Recent Content by JKPilsworth

Hi Everyone I am looking for ideas to help my 70 year old insulin-dependent mother to manage/avoid hypos. Part of her problem is that she thinks it is impolite to eat without her husband of 48 years. So, if he is delayed going out to the shops, she won't eat, regardless of the risk. We have...

Overheard two Tesco employees advising a couple of ladies who were trying to put together a hamper for a friend with diabetes. The ladies were trying to decide whether to include a packet of low fat Digestive Biscuits or ordinary Digestive Biscuits. "Oh no!" came the reply. "Diabetics must...

I was in the middle of a karate class when I had a hypo. Stuck my hand up and plaintively said to very stern sensei "I don't feel well." Understatement of the moment. Fortunately, one of the senior grades realised why I was bouncing off the walls as I tried to walk down the corridor.

Glad for the clarification. I have a food allergy which can cause severe vomiting. Suagrs are always up afterwards. Must be a stress-related effect

When you consider that Wii Fit now seems to be an acceptable piece of equipment for a physio, I am not surprised about the success factor. I just wish that it could somehow scan percentage of body fat.

Since before being diagnosed with Type 2, some two and half years ago, I have maintained a reasonable level of activity. My job as a sales representative means I walk a reasonable amount, but I also do about four to six hours of high grade karate per week. Over time, my weight has stayed about...