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Dito !!! So far so good on the other sections fingers crossed Bob

Google Glucorx for a cheap Meter @ £4.90 and 50 test strips are £11.94 http://www.glucorx.co.uk/glucorx.html You can pick up most makes of meters on ebay ACCU-CHEK Aviva meter system I have seen test strips go for £8 for 50 also seem to have the most strips on offer on ebay :wink: Bob

Back on topic did anyone see : Casualty with The Diabetic leg rotting ? http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m8wd

Re: Glicazide I have found it better to take mine 10<>20 mins before my meals You prob need to take some more BG readings to see what's going on Start with one test before you eat then plus , 2,and 4 hrs after a meal Also helpful to go back to your HPC with your BG readings Have you...

Games consoles 'cause arthritis' claim http://www.nhs.uk/news/2011/05May/Pages/games-consoles-cause-arthritis-claim.aspx

We are given a choice of number of approved places to go Top of the list is local Eye hospital ,we also have a small diabetic unit in local Hospital that also has a eye screening unit ,I go to this one Then a list of around 8 local opticians that have been approved to do this screening...

I did this a fruit and veg few years back worked out very well I kept to it for 6 days week had 7th sunday off to eat what ever i liked (you deff dont have any prob with toilet) :wink: Yer have a few beers , also most places your find something carby to keep your levels up Watch yourself...

http://www.nhs.uk/chq/Pages/2313.aspx?CategoryID=68&SubCategoryID=160 Bob

From my own experience :? Muscle loss in limbs that no longer move or unable to exercise Weight Gain due to lack of movement ? Increase in BG levels ,Harder too keep weight down Muscle atrophy http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003188.htm

Well if you lost an eye and a toe expect you would have a moan err ?? The program was about Oversize people And the Ambulance crew Dealing with the problems of transport and manhandling the Over sized Not Diabetes It only touched on Diabetes VIA patients comments Should i start...

Fudge is my downfall :roll: I know we should not But boots do a range of diabetic sweets ,, Give you the runs if you have too much :oops: i have the real thing now Devon cream Fudge But only one piece sq as a treat ,found if you have the real thing ,You know its bad so your more...

Before my accident i suffered with back pain most of my life Heavy Job I tried everything under the sun until a orthopedic consultant , Told me to use a rowing machine Ding :idea: Belive it or not that worked too strengthen my mussels around my back Before that the only other thing...

Re: Medical exemption? Good Question Q: How many need to show your medical exemption card :?: Every time To get your goodies I never Have ? ,,,I always seem to leave mine in the draw at home :oops: I always tick the box on the back

Re: Medical exemption? site below says Around 10 working days days http://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/1126.aspx Medical exemption card is only for prescription Meds will not cover you for Dental or new glasses As a diabetic you are entitled to free eye tests To be Honest i have never had to...

If you ignore the odd bit ref: T2 I found it ,Interesting I use the ambulance service a lot to travel back and forth to hospital I am not overweight Yet I do find it very hard Not to put on the weight due to being stuck in wheelchair most of the day If anything would give you a good...

Reminds me of the play ground ,"Please Miss shes eating sweets " Some do have more important things than diabetes to deal with :?: With bigger foes to Fight :twisted: Diabetes will never forget about you" ,,,True ,, Only if you are able to hang around that long :? paula1974 You...

A good read if you wish to go a bit deeper http://medweb.bham.ac.uk/easdec/prevention/Diabetes%20and%20Blood%20Pressure.htm

I Do not normally have High BP ,,Only when the Gas Bill comes http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Diabetes-and-High-Blood-Pressure.htm Bob

Ramadan 29 to 30 days. It is the Islamic month of fasting. in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking and sexual relations from dawn until sunset. However : People from South Asia are six times more likely to develop Type 2 diabetes than the white members of the UK...

I take Januvia , metformin and Glicazide and a raft of other drugs I do not have any keytones ?? Or suffer any mind bending Hypos Low Carb does NOT = ZERO CARBS ??? Think lower carb NOT zero carb Just cut a few out to start with ,things like spuds and bread would be a good start...