Recent Content by Carol-P

Some people have found it necessary to starve for a day when they're too too high. I have never had to do it myself. I guess you have to find out what's getting you to high and, if you are eating sensibly, it is possible you have an infection. You may be advised to seek doctors advice! I hope...

I have also had problems with my circulation since becoming diabetic. I thought my feeling cold was all part of my diabetes, but have discovered that, as well, has been due to other medication I was taking. I think Metformin made some difference to me but also other meds have which have had...

I also had leg cramps before discovering that I had diabetes. I was much better when taking calcium lactate. I can't remember the dose, but could check if you want. My cramps would you, in part at least, because I was overweight. I hope yours in improve as mine have! Sent from the Diabetes...

I think that might confuse me, especially as I have many friends from America that right as well. I need something straightforward but that gets it accurately! Guess I may not find it! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I need a straightforward list of carbsstcalories in foods, with amounts per so much food. Which iPhone apps are the best to use? I tried the free one for diabetics but not found it satisfactory in choice of foods and amounts given. If you know of web sites with relevant lists, this may also...

When first diagnosed, my H a one see reading was 115! Today I learned, after three months, it is 50! Hooray! Now, I think, is the really hard work of keeping it there! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Well, if I'm going to do that, I might as well give up the diet completely and it's exactly what I want – chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate! I think not! I'll go for the cuppa and no sugar thanks! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

I'm still a little puzzled about what low carbs really are and exactly what I should be eating apart from veg, veg, more veg, and oats of course! I would like to have heard the debate but, having not done so, and having all these various comments put forth, I'm now getting a little unsure about...

Yes, I feel the same way. I gave up chocolate straightaway, knowing that I couldn't just see a box of chocolates and leave any alone! I feel much happier with none, except for a tiny bit perhaps when I'm out at a meal. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Thanks for all the very useful replies. I used to get some very low blood sugars years before I became diabetic. I also have noticed over the years that I can become very hungry quickly and have little patience to get a meal. Now I relax and slow down and try to get what I should be eating...

Hi all, I noticed someone said yesterday (or maybe the day before) that Type 2 diabetics don't have hypos. I have friends who are Type 2 who say they do. In fact one friend swings a lot and definitely has problems with very low sugars. The first time I took my blood sugar reading alone, being...

Daisy, As you have probably noticed, I'm now finding my way into discussions and getting some good advice, given to others but appropriate for myself. Thanks for your welcome, along with others! Carol-P Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Oh, some of these comments really made me laugh! My husband was quite upset but has been wonderfully supportive. My brother has been pretty good, considering he's more of a perfectionist than I am! One friend did come round with chocs for Mike but I ignored it, realising that she was really...

I found this thread helpful. I realise, with my weight needing to come off some more, I need to make further adjustments to my diet. However, since the onset of my diabetes, I have been extremely tired and found it very difficult to cope. I have just had friends around three days in a run, and...

Hi there I take three 500 mg of Metformin a day which I do with meals. This is how I was told to take it and I'm sure it is the best way. The only side-effect that I have suffered is quite a lot of diarrhoea. This was not good, because I didn't really always know when this was going to come. I...