Recent Content by andiem1962

Ahhh thanks everyone - cheese or berries seems a great option. I would rather have something than people making silly comments or feeling bad :) I did once have a coffee with cream on top as that seemed a treat. Im still working on the weight, have a lot to lose still but Im really determined...

Thank you Daisy. My question is more about the social side of it rather than what diabetes means, I think that's the hardest thing to deal with, peoples reactions. Ive always been quite private regarding health issues for my own problems.

Hi, my name is Andrea and I was diagnosed in July 2014. I was really shocked and thought it was just a matter of changing my diet but no - I am now on Metformin. I have been good and I have managed to lose 4 1/2 stone, put on a few pounds over Christmas but still not had anything sweet since...