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I love the following it is my mantra From Dr Jody Stanislaw "The pancreas is non compliant not the patient. When Drs say a patient is non compliant it say that the physician doesnt know what it is really like to live with diabetes. There isnt one treatment or bit of advice that true fixes...

I am the same! Its driving me absolutely nuts. But mine is day and night. My BS is definitely not going low as I have checked it on a number of occasions. Its not menopause! I don't know if its the lantus or something else. I have to have some more blood tests and am also to have a sleep study...

I have been taking Targin 20/10 which is Naltrexone and oxycodone. I take it for severe disabling pain not related to my diabetes. I have damage to my neck shoulder, elbow and arm. I also take Tramadol xr and Tramadol as well as Codralgyn (paradol and codeine combo) I have done the round of a...

I take Tramadol, Tramadol Xr, Lyrica and Targin (Endone & 2 Naltrexone). I was able to get my BS down but with upping the lyrica my numbers are now all over the place which is driving me absolutely nuts!!

My mum used to use her stovetop top one a lot Red cabbage with bacon and apple Topside with frankfurts stuffed inside Escallopes stuffed Casseroles Pulled meat etc I do have a stovetop top one but am actually very scared of it

If you want something that gives similar results and that cook lots faster then you need to invest in a pressure cooker. I would go one of the newer electric one as opposed to an old fashion stovetop top one. I have no clue how much an electric pressure cooker is in the UK

The best things about a slow cooker are 1. Set and forget 2.you don't have to cut up meat into small pieces . You can use whole chooks or other poultry , meat on the bone, slabs of meat like brisket 3.you can play with flavor with spices and herbs 4. You can add veg to flavor as well or not...

Just use real milk works a treat

I was at my absolutely lowest and had been on a massive path of destruction when I was refused by my GP to sign off on my medical certificate for my driving licence. Thats when I found this awesome forum. It put me back on track to what I knew worked but didn't have a name for. I had low carbed...

@mrsmusic I had a discussion with both my Diabetes Specialist and my GP as my cholesterol readings were higher than standardized. I used the information that is so freely given on here to provide a rational discussion with both as to why a statin was not needed and they agreed. I suggest you do...

I found low carb bread at my local Aldi next to the Burgen soy- linseed. Very impressed as 6.3 carbs from memory for 2 slices. Its currently in the freezer and I cant be bothered to go and look. It was $4.99 for a small loaf. I Plan on having French toast with it with raspberry puree and yoghurt...

Its $4.99 at Aldi here in Australia

Thanks. I have registered-user my interest tho atm is beyond my budget. I also have concerns in regards to the sticky used as I sweat excessively and have had great trouble with pain meds that require them to be stuck to my skin

I love Dr jody stanislaw's statement in regards to this....... "The pancreas is non compliant.. Not the patient. When Dr's say a patient is non compliant it says that the physician doesnt know what it is really like to live with diabetes. There is not one treatment or bit of advice that truly...

You need to eat! You are making yourself ill.

A hypo whilst driving is under 5!

But you are aware! You still drove while you were under 5! You chose to continue on and were lucky.. Next time you might not be. Maybe you can pass the message on to other diabetics...

Are you sure you are a type 2?

The rule changed in from memory 2007 so 9 years ago. Its common sense to test before you drive... Thats right there is no such thing.

Have just done some research and under Austroads of which WA is a party as are all states. The following is an excerpt from the section on diabetes. It is a downloadable document Advice to drivers .... Drive should be advised to take precautionary steps to help avoid a severe hypo for...