Recent Content by jayjay1963

Re: E petition to the government to make sure ALL DIABETICS Done!

I was diagnosed as Type 2 in April 2012 and have been reading about LCHF for some time now. I was hoping to try this to gain better control of my BGs after a blip in my HBa1C numbers. However I was also diagnosed with Diverticular disease last Friday, and don't know whether it would now be...

This was mentioned on BBC too. However it had less airtime than a story about a parakeet making "tools" to solve challenges! Jacqui

Does anyone else feel cold all the time? I'm Type 2 on 750mg of Metformin and usually tolerate the cold very well. Since the recent drop in temperatures I have been unable to get warm at any time of the day. I can't drink hot drinks of any kind, don't like the taste or resulting indigestion! Is...

Thanks everyone for your replies, I've booked a flu jab and have been told to ask about the pneumonia one when I attend my appointment.

I was diagnosed as Type 2 in April this year and am learning to manage my condition. My DSN hasn't mentioned the flu or pneumonia jabs during my appointments with her, are they recommended to all diabetics or just if you have other conditions too?

I am a newly diagnosed type 2 and have so far found this forum to be very helpful.However I am confused by the info that states baked potatoes should be avoided. Hopefully someone will be able to tell me why I shouldn't eat baked potatoes, my DSN has said they are ok and the printed info I have...