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Thanks everyone. Think I am going to give this a miss. Currently looking at the health benefits of tumeric supplements instead. The research is pretty impressive and not just for diabetes

I've read that eating grapefruit each day can help reduce insulin resistance and am keen to give it a go but hate fresh grapefruit. Would tinned (in own juice) or grapefruit juice work just as well?

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A couple of quick questions if anyone can help. It may be that I just need to experiment and see. I've been told to inject 1 unit novorapid for each 10g of carbs but what if I have a protein only meal like a cheese omelette? Also if I am planning to exercise after my meal how much do I need to...

I was on Metformin and then changed to the SR version. I have suffered painful bloating to the extent that people would ask when my baby was due! I had loss of appetite and struggled to swallow every mouthful. I had many tests done and in the end my Dr suggested I stop taking Metformin for a...

I have recently been prescribed humalin and take 46 units before bedtime. I am regularly having night time sweats and hypos but then my sugars are high (around 9) in the morning. The dawn phenomenon seems to be an explanation but I have no idea how to manage this better. Any suggestions?