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H everyone , just thought I would mention I received my diabetic pack 2 weeks ago consisting of a wrist band a badge and a key ring, information pack and a packet of Hermesetas mini sweetners. . Has any one got theirs yet. I ordered mine in January this year.

Hi everyone, I have not been on here for a few months had lots of family commitments . I have been for my Diabetic review today When diagnosed in January this year my blood glucose was 148 in April down to 54 now today 43. Jan weight 12st 4 lbs April 11st 2lbs today 10st 7 lbs. I am over the...

Hello everyone, I watched a programme last night called Superfoods, any one else see it. ? A survey has been done and they were interviewing people in Italy about coffee.. Apparently the results were :::::: coffee is good for the liver, especially ground coffee, but ordinary coffee is...

Clinical studies have shown that SPLENDA® Brand Sweetener (sucralose) does not affect blood glucose levels, insulin, or HbA1c. A 2003 study, published in Journal of the American Dietetic Association, documents the results of a 5-center clinical trial in persons with Type 2 diabetes who consumed...

The best someone has ever said to me about having Type 2 diabetes was the last diabetic nurse I saw recently, she had a real attitude problem as though she knew it all and it was the way she old me I needed to loose another 10lbs to get down to my ideal weight 62kg this is a person who sat in a...

Hi all, thought I would let you all know how I got on yesterday at my 3 month review with diabetic nurse. She wasn't the diabetic nurse I usually see, the one I see is lovely and listens and seems to understand. This nurse really had an attitude, didn't listen to me properly, was asking me...

Hi all, got my test results back yesterday. Diagnosed in Jan 2016 this year HbA1c 148 mmol / mol. Now 3 months on April 2016 54 mmol / mol. REPORT COMMENTS. Less than 58 mmol /mol control GOOD 58 - 74 mmol / mol control MODRATE 75 mmol / mol or higher...

Hi, I have just found this information, " Foods For A Good Nights sleep" 1. Half a banana / a handful of Almonds or cherries 2. Wholegrain crackers with peanut butter. 3. Small mug of warm milk. 4. Half a turkey sandwich / with low sugar cranberry sauce Interesting going to try these...

Hi everyone, Lancashire here the sun is out but frosty and cold. Have a good day everyone.

Hi Can someone put my mind at rest, my BG readings have been in the 5s and mainly 6s for a few weeks now,todays BG reading this morning was 6.2 just now 2 hrs after dinner 4.6 lowest ever was a bit shocked to be honest is this ok so soon.:wideyed:

Hi all, I have been on Metformin 500mg 2 daily for 5 weeks, had tummy problems bloating / constipation / and indigestion . Although it has settled a bit I never felt right with them, then I saw on this site to ask doctor to change them to the SR ones. Went to doctors yesterday for a monthly...

Hi all, can someone explain or advise me, :confused: BG reading Friday morning 6.3 Evening 5.3 Saturday [yesterday] Morning 6.8 Evening 6.2 Today Sunday Morning 6.3 Then all went haywire, I tried Shredded Wheat with half a banana for breakfast instead of my usual Poached egg and bacon /tomato...

Hi Has anyone been on the Desmond Day Course I am in Lancashire. Or has anyone been on a day course in your part of the country, if so can you tell me a bit about the day ? I am Type 2. diagnosed in January 2016:)

Hi all, I read somewhere on this site a recipe for Peanut butter dip. I can not find it anywhere,:rolleyes::rolleyes: can anyone help ?would love to make it.

Hi all, had my appointment with the diabetic nurse today I was diagnosed 5th January 2016 with a BG reading of 19.3 [had flu at the time.] Put on Metformin 500mg 1daily for first week increased now to 2 daily. Dieting lots of willpower only excercise minding grandchildren. Now 5 weeks on BG...

Hi all, I have never been a lover of Herbal Teas in fact I have only tried 1 in my life. Since I was diagnosed a Diabetic at the start of Jan 2016 this year I was told to try them and guess what I have 2 kinds Peppermint Tea good for indigestion. Cammomile Tea so calming and relaxing. Also...

Hi, I have just been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes . I was shocked when told as I do not know anything about it. I have been given Metformin 500mg tablets 1 daily, starting today 2 daily. So confused with what I can eat , although been eating healthy all week.