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Thank you all. It was the suddenness of the process that scared me- one day feet almost normal, next day, bam! numb skin. My hba1c is between five and seven & I have structured my diet around five to seven little meals a day, restricting carbs & going heavy on vegetables. I eat omega rich seeds...

Biological age, 58. Vitual age 53. Life expectancy 83. I WILL BEAT THE ODDS ON RETIREMENT, HURRAY !!!!!!!!! However, the skin is beginning to look old around the flabby bits.

A hot spa bath with loads of fragrant bubbles............... aaaaahhhhhhh............. I'm allergic to chocolate. Second is a really good hot curry. Any sort. I believe chilli is addictive, especially the Dorset Naga.

Hello again people. I have been ill, so I've not been here for a while. My problem is that I have lost SERIOUS feeling in my tootsies & no-one can tell me why this is. My blood sugar is good, my weight is high-to-normal, by cholesterol is slightly high so now I'm on statins. I have only had...

Diabetes T2 was for me a wake-up call from my body to get healthy. Okay, I can't have my favorite sweets - treacle toffee - and that hurts. But learning about living with this thing has taught me restraint : to eat healthily and exercise regularly. I have just come back from my most sucessful...

Aaargh!!!!!!! Just back from my walking holiday. Two days in, I get a sudden loss of sensation on the top of my right foot amounting to at least a third of the surface. Is this normal? Up till now, all the neuropathy was in the sole. I am due for a check with the diabetic nurse next...

Kareeta, I believe that Malta is very nice in winter, and it's short hop. Lots of expats out there, don't know how you feel about that: but there's lots of history. My soul is already on :wink: Mam Tor............

The sun is shining, I'm waiting for my new washing machine to arrive, which is a matter of urgency since I am running out of pants. BUT - I'm off on holiday at the end of the month. I'm off to Dartmoor for the walking. Where are you going? Where would you go if you could?

My thought is than whenever a barbeque is mentioned, men don aprons. Perhaps we can convert our kitchens to barbeque rooms and get the men to cook more often? Just joking. My other half cooks a mean steak. There are no calories in herbs and spices. Bring on the ginger and chillies. Don't...

Diabetics get free podiatry. Get your GP to refer you. I also treat my feet to emollient cream nightly and check them every time I change shoes. Regard sandals as the work of the Devil. Good socks are essential. Spending £15 on a pair may seem extravagant, but I'd rather be a little poorer...

Hi fella! remember, growing old is inevitable. Growing up is optional. How about injection parties? 'I'll show you mine if you show me yours' Coming OUT of the closet !!!!!! 8)

Drinkies! My mate Steve, who has retired, blast him, is a T1 and he LOVES his scotch - mostly single malt. He ealso drinks red wine and lager - usually he drinks with meals. Since he is a Parks ranger in the Peak District, I suppose he walks most of it off. We go out regularly, and we all...

Diabetes is the end of reading other cook's recipes....... And the beginning of starting my own. Yum. :D

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