Recent Content by JMM

Hi. I was diagnosed in 1972 when I was 34, so immediately I was a Type 2. After I lost weight at an alarming rate I was put on insulin and here I am today at 81, I am reasonably well controlled but struggle with my morning readings now and then. Originally I had a test tube and a tablet...

Hi. I was diagnosed in 1972 and am still going strong. Have one or two complications but still manage to play golf twice a week. Never thought I woukld live to 60, but I'm 81 in 3 weeks.

I also grow courgettes and here is my recipe. Cut the courgettes lengthways into strips about a quarter of an inch thick and fry gently in olive oil until slightly softened. (about 5 mins.) Remove and put on a baking tray with about 3 drops of sweet chilli sauce (spread with a knife) on top...

Perhaps we should all write to Theresa May and see if she can hurry things up with the postcode lottery! it really seems very unfair for it not to be subscribed when NICE has at last allowed it,

How does one get a C Peptide test? Does it cost? JMM

Hi. I bought some cbd oil because I had trapped a nerve in my back and my doctor was reluctant to give me anything other than paracetamol and Acupan. However the oil certainly good for me but I can't say whether it was treatment I received from a 'bone manipulator' or the oil, but I feel...

Does anybody know if the Freestyle Libre is available on the NHS in Sheffield?

I I love sweet potatoes roasted in olive oil,. I find if I peel and cut them and then freeze them overnight they only take ashour to roast. Also they are now Gi

I have just discovered Weatherspons. They are absoluytely amazing. Apart from the reasonable prices, when asked they have nuyritional informstion leaflets covering everything they sell.

Hi. Having been Type 1 for 4years, I have had no trouble with obtaining meters or supplies until recently. About a year ago, I acquired a Breeze 2 meter which I found ideal, but for the last 3 months obtaining test strips has been difficult. I contacted Bayer who assure me there isn't a...

Hi. I have a Breeze 2 meter which Bayer sent me, and which I find excellent. There are 10 strips in a disc, but unfortunately they are not easy to obtain at the moment. May have to change soon so am taking note of all your comments.

I was 32 when I was diagnosed, but think I had had it about 4 years. I started off on diet only, then on increasing numbers of tablets (after weight sank to 6st.13lbs) and after about 3 years went on to insulin. 12 months ago (after asking to go on a Dafne Course and being refused because I...

My Type 1 is well controlled but I too have itchy skin (mainly at and during the night and on my stomach). I too can scratch it raw at times. However my GP gave me Betamethasone Cream which stops it immediately. Don't know if it can be bought off prescription though.

Can't get any blood at all from the back of my finger. Am I doing it wrong!