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Sometimes I really despair at how rubbish our NHS can be.

Here's the highlights of my conversation with the Practice Diabetic Nurse 2 days ago-

ME-Why have I still not been referred (for 2 years) for my 1st Annual Diabetic Eye Test? My Optician says I now have cataracts and possible optic nerve damage
Nurse. Because you are not Diabetic. Your last reading was 41-that's pre-diabetic
Me: No, it's not. My reading before was 100, and I have been on Metformin, prescribed by you, for the last 2 years
Nurse. Sorry, that's my mistake. I'll sort it. I can see from your notes that you had a reading from a blood test supplied via us in 2024 of 100. Tell me-why did you never action the diagnosis of diabetes via a Reading of 92 from your last GP Practice in 2017?
Me: I'm guessing that is because, before today, nobody has ever told me about that 2017 diagnosis/result? For 9 years! Or told me I was Diabetic for 7 years
Nurse: Oh, dear...

Good job I haven't got high blood pressure

Terry's chocolate orange doesn't count.

I'm bang in trouble then

OMG.....

You could regret starting this thread, I'm on more supplements than meds these days!

I'll post the list...you can all have a nap, I'm sure you'll get bored, tldr when I do 

oops

I have bruised big toenails. I just thought they were a symptom of approaching middle-age. I'll try some walnuts.

I also take 5/6 assorted tablets, inhalers etc. daily, to keep me ticking over.

"approaching middle age"....

Good try Ralph, but you were never getting that through.

🤣🤣🤣

tbf, it does sound made up.

Probably has some Latin or Greek roots.

[Clopidogrel]

I also have 6 Prescribed Medications, Lansoprazole, Bisoprolol Fumurate, Aspirin, Atorvastatin, Jardiance & a new one, just started, Clopidogrel.

Clopidogrel

You've made that one up

[Clopidogrel]

I also have 6 Prescribed Medications, Lansoprazole, Bisoprolol Fumurate, Aspirin, Atorvastatin, Jardiance & a new one, just started, Clopidogrel.

Clopidogrel

You've made that one up

Chuffed to bits to see so many of the blonde retro crew in the thread.

Busy all day yesterday and today but will reply soonest.

I have bruised big toenails. I just thought they were a symptom of approaching middle-age. I'll try some walnuts.

I also take 5/6 assorted tablets, inhalers etc. daily, to keep me ticking over.

"approaching middle age"....

Good try Ralph, but you were never getting that through.