Recent Content by 1066girl

Morning Everyone. :D I first suspected diabetes when I lost oodles of weight in December and was diagnosed Type 2. Can someone tell me please why the weight goes back on? Is it the meds or a slow down in metabolism? Thanks all.

Thank you all for your replies. I don't understand though that if my GP agrees to a BG monitor, why not approve the strips. I'm very nw to all this, but it seems to me that this is an integral part of monitoring my health, even though I'm only Type 2, and not insulin dependent. Is there any...

Hello everyone. I'd like to purchase a bg monitor, but as I'm newly diagnosed, I really don't know what I should be looking for. Is there an 'uber' unit that people woud purchase if finances allowed, or are they all very much the same regards accuracy and ease of use? Boots are offering an...

Hi Jude. You could try tea tree essential oil with a glass of water and use it as a mouth wash 2 or 3 times a day. I use it regularly for all types of ailments, as it has anti fungal, anti viral and anti bacterial benefits. I put 2 drops in half a tumbler of water as a mouth wash and...

Thank you for the warm welcome. I'm off to buy a glucose monitor, although my doctor didn't recommend it. The penny's dropped and it does seem weird that another site recommends 7 - 9 carbs a day. So I'll monitor myself and see what sets the numbers off. I was at 16 when I was diagnosed, and...

Morning all. Found this site an hour ago. I've learned a lot already. I was diagnosed a month ago. Stepped up my diet - 101 ways with porridge :D - and taking tablets. Feeling much better, except for the dry skin, and occasional dizzy spells. Looking forward to learning a whole lot more...