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I was troubled with a fungal/yeast problem for years in the form of atheltes foot and I inevitably get thrush 2 weeks after finishing any course of antibiotics. I could set a calendar by it :roll: There are things you can do to help yourself with thrush. Once I started to get my blood...

I'm a vegetarian and I low carb. I was a bit worried about being able to eat well when I had an op on my foot in April. I wasn't sure how long I was going to be off my feet. I live with a meat eating non low carbing teenager and I wanted to be able to feed both of us. in the end I stocked up...

I have been derailed on a number of occasions. I'm surrounded by carbs. The team food spot (birthday cakes, holiday sweets etc) is right next to my desk. I'm about to go and visit my mother with her home baking and traditional roast dinners. And the days when I simply just fed up or those...

Go to your nearest pharmacy and speak to the pharmacist. They may be able to recommend something you can use until you see the doctor or perhaps give you a higher priority.

That much fruit, combined with all they starchy carbs you have as well would put me though the roof. I tied low GI for a while shortly after diagnosis and I spent most of my time confused. It was a lot of effort for little return in my blood glucose readings. I know some people manage their...

eBay There are some good deals to be had for the meter you have - the same meter as me. I don't pay more than 10.50, including postage and packing. If you are bidding decide your maximum price and don't go over it. Check the completed listings to see what the current price is. Once I have...

My physio suggested a magnesium supplement might help. I was getting regualr calf cramps due to an achilles problem. When i started taking the magnesium supplement the frequency of the night time cramps reduced. i have also been doing achillies stretching excercises. If you are taking...

Feet are a very neglected part of the body and good foot care is essential for everyone, not just diabetics. If your really want to know what is going on with your feet see a podiatrist, your GP means well, but does not really have a clue. I have had lots of problems with my feet over mainly...

Red lentils send my blood sugar right up, as do split peas. But there are other pulses I can manage just fine, so long as I don't eat too many. Test! Life without hummus would be unbearable.

My achillies has been "fixed". The benefit was immediate and the healing continued for several months. I was really worried about mobilising safely after my op in April. My podiatric surgeon has told me that it won't come back. I suppose your chap may be suspicious as it is new treatment...

Re: Are slightly numb big toes *always* a sign of neuropathy Not really - similar symptoms (numb toe), very different cause and probably treatment. If you are diabetic, you need to get any problems with your feet properly checked.

I have recently re mortgaged and with it came a new life insurance policy - my first since being diagnosed. I have refused statins, probaly for the same reasons you have. My life insurance policy was almost twice the cost of the inital quote, prior to the medical info being provided. I...

I had some non invasive, non surgical treatment for year long achillies insertional tendinopathy in March. It was very succesful and not available on the NHS - still being evaluated and htere are some NICe guidelines on it. The treatment cost me £300, but it was worth every penny - all the nHS...

Re: Are slightly numb big toes *always* a sign of neuropathy You can refer yourself to the podiatry service as you are diabetic. Just call your surgery to find out the number. And another thing, since my foot op in April, I have had to pay far more attention to the size of my socks. Make...

Re: Are slightly numb big toes *always* a sign of neuropathy I have tarsal tunnel syndrome, the foot equivalent of carpal tunnel syndrome. I have some loss of sensation on certain parts of my foot as a result, but not on the top of my toes. It has been far worse on my right foot, I injured...

They go beautifully with walnuts. I like avocado, walnut, some spring onion, spoonful of mayo and a squeeze of lime juice, all mixed up with Longley Farm cottage cheese. On a bed of dark green leaves.

Re: Sweet potaoes Shortly after I was diagnosed I tried low GI, after initally just cutting sugar and junk food. What you describe is exactly the kind of problem I had. I found it quite confusing and an awful lot of work for a fairly minor reduction in my blood sugar readings after a month...

Thanks. I will try these. I have nigella seeds in the cupboard, I use them in a spinach dish I make. I have an excellent local market with several Asian stalls and can get almost anything, spicewise.

Brilliant to get it going again:mrgreen: I've been stalled for a while :( Keep it up :clap:

Re: FRESH OUT OF THE OVEN I have never understood the need to find a bread replacement, but I never was a huge sandwich eater. Like the others, I also can't stop at one... However, I liked bread a lot (especially Itallian breads). When I eat "bead" (usually an almond based bread) now, it is...