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Hi Cheers, I am a type 2 diabetic on low dose tablets. Actually, since I have been here my blood sugar is excellent, despite succumbing to digestives and ginger snaps. Have not had chocolate though, but did have a small full cream ice cream. Lovely!

The last few months I was in the US I was on a very low carbs diet, as that's the trend right now for diabetics. Blood sugar did not respond at all to that. Reminded me of the time when I went vegan for 6 months, stopped taking my statins (as I wasn't eating anything with cholesterol - right?) and my cholesterol shopt right up.

DD is a cardiology nurse. She says when you have type 2 because of genetics (father and g-father in my case) it may not respond as well to changes in diet and behaviour as type 2 brought on by diet and behaviour patterns. Makes no sense to me, but she's the nurse.

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Thank you for that. Both my parents had SD. I think they said they beat it. I wonder what that means?

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Just got back from London (Gatwick), Southampton, Norway.
Love England.
My wife loves Southampton.
I saw a red fox from the train.
The train was OK. Southwest.
Gatwick was very busy and confusing.

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Ooo. A lovely reynard fox.
How wonderful.

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I remember a few years ago driving late at night and seeing an adult fox with two cubs on the road ahead, I stopped the car and just watched till they moved out of the way, never saw them again, but had seen several in the area before, adults only, and even during the day.

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Hi
I'm a newbie but love watching Coronation Street with the Rovers!
On Monday I am moving back to the UK after my (difficult) divorce...
Hey ho...
Life goes on.

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Lucky You... I wish I was going with you...

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Hey!
Thanks for the reply - if you can fit in my case you are more than welcome:thumbup:
I'm running out of time - just a few days now and I have so much still to do:ohmy:

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Hi! Welcome to BE!

Just wondering how long you lived in the US and what part of the UK you are moving back to? Hope things work out for you - all the best!

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Hello and welcome! Where are you heading to? Best of luck :thumbsup:

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Fellow <ahem> oldies, worried about coming back to an NHS in shambles? Don't be: we have had nothing but sterling service, speedy from appt to scripts. From GP to specialist NP, one week. And all given with a smile and a few chuckles too. The NHS even managed to send me my medical certificate exemption card in a week also. This kind of service is unheard of in the US private health care system. I'm sure if you are coming from Canada or Australia where you have a decent health care system in place you might find a fault here or there. Also probably depends on where in the UK you relocate to. But as for us, we are pleased as punch :thumbsup:

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Don't understand your comment about the US system. It may be your experience but it certainly isn't mine. If I want to see a specialist I normally do so within a day or so...if urgent same day...same with a GP. Scans, x rays etc same day or next. Elective surgery within the week. A few years ago I was on my way to the ER...called my specialist...he called the hospital. When I arrived the medics were waiting at the entrance for me...took me straight through to see the doctors.

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We also have had wonderful service here in Buckinghamshire. Might be a bit taxing phoning for an appointment sometimes but we always get one. The people moaning should move overseas for a bit then when they return they may appreciate what they have!

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Sorry a bit of a sweeping statement. My experience was in Florida. Could be better elsewhere of course. Glad you are getting the care you need :thumbs_up:

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:goodpost:

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We have an on-line service which allowed my wife to log on Sunday evening, and get an appointment for Monday 9:30 am, excellent service.

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I must say in the past 41 years I've had nothing but great care from doctors in the USA.

Last year a man I've known for 20+ years who is covered by Kaiser had to wait 4 months for hip surgery, I was so surprised to see this is how KP takes care of its customers, It was disappointing and really made me wonder, He was walking around for 4 months with a zimmer frame if you can call it that, he really struggled, I couldn't believe he was still working, it brought tears to my eyes, people here especially business men in their 50s do not usually struggle like this. (he works for a family business).

Up to this point Id only heard good things about KP and had considered going with them a few years ago.

All I hear from Brits is the American Healthcare System is better than the HNS, and Id usually agree about the care portion, but after witnessing this I have my doubts, then again some Brits think everything American is better, many are clueless.

All that said I do think the American Healthcare is far too expensive and complex, its only made that way to line the pockets of the wall street connections that control us.

America brags how great it is, but when it comes to covering everyone, it fails miserably, Insurance prices are rising fast and I wonder how long I will be able to afford it, It doesn't look good.

I'm not saying the HNS is better I know it has its problems too, I do think some locations in the UK are better than others, some areas are overloaded.

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I hope you get excellent treatment for your "grass is greener" symptoms! :rofl:

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There's no need to be quite so cynical, is there? Perth was speaking of how she has found the NHS since she has been back living in the UK. As others have mentioned, some parts of the country seem to be better served by the NHS than others. I realize it isn't perfect, but let's face it, neither is the US healthcare system (or rather lack of it). It's all about money here, if you have the money or a really good plan provided by your employer, you can have good health-care, but if you don't, you're up the creek without a paddle and goodness knows what will happen in the future if the Republicans try and push their latest bill through.

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And what about your rose coloured glasses, C-Mon Perth has no reason to lie.

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:goodpost:

I can't fault all the treatment we have received but I also know that as good as our insurance is it has also cost us an excessive amount of money to receive the treatment. I worry constantly about future costs, especially when we are retired.

Having just spent time with all my aging siblings and in laws in the UK I was quite amazed at the excellent and prompt care they are all receiving minus the worry of cost!!

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Sorry you are having a bad day. Hope it gets better for you ;)

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OK please let us knock this on the head. I have lived in the US with excellent healthcare insurance...I have lived in the UK and Canada...both have socialized healthcare. There are pros and cons for all three healthcare systems...depending where you live and additionally for the US...how good your insurance is or how much money you have.

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IMHE, the grass is whatever colour you paint it.

For myself, I've a preference for red.

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Quite - I meant to say Florida (where I did have good insurance) and not the US in general. I corrected my error and I did say it was my experience. I spoke as someone with health issues, who is relieved to find the health care here better than expected. It was meant to encourage others who might be dithering about coming back because of health concerns. End of.

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Thanks to those who understood what I was saying (including 2 lovely PMs) - but this in particular

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Thanks for 5 years of brilliant advice and support! Time for me to move on. Wishing you all the very best of everything :wave:

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Nooooooooo...you can't!! Come back!!!!!!!! :cry_smile:

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:lol: I'm embarrassed to say I can't figure out how to actually leave! Do you do this on purpose? :rofl:

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I think you need a visa. Stick around and I'll tell you how it's done.

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We've gottcha...you can't escape. :sneaky:

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Do not go. I need to know the ins and outs of life back in the UK. It is something we are considering in a few years time:fingerscrossed: ( maybe)


:flirtyeyes::starsmile::thumbsup:......trying to make you feel loved!

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Been reading some scary stories about life in England. Recent street acid attacks. Poorly paid nurses and other workers. On top of that there is the leaving the European Union with all its worries and problems. Oh, dear!

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I heard about the acid attacks too, very sad, some are pushing for a life sentence for those people, I'm all for that. Its got to be stopped.

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You need me to help with that & I'm not helping. Oh noes I am not.

:goodpost:

Me and him also.
When it seems all too hard. That I will never get home, I look in here and see guys like you who have made that huge move & are experiencing the UK right now. That lifts me , so thank you.
If we ever get back we will be just the average Joe Soaps with hopefully some sort of pension. No big money cushion . No family. Just us who will finally be home . :fingerscrossed:

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Been reading a lot of scary stories about ANY country in the world, look hard enough and they are there, Guns in America, honour killings in India and Pakistan, FGM in North African countries

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Awww shucks guys, you sure do know how to make a gal feel wanted :wub: I guess I can't leave now can I? Staying here on condition that I keep my rose coloured glass ON, thank you very much :cool: Not interested in focusing on the negatives. I'll leave that to others.

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We had dark times where we thought it would never happen. It can and it does. In our case, a beautiful soul appeared and helped us out of a bind, for which we are eternally grateful, and now here we are. Hold fast and have faith. Please PM me anytime if there is anything I can help you with :heart:

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OMG Perth! That was a little joke to see if you had got your British sense of humour back! You failed the test. :lol:

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Thankyou :starsmile:

I will admit that some days these days it all seems a trip too far & some days it seems I would be wanting a wrong move for the both of us at this time of our lives.