Recent Content by chevy57

Thank for taking the time to reply, I will certainly look into those alternatives as I haven’t heard of them before. I’m glad it’s working for you

Hi, I’ve been T2 for about 17 years. Now at the point of being put on Trulicity as Metformin etc not now enough and I’m doing all I can to avoid insulin as I’m in the emergency services and insulin will prevent me driving on blue lights. The Trulicity is really helping but the side effect of...

Hi, I’m a type 2 and have always struggled to control my blood sugars. I have now developed some neuropathy in my feet and wondered if any one has any advice. Also does anyone use a foot massager/vibrating pad and does this help. I would appreciate any advice, thank you

Hi, how do I see the responses to questions I have posted without scrolling through the entire forum. Thank you

Hi I Seem to have started to lose some feeling in my toes, it's a strange feeling . I can't say it is painful but it just feels odd. I'm trying to get a GP appiontment which is proving difficult. Has anyone else experienced this ? And is there any treatments Thank you Mark

Just one thing, a number of you have spoken about reheating food , I have never heard of this before . Could someone explain how and why please. Thank you Mark

Thanks for all your advice and ideas, I will be trying the cauliflower mash this weekend and hope it goes with sausages and onions. If so and England beat Wales I will be a very happy diabetic, thanks again Mark

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Hi all I have been type 2 for 11 years but have only been taking it seriously for a few months.....I won't bore you with the reasons for this. My diet is now pretty good with low carbs and my BG has greatly improved. I have either cut out or found alternatives for the foods I have cut out of my...

It would be great to have bread Fruitella, I thought it was of the menu for good but 8 grams a slice isn't bad. Thank you for your advice, I need all the help I can get

That apple idea sounds lovely, will definitely bring trying that Thank you Sparrow

They sound lovely, cheese and piccalilli is also a favourite of mine, or at least it was. I thought the shop bought crackers would be high in carbs and the piccalilli high in sugar, I will have to look at the labels . I would also prefer not to bake but if I have to I will. Do those crackers...

Just cooked the herb crackers and they are great, will make the Christmas cheese board so much better. These little successes make being a diabetic a little more manageable. Thanks again to those who replied, the people on this site seem to know so much more than me so I look forward to asking...

That's a great idea Antje, thank you, is that zapping in the oven or microwave???