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I have decided to take to “bull by the horns” so to say and get my BS levels under control. Had a reading of 23 and feel quite hot all the time but not in a good way. So from 1st September trying really hard. It’s not easy, go shopping with son. He buys custard tarts and doughnuts then...

Feeling hot, but not in a good way. Does anyone decide to add carb to a meal when normally you eat a low carb diet and get a feeling of complete burning heat inside after the meal? If I go over the top with carb I have my own personal heatwave. The heat lasts from minutes to hours.

I had my regular annual blood tests and blood pressure in December 2017 by the so called diabetic nurse. I was suffering dry itchy ears at the time and asked if it could be a ear infection before taking my blood pressure. Another nurse was called and she looked in my ears telling me it was a...

I must point out before you read this post. My levels under control (DN very pleased) weight average, blood pressure fine and no other symptoms side effects. My mental state however, stressed (parent bereavement) and Husband showing signs of alcohol and diabetc problems, kidney, fatty liver...

I had a cold this week! getting fresh veg etc and no taste the carbs have gone up. Feeling sorry for myself now after giving in to a Macdonalds complete with chips (something that I loved pre diagnosis) brought home by my son. Now feeling guilty with a result of 14.5! Not sure if I need...

Just over a year ago I was diagnosed diabetic type 2 with hba1c 86 result. I changed my food drastically to very low carbs shed 3 stone in 3 months and had a Hba1c of 49. My current result is 47. When I say drastically I cut out takeaways completely, I used to have chips either everything...

I have reduced my carbs and my HB1c dropped from 86. To a stable 47 and was praised for a brilliant results. however my cholesterol was up to 6.2. So now I'm looking at food thinking ok low carb but high cholesterol so Which aliment shall I deal with today? Does anyone else have this...

Can I ask if anyone has been prescribed exercise by their doctor? My husband was offered with his initial diagnosis of diabetes type 2 but declined. I am also type 2 diet control since sept 2015 but hasn't had this offer. Is it a new incentive bythe NHS? What does it involve?

Pretty new to blood testing and can't find the answer to a couple of questions. firstly why two hours after eating. What is so magical about 2 hours? is it two hours from the start of eating your meal or the end? I am finding it hard to test at two hours from the pre meal test as Need to...

I went to my first diabetic clinic. They gave me a book, a flu jab and two further appointments. First to take a blood test and second for results and feet check. I also have a retina check booked. I felt she wanted to dish out pills but decided to review next time when I get the next blood...

I have been diagnosed with Type2 diabetes. Not too shocked as for the last two years I have been a carer for a Lady with Alzheimers and ignoring my own Heath and diet (basically ignoring the symptoms and eating a lot of takeaways as too tired to cook). However I went to the doctors for a...