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My surgery comes under Leeds NHS and I understand that they have instructions not to issue supplies to type 2. Maybe if using insulin then that is different,.

David I asked my neice Caroline for some information seeing as she did the whole race on a Clipper a couple of years ago. This is what she said. I would tell him not to worry about the weight as he has the perfect excuse to bring additional bits onboard. The boats weigh a ton so a few extra...

I read a recent posting about a member having a fall and came around to find a medic trying to stick a monitor or something on his/her chest. This concerned me as whilst being type 2, taking metformin daily I am currentlywithout any problems BUT I am highly alergic to all kinds of sticking...

I read a recent posting about a member having a fall and came around to find a medic trying to srick a monitor or something on his/her chest. This concerned me as whilst being type 2, taking metformin daily I am currentlywithout any problems BUT I am highly alergic to all kinds of sticking...

I am looking for good lchf cook / recipe books? 2 for gifts and one for myself. Open to suggestions. Membrew

I use CCS foot cream twice weekly. Boots sell it and goes a long way and not expensive.

Hello Bluetit. Yes we have a Waitrose in Harrogate, 11 miles away. Yesterday morning, 10:15 am, I purchased the last LivLife loaf and an assistant commented that they have had a run on this line. I explained what may be the reasoning as Lidl Knaresborough are only about 5-6 miles away. This...

I agree with Bluetit. The Knaresborough, North Yorkshire Store did not know about the Low Carb - ony High Protien. So sad as I am struggling with my numbers and like many others really wanted these rolls.

Thanks Alexandra. I did not realise a few cornflakes came as high carb so will look for something else. I do take the metformin with my breakfast and evening meal. No one told me though, I just did it. Thanks.

Thanls Mel. I will try it. It is not normal for any food or drink to affect me. Will let you know how I get on.

I am type 2 and take 2 x 500mg metformin twice daily. . (I also have had an underactive thyroid for 20 years. finally seeing an Endocoligist(?) tomorrow about this) Over the lst few months I have suffered a lot of sickness and do not know why. This is not normal and Dr does not wish to keep...

Hello to you all. Thank you for your comments. they are all helpfull. Over the last few weeks I have been monitoring on an old machine and a new machine. Old machine results range is 5.2 to 6.8 New machine n 5.5 to 6.8 with one odd reading at 7.3. In two weeks I am to see Endocrinoligist as...

I recently had the annual review. Nurse advised me that one of the practice doctors (never seen her) now covering diabetics has advised that after looking over my results nurse stated that due to the rise in readings I was to take additional pill. For some time I have been on 2 x 500 grm...