Recent Content by Franny

Thanks Bill I can't describe myself as skinny but thanks for the advice about calorie intake. Franny

I am visualising a bucketful of double cream but somehow I don't think I can face it. You have put an idea into my head now - I think I will make a pavlova for tomorrow's tea. I have spoken to my diabetic nurse and she isn't too concerned, suggesting an extra portion of vegetables. Now...

Unfortunately I am not quite young being 69, but it does look as though I am not producing enough insulin rather than being insulin resistant. I shall try and see the Diabetic Nurse who hasn't been very helpful as yet. Here's hoping!

I don't seem to be able to maintain my weight. I am a type 2 diabetic diagnosed 4 months ago and opted for control by diet and exercise. I have used low GI foods and lost 24 lbs!! However I don't want to lose any more and if I eat more food my blood sugars go up. I don't want to look gaunt...

Hello I am new to the forum having been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes 4 months ago. I am 69 and trying to control the diabetes on diet and exercise. My introduction to diabetic care was almost non existent but fortunately having been a podiatrist in a former life I know a lot about it. I...