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Thanks I will read the link in a minute. Sorry to hear how hellish its been for yourself :-(. If I aint got cramp it then feels like I have lumps stuck behind both knees. I think now I need to go back. On a night as soon as I move my foot I get cramping in my calves Sent from the Diabetes...

I was diagnosed about 6 weeks ago with type 2. Diet controlled at the moment. On diagnosis they put me on statins and said I might get pain in my legs and within the first week if was too happen but its very rare. Nothing for over a month but now im constantly suffering with cramps in my legs...

Just take a doctors letter. Inform the airline pre flight so they can then store the insulin for you...just dont forget to get it on leaving Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Always take it in your hand luggage you never can guarantee your case with meet you at the other end Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Just tell them on security and take it out and put in the tray. We have travelled all over and never had a problem Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Im hoping so still at 9.7 thats 3 hours after. I think weetabix is definitely a no no for me Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

HI Andy, yes it does make sense. I guess everyone can be so different with diabetes. My hubby was told to eat weetabix or porridge when he was diagnosed and always has stable sugars. I guess thiugh like you said some can cope with it some cant. I will have to try the greek yoghurt as love it...

So was 9.7 before breakfast and after 2 hours 13.7 Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

So this morning Idid check prior to breakfast as felt awful it was 9.7 rechecked 2 hours later and 13.7. I haven't been told anything at the gp on whats good and whats not. Pre diagnosis I always felt like I was drunk on a morning im thinking this is probably why now Sent from the Diabetes...

mj14 how long have you been diagnosed and are you on medications or diet. Have you been given advise on what is acceptable on a morning. I wasnt told very much tbh so not a clue. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

So its all new to me this blood sugar levels as just diagnosed. Pre-diagnosis many mornings I felt like I had a hangover but put it down to winter bugs. This morning felt shocking so took my B.M first thing before breakfast and its 9.7 not sure what range it should be on a morning. I have...

Ah Shane I didn't know wheatabix would do that. I did say what a had for breakfast. Its hard as even before I didn't eat much sugary things but it all the other hidden foods I guess I need to monitor Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Im newly diagnosed and im diet controlled. The gp didn't give me a testing kit but I used my husbands. It was 9 that was 3 hours after food. Pre-diagnosis I hadnt felt well but just put it down to winter. Wasnt given any other advise on diagnosis Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

How awful to be told over the phone especially when they know you're previous history. I hope once you get to see the nurse you then get the support and advice you deserve Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Only had 2 wheatabix no sugar skimmed milk and a drink and feel pants this morning. What range is usually acceptable after 3 hours Sent from the Diabetes Forum App