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Hi there diggerhtfc, Sorry you are in the wars a bit with high bg levels. I don't have a similar experience but just wanted to say, hope things improve and you get he op done soon. It can be bad enough waiting for treatment without extra delays :roll: In the meantime, you could keep a note...

Hi Melody, I had a skin infection for months before I was diagnosed as diabetic last April. It is a red rash that can become purple raw. The itching and soreness drove me mad. I couldn't wear deodorants or anything like that. My doc has prescribed steroid cream which I put a thin layer on and...

Hi Ebony, I do hope you have recovered from the bad treatment and the hypo you suffered. I felt absolutely appalled by your experience at the hospital. Alas, this seems to happen all too frequently. My own bad experiences relate to my visual impairment which can be difficult enough. The hypo...

Hi thedonkey, no you are not been silly, finding your way around what you can and can't eat is a minefield. I think diabetic foods are still sold from the old days when it was thought diabetics need to avoid sugar at all costs, hence, finding something sweet with an alternative sweetener in and...

Thank's for this advice. Tried it and it does give a gentle blood sample for my clever check meter. x

Hi there, I am 49 and was diagnosed type 2 in April with a bg of 13, this was down to 11 when I had my HB1 test because I altered my diet whilst waiting for the test to be done. I am very overweight but have lost 10 kgs. Yes, I felt overwhelmed too at diagnosis and by all the different...

As a reward for getting Ha1c levels down from 11 to 6.5, my GP has restricted my strips allowance to 2 a week. (he wanted to allow just one but I held out for two). I have a talking meter from RNIB and the extra strips will cost me £26.99 for 50. How much extra will it cost the NHS and our...

I don't know how big your softclix is but the pricker that comes with abbots freestyle lite is small, although not too gentle :cry:

Hi there, sorry you have not been too well. Are you able to buy a meter and test your own blood glucose. Your local pharmacy should have a starter pack of meter and strips. Self testing and keeping a note of results and symptoms whilst waiting for your next formal blood test might reassure you...

Hi there, Lovinglife, Daisy 1, Thank's for your replies. Lucky you no fasting. My GP insists on the fast and puts it on the test form too. I go to the hospital blood dept first thing 7.30 ish, They ask you 'have you fasted for 12 hours', before taking any blood, there's no getting round it. I...

Is this soreness occurring when your bg is a bit higher? I had a purple raw patch in the folds on skin on my body including groin and my GP gave me a steroid cream to use which soothed things a bit. I also suffer from thrush infections but the creme for that didn't work. Also tried Sudocreme...

HA1c blood test [size=150]Apologies if this has been discussed before. How do forum users prepare for and break the fast for HA1c blood test? As a migraine sufferer and now diabetic, who has to eat small amounts of food regularly, the 12 hours without food causes problems headache wise...

Hi there, I am so sorry your friend is doing this to himself, it must be frustrating for you to see. I was diagnosed in April and take Metformin and use a reduced carb approach to keep things in check. I had diabetes symptoms for a good 18 months before being diagnosed and now suffer the...

Hi Deano, I have been taking Metformin since April and found that missing a dose didn't do much except upset my stomach more when I took the next dose when it was due. This medication does affect people differently though. The best thing to do is keep a note your of symptoms/reactions when they...

Hi there, yes, it's so confusing when first diagnosed. The advice given to allnewly diagnosed T2's on this forum is a great help. Are you on medication for your diabetes? I keep a daily food diary and note down any reactions. side effects, etc, and then I can take it along to my GP/Nurse and...

Hi there and welcome, I have been taking Metformin since mid April this year and you do get used to it and any side effects you have will lessen. Please do make sure you don't get dehydrated, that is, drink plenty of fluids( non alcoholic). I think it mentions this on the advice leaflet that...

Do make an appointment with your GP, there are aniseed flavoured pastilles which dissolve in your mouth that treat oral thrush, check if they are ok with your diabetes. Plus prebiotic plain yoghurt will also help. Had a few bouts of this myself and its miserable. Don't forget to test blood...

Many Happy Returns to You. I have read that both carrots and parsnips are high sugar wise and beets too. I like Suma's vegan pea but perhaps you could try and make your own version, using peas, broad beans, etc. I am finding my way around carb foods too and have just ordered the Gem guide from...

Thank's for welcome and useful links.

[size=150]Another newbie. I was diagnosed last Friday after two fasting blood tests. My blood glucose was 11too high. I am mostly vegan diet wise and am trying to figure out how to put a good daily menu together. Any advice would be welcome. I have been put on Metformin 500 mg once a day. Hello...