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Hi there Haven't been here for awhile but would like advice on the following. My HB1Ac readings were commented by my GP as being perfect 2 months ago however over the last week I have been feeling under the weather possibly cold or sinusitis which hasn't stopped me going out. Last night before...

Hi All I've just purchased an Alert ID and registered all my details but the wristband is difficult to put on and when you manage to get it on it continually becomes unattached. The only safe place for it is in my pocket which rather defeats the object. I have contacted them for a new one but...

Hi I just can't eat them, if I have some rice with veggies mixed in I'm picking the veg out and putting them to one side yet I can eat mostly anything else. I have never had this problem before, I'm not sick if I eat them just simply don't fancy them. As I said this all started when I was put...

Hi Anyone had this problem. I was on Metformin 500mg twice a day but suffered a severe loss of appetite so doctor put me on 500mg SR Metformin. My appetite has recovered except I can't stomach vegetables and I ate loads before Metformin. I am due to see dietician next week and no doubt he or...

Hi Cheers all. All types of egg are a no no for me but I can eat anything made with egg for example pancakes. The reason I was confused I have some leaflets from my local hospital which recommend cereals for breakfast and these are diabetes leaflets, I agree I will have to check my BG after...

Hi All I am a little confused, I was told that I should eat Weetabix for breakfast which is OK as I like it but I also enjoy Special K and was advised not to eat that. I am getting a little fed up with Weetabix and have a leaflet that says Special K is alright, is it? Please don't suggest...

Hi I have just been changed from Metformin 500mg tablets to the slow release Metformin as I had a total lack of appetite. I am now having an itchy leg and chest, nothing too serious but I have a slight rash. My blood glucose is pretty good I think highest is about 7 down to 4.3. Is this...

Hi All Just been put on slow release metformin instead so will let you know how I get on. Cheers John

Hi I am on Metformin 500mg twice a day and have been for nearly two months. The main side effect I am having is a total lack of appetite, I appreciate I need to lose weight and have been eating far too much but now I have gone to the other extreme. I neither wanted nor did I eat my Christmas...

Hi I am a recently diagnosed diabetic type 2. I am a little unsure what my readings should be. Usually first thing in the morning it can be about 9 - 10. During the day it can vary between 4 - 6. Since diagnosis the highest reading I have had was 12 but that was immediately after eating a...

Hi I'm a pasta freak as well and will be looking for Dolmio and Dreamfields. Some of you mention Wholemeal pasta which I have eaten previously is this OK or have you got to be careful. Cheers John

Hi All Thanks for your help and advice. I've just found out that my brother in laws partner is a diabetic nurse, I honestly didn't know so she is helping me over weekend till I see my own nurse. I have taken all your advice re diet and it has helped and I do feel better, no doubt I'll be on...

Hi Karen Thanks for advice I have now really cut down and bought a BG Monitor and have an appointment with diabetic nurse on Monday. My reading when diagnosed was 23, yesterday it was 8.2 and 10 after meal, this morning after Special K was 17!!! No doubt I'll get into it, I do feel a lot...

Hi again The foods I like are all sweet stuff, cheese, pasta, rice, curries, sweet and sour, all foods with sauces, all meat, all fruit, not fussed on fish but do eat it. I do like roast dinners but for some reason I am going off them. I enjoy stews and soup but always use bread to soak...

Hi Karen Thanks for your advice. My problem is my GP told me there was no need to get a monitor as yet until I see nurse. I was going to buy one anyway but pharmacist told me that the strips are very expensive unless you get a prescription. To be honest I am totally confused as I really...