Recent Content by Paul Hearn

Thanks to everyone who took the trouble to express their thoughts, views, opinions and experiences. I was amazed at the response and the trouble people went to with their help. I have taken on board all you've suggested and realise I must be more pro-active than I have been, rather than carry on...

Thanks for your input. Not sure how you count carbs, I guess the same way you count calories. Having a weight problem hense diabetes has meant my watching what I eat for as long as I can remember. I still get very annoyed when told what I can and can't eat as it seems the list of what I can...

I do know what I should and shouldn't eat I was diagnosed over ten years ago. Without going into a full food diary sufice to say a small bowl of cereal for breakfast and a filled roll if I have lunch. I am aware that carbs are bad and sugar is a no no, but I am not prepared to survive on rabbit...

Thanks for your reply. I think I am dillusional in believing the drugs alone will solve my problem.....even after 10years!! My diet during the day is pretty good. But after work and at home it all goes out the window. I do have a sweet tooth which I am fighting all the time. Must try and do more...

I have been diagnosed with type 2 Diabetes for around ten years. Initially I was controlled by diet, Metformin and Glicklacide. My Hba1c has been gradually rising and is now 8.7. At first to keep this rise in check I was given Byetta then replaced by Victoza (1.2 once a day) whilst on Lantus(50...