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My friend just rang to see if there is any icecreams he can eat. He is going to his doc in the morning.His eldest son is going with him.

he didnt get a test strip.Hes to go back to the doc.His doc sent him into the hospital for blood tests about a week and a half ago. He rang him a couple of days and told him one of the results over the phone.He has an appointment now to go to his doc for the next stages. Hes only starting his...

Thanks for the link, so Im going to sound stupid now.I will tell him not to drink the ensures anymore.

is it ok for my friend to drink ensure drinks. He was told to drink them to give him some energy. Hes very tired and isnt sleeping well at night.Is this all part of it untill he learns what to do and what not to do.

thanks, I will make sure he asks his doc

Thanks everyone, he is delighted I have found this forum.The releif when I told him about the boveril. He will use very little honey untill he finds a substitute.They are very good suggestions Anna.I will let him know to do a list.He is only starting this journey.He has an appointment with the...

My friend gets bad pains in his lower stomach, hes has a weird sensation at the back of his rib.Its not wind but not a nice feeling.Would these symptoms have anything to do with his diet.

thanks Anna,my friend is 60 and he can hardly use a mobile phone.The doctor told him to get a book in the chemist.He did but he cant understand most of it.

Are you sure about the honey.I read that over a few weeks it lowers sugar levels. I typed in honey and diabetics and honey was a yes and a good thing.

Can my friend drink boveril.He was just told he has diabetes.He doesnt know what type yet and he hasnt seen a dietician yet.He loves boveril.Can he still drink boveril.Can he use honey in his tea.I read somewhere that he can have honey and it is good for his diet.ATB Ray

My name is Raymond.I joined up on behalf of a friend. He is 60 years old and just got diabetes. He hasnt a clue on computers,so Im looking around for info for him. Hi everyone.