umm…. rather liquid side effects, but they wore off after a couple of weeks. Barbara — "Multimedia? As far as I’m concerned, it’s reading with the radio on!" This outgoing mail is certified as virus and dodgy things free. I promise!! Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
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We know what you mean Pete!! ;o) Jackie
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – No mood swings as far as I remember just bottom burps & cramps. Peter Can’t remember if Pete had moods on Metformin. Did you, Pete? He could get quite moody (unlike him) just prior to diagnosis. He did get stomach cramps on Metformin – not squits, but real, awful stomach pains. He tried it for a month, then doc put him on Gliclazide. Renia I remember my dad had a huge problem with Metformin – he also got really angry and moody while taking them – but I haven’t had the moods with metformin at all – anyone else had those?? How about "Exploding Arse Syndrome"? Since most T2s going onto Metformin will experience it… Well when I was about to start on metformin, I mentioned the side effects to my Dad (who has been taking it for years) and he looked at me blankly. It seems he has never suffered. Or maybe it’s counteracted in his case by one of the other drugs in the cocktail he’s on. I did get umm…. rather liquid side effects, but they wore off after a couple of weeks. Barbara — "Multimedia? As far as I’m concerned, it’s reading with the radio on!" This outgoing mail is certified as virus and dodgy things free. I promise!! Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
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My wife says I have quite rapid mood swings since diagnoses I cant of course comment , as being a man makes me right 150% of the time 
it wouldnt be fair on her Okay I do recognise I have started losing my temper for what seems NO reason at all, since I started on the metformin. I try to bite my tounge and count to 10, which normally helps. Im not sure if its the medication or just a combination of factors. 1) Lost my job (After 20 years) 2) Was Diagnosed Type 2 3) Im a Gemini (always known for mood swings) 4) Reduction in sugar intake (Doctor seems to beleive that the fall in BG levels can cause mood swings in some people, any one care to comment) Perhaps we could do an online survey on the possible phenomena of mood altering meds — DeanC Age 35 T2 – 27/12/01 6′ 1" 13st 09lbs (and falling) 1 x 500mg Metformin/day
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Can’t remember if Pete had moods on Metformin. Did you, Pete? He could get quite moody (unlike him) just prior to diagnosis. He did get stomach cramps on Metformin – not squits, but real, awful stomach pains. He tried it for a month, then doc put him on Gliclazide. Renia I remember my dad had a huge problem with Metformin – he also got really angry and moody while taking them – but I haven’t had the moods with metformin at all – anyone else had those?? How about "Exploding Arse Syndrome"? Since most T2s going onto Metformin will experience it… Well when I was about to start on metformin, I mentioned the side effects to my Dad (who has been taking it for years) and he looked at me blankly. It seems he has never suffered. Or maybe it’s counteracted in his case by one of the other drugs in the cocktail he’s on. I did get umm…. rather liquid side effects, but they wore off after a couple of weeks. Barbara — "Multimedia? As far as I’m concerned, it’s reading with the radio on!" This outgoing mail is certified as virus and dodgy things free. I promise!! Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
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Gemini eh? My mum’s a Gemini – hell to live with one minute – an angel the next! At the moment I’ve just had a huge row with her – over the fact that white bread cos I’m really really bored of brown and she says that I should weight cos I didn’t look like I was" (well I have so there p ) and cos I had a little cry about me feeling so c*ap – ended with her storming out that’s all. I think it’s cos I turned 30 yesterday and all these thought’s about my dad came into my head – the fact that he only made it to
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – My wife says I have quite rapid mood swings since diagnoses I cant of course comment , as being a man makes me right 150% of the time it wouldnt be fair on her Okay I do recognise I have started losing my temper for what seems NO reason at all, since I started on the metformin. I try to bite my tounge and count to 10, which normally helps. Im not sure if its the medication or just a combination of factors. 1) Lost my job (After 20 years) 2) Was Diagnosed Type 2 3) Im a Gemini (always known for mood swings) 4) Reduction in sugar intake (Doctor seems to beleive that the fall in BG levels can cause mood swings in some people, any one care to comment) Perhaps we could do an online survey on the possible phenomena of mood altering meds — DeanC Age 35 T2 – 27/12/01 6′ 1" 13st 09lbs (and falling) 1 x 500mg Metformin/day Can’t remember if Pete had moods on Metformin. Did you, Pete? He could get quite moody (unlike him) just prior to diagnosis. He did get stomach cramps on Metformin – not squits, but real, awful stomach pains. He tried it for a month, then doc put him on Gliclazide. Renia I remember my dad had a huge problem with Metformin – he also got really angry and moody while taking them – but I haven’t had the moods with metformin at all – anyone else had those?? How about "Exploding Arse Syndrome"? Since most T2s going onto Metformin will experience it… Well when I was about to start on metformin, I mentioned the side effects to my Dad (who has been taking it for years) and he looked at me blankly. It seems he has never suffered. Or maybe it’s counteracted in his case by one of the other drugs in the cocktail he’s on. I did get umm…. rather liquid side effects, but they wore off after a couple of weeks. Barbara — "Multimedia? As far as I’m concerned, it’s reading with the radio on!" This outgoing mail is certified as virus and dodgy things free. I promise!! Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
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Sorry to hear your feeling low Jackie, had a week like that myself, feeling down one minute, and grumpy the next, couldn`t be bothered with diets and drugs seems thats all i think about these days but its wearing off again. Take care of yourself brian.
– Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Heaven is a dry fart, closely followed by ,Do fart’s have lumps,answer yes if your on metformin, regards sandy Ps can you get pampers in xxxl size. I’ve just been reading a report – it’s a few years old now – commissioned by Diabetes UK when it was still the British Diabetic Association. It’s about the prevalence and cost of type 2, and public perception of it. It says that although type 2 is the overwhelmingly dominant form of diabetes, it has been in the shadow of type 1 in terms of research and public perception. Mention "diabetes", and most people think insulin injections. That’s if they’re not thinking "can’t eat sugar". When asked at what age diabetes was most likely to be diagnosed, most people said under 35. The real answer is – the oldest age group among the choices given, since most diabetes is type 2, and prevalence increases with age. So, I was wondering whether type 2 should be renamed as something else, which didn’t include the word "diabetes". What do you think, and have you got any suggestions? I’d like to suggest ODMMIFU (stands for "Oh dear, my metabolism is f***ed up"). Barbara — "Multimedia? As far as I’m concerned, it’s reading with the radio on!" This outgoing mail is certified as virus and dodgy things free. I promise!! Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
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I thought mood swings were traditional in DM. I get aggressive if i get too low bgs, and bad tempered when i get too high bgs. Somewhere in the middle I’m just grumpy! Hehehee LOL MArtin
: My wife says I have quite rapid mood swings since diagnoses : : I cant of course comment , as being a man makes me right 150% of the time : : it wouldnt be fair on her : : Okay I do recognise I have started losing my temper for what seems NO reason : at all, since : I started on the metformin. I try to bite my tounge and count to 10, which : normally helps. : Im not sure if its the medication or just a combination of factors. : : 1) Lost my job (After 20 years) : 2) Was Diagnosed Type 2 : 3) Im a Gemini (always known for mood swings) : 4) Reduction in sugar intake (Doctor seems to beleive that the fall in BG : levels : can cause mood swings in some people, any one care to comment) : : Perhaps we could do an online survey on the possible phenomena of mood : altering meds : : : — : DeanC Age 35 : T2 – 27/12/01 : 6′ 1" 13st 09lbs (and falling) : 1 x 500mg Metformin/day
: Can’t remember if Pete had moods on Metformin. Did you, Pete? He could get : quite : moody (unlike him) just prior to diagnosis. He did get stomach cramps on : Metformin – not squits, but real, awful stomach pains. He tried it for a : month, : then doc put him on Gliclazide. : : Renia : : : I remember my dad had a huge problem with Metformin – he also got really : angry and moody while taking them – but I haven’t had the moods with : metformin at all – anyone else had those?? : : : How about "Exploding Arse Syndrome"? : Since most T2s going onto Metformin will experience it… : : Well when I was about to start on metformin, I mentioned the side : effects to my Dad (who has been taking it for years) and he looked at : me blankly. It seems he has never suffered. Or maybe it’s counteracted : in his case by one of the other drugs in the cocktail he’s on. : : I did get umm…. rather liquid side effects, but they wore off after : a couple of weeks. : : Barbara : : — : "Multimedia? As far as I’m concerned, it’s reading with the radio on!" : : This outgoing mail is certified as virus and dodgy things free. I : promise!! : Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). : : :
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