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by pgf54
Mon Jan 16, 2017 11:40 pm
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: When the carer can no longer care
Replies: 7
Views: 3134

When the carer can no longer care

In the middle of last year i had to place Mum into a care facility as my Dad and I could no longer cope. It was one of the hardest decisions to make in my life, i cried ,it only took a sad song, sometimes at the wheel driving and my Dad cried, there were so many mixed emotions. Sorting out her posse...
by pgf54
Mon Jan 16, 2017 11:18 pm
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: Alzheimer's caregivers, guardians, and conservators
Replies: 122
Views: 168541

Re: Alzheimer's caregivers, guardians, and conservators

I fortunately took Mum and Dad to a solicitor and obtained enduring power of attorney and got them to do their wills. I think in Australia its a little different. The enduring power of attorney is designed to allow the care giver the ability to deal with finances when the loved one becomes unable or...
by pgf54
Mon Jan 16, 2017 10:57 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: The Alzheimer’s Gene: Controlling ApoE
Replies: 19
Views: 8582

Re: The Alzheimer’s Gene: Controlling ApoE

From a personal point of view i like eating as advocated by Dr Greger, in fact i feel my best on a it, having in the past been vegan for a year or two. Perhaps i am one of the ones who can cope on a vegan diet as my Fads 1 and 2 genes are good , i am Rs174548-cc and Rs1535AA , I am also opposed ethi...
by pgf54
Fri Jan 13, 2017 5:46 am
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: glucose queries
Replies: 22
Views: 9682

Re: glucose queries

Thanks George, how do you feel when your bsl is down in the 2mmol/l range. As a Nurse i would be rushing to give you a sweet drink or glucose before you lost consciousness in a hospital setting............ Thanks for the links too. Going to get my act together and get back on track................th...
by pgf54
Thu Jan 12, 2017 10:32 am
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: glucose queries
Replies: 22
Views: 9682

Re: glucose queries

Hi Julie and thanks. It wasnt my Gp it was the neurologist i finally got to see after nearly two years. He ordered it because he sees a lot of neuropathy as i have presented with , in diabetes,, and glucose impairment. In fact the lady in before me had very similar symptoms and she had an abnormal o...
by pgf54
Thu Jan 12, 2017 6:27 am
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: glucose queries
Replies: 22
Views: 9682

Re: glucose queries

Hi firstly thanks Hepoberman for your advice. Julie when i had my oggt last week after eating three days carbs including biscuits my fasting bsl was 4.4 mmol/l or 80 mg/dl..........I havent had a fasting insulin or A1c done for some time as i came off the healthy diet and quite honestly knew they wo...
by pgf54
Wed Jan 11, 2017 6:42 am
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: glucose queries
Replies: 22
Views: 9682

glucose queries

Hi i havent posted for some time and could do with some input re glucose levels. I have consistently found if i eat a poor diet with lots simple carbs my morning fasting blood sugar is excellent. However when i stop eating all simple carbs and eat mainly salads and vegies with nuts, olive oli and a ...
by pgf54
Sun Dec 27, 2015 2:26 am
Forum: The Social Hour
Topic: Sjogrens syndrome
Replies: 14
Views: 6141

Re: Sjogrens syndrome

Hi just an end year update, as well as the bppv that lasted three months i developed an ascending numbness and weakness that started in the toes and went up my legs into my arms and hands over a five month period. it was very disconcerting and once again i couldnt drive as my legs went rubbery and i...
by pgf54
Thu Sep 24, 2015 4:00 am
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: Please send some ❤️ to Stavia...
Replies: 41
Views: 15494

Re: Please send some ❤️ to Stavia...

Stavia, i am thinking of you and your family across the ditch, sending lots positive light and vibes, Life is hard at times ... Look after yourself too, you are a national treasure on this site............Paul
by pgf54
Thu Sep 10, 2015 1:27 am
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: Can you CATCH Alzheimer's?
Replies: 3
Views: 2086

Can you CATCH Alzheimer's?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-3228020/Alzheimer-s-spread-blood-transfusions-surgical-dental-accidents-way-CJD.html Newspaper sensationalism, or could there be a small element of truth here? Seems to be a huge difference between being injected with human growth hormone and current instrum...