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But oh so goooooood. It makes a great base for bread and butter pudding as well. A couple of weeks ago I found one left over from last Christmas, and though it was a little well matured, it still tasted fine and went into the pudding nicely, though the crusts needed to come off. I'm not sure...

My father in law isn't adventurous and doesn't like poultry, so we have a nice big leg roast, lamb or pork, with a home-made Christmas pud, and home made vanilla custard - not as difficult to make as some folk think. The pud this year is a Mary Berry recipe which I've had for more years than...

Hello Fliss, I'm a type 2 on insulin because of other meds, and I used to work in insurance. Yes, you need to tell both your car insurance company to say you are diabetic and the DVLA to let them know about your hypos (I'm assuming they already know you're diabetic), but as said before...

Dear Donnellysdogs, Gosh what a wait you're having! But they say no news is good news, and at least they've not rushed in and done the worst we all fear. Keep your chin up and try to relax - though that's much easier said than done. Give yourself a treat or two - retail therapy even if only...

Hello again, I've found a couple of useful leaflets at my local Diabetes Centre about diabetes and driving. Maybe your DSN has a supply to let you have copies. One is by Bayer, and is called "Diabetes and Driving" and the other is by Eli Lilly & Co and is titled "Driving and Employment."...

Hi again, Glad to hear you've had positive news/advice about a pump and not just from the nice DSN. Mine is really super and very nice. We always have a chat about "things" as well as the topic in hand. She has changed my insulin this week as I was getting far too low overnight, with some...

Hello all, I'm T2, have been for 12 years, but I need insulin 'coz of other meds I take. My GP is another who tells the PCT where to go. When I'm really ill I get extras without any hassle as he knows I need to test even more. As it is I do 4-5 a day normally but it can get up to 10 at...

Hi again, Sharon, Don't be afraid of a pump, I know people who have them and swear by them. Check out the entries on this site about pumps, might give you more re-assurance. It'll certainly give you lots of info. It might also help if you ask your DSN to show you the curves about the...

Hello Sharon, I'm type 2, but need insulin to control my BG levels when I take a particular medication for another health problem. My licence is restricted to 3 years as a result. Though I've not had a hypo when driving, it has come close on a couple of occasions. You've done the right thing...

Hello Martin, Yes, I agree with the others. Your BGs seem much too high, but without knowing the timing of your meals it's very difficult to check the results. Something you could add to your oral health routine is a good acid-free mouthwash. My dentist also recommends using a rechargeable...

Hello Paul, Glad to hear you're doing well on Metformin. I've been taking it since 2001 and like you other than some flatulence (sounds like an orchestra at times) I've not experienced any side effects. Well, that's not exactly true. One of the common ones is, wait for it (excuss the pun)...

I'm female. When I was diagnosed T2 about 11 years ago I went through a period of depression and my desires of all kinds went haywire. Could your boyfriend be a bit depressed about his diagnosis? Could he have any other health problems that haven't been diagnosed yet? Are any of his other...

It's all too easy to judge by externals. One day someone may look fit, the next closer to death than health. My own health is extremely poor these days with poorly functioning lungs, arthritis that behaves like it's rheumatoid, among many other conditions, but sometimes I get a course of meds...