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I had two causes of intense leg pain, mainly in the thigh, the first from simvastatin. When I stopped taking it, the pain stopped in about a week. The second I thought was diabetes progression, & Dr offered to refer me to hospital for investigation. I was becoming crippled. At that point I...

Re: Just a fifth of people with diabetes have condition unde Now Tubby, please don't be wailing 'Cos all of your efforts are failing. Your friends do not look in YOUR mirror, And don't want to stand on YOUR scales. You're naturally sweet, and the nuts that you eat Make you very attractive to...

Remember - other people see your best features. xxxxxx

Naturally Sweet! May Contain Nuts Now JoJo, please don't be wailing 'Cos all of your efforts are failing. Your friends do not look in YOUR mirror, And don't want to stand on YOUR scales. You're naturally sweet, and the nuts that you eat Make you very attractive to males. Sweet sugar dumpling...

Re: Just a fifth of people with diabetes have condition unde I posted this under "Indian Food" but it is relevant here. At the "Hounslow Cardiovascular Alliance" Meeting 28 May 2013 which is a diabetes support group - with mainly Indians present, the subject of diet came up. (NOT just from...

At the "Hounslow Cardiovascular Alliance" Meeting 28 May 2013 which is a diabetes support group - with mainly Indians present, the subject of diet came up. (NOT just from me!) A speaker from "Diabetes Voices" (a DUK initiative) told about it & asked about local needs & concerns. Hounslow has a...

This is a classic I searched out specially - thanks, Chocolohic xxxx Postby chocoholic » Thu Jun 04, 2009 7:55 pm Okay. Here it is. I wrote this at a time when I was really struggling but I promise is does get easier. Remember, small steps. I'm really trying to stay "low-carb" But finding it...

Sorry, but reading all those I'm feeling quite horse, I suppose My throat's getting sore As I read more & more. Stop it! Reply now in prose.

How high is your chol level? And what is the value of the components? It's not all bad. We need cholesterol as it's made by the body & is vital to health. My total chol is always above 5. I've heard heart consultants (who should know (!)) demanding that we should reduce total chol below 3, even...

There was a young man of Japan Whose limericks never would rhyme, When asked why it was He said it's a mystery But I'm doing the best that I'm able to.

No, Tcat, I didn't take offence, 'cos my militant low carbing makes sense If you're thinking of me Why not come round for tea, I can introduce you to my wife & Polish pussycat, & we can sit in the garden under the glorious May sunshine, And share our ideas & experience.

:oops: :( Sorry if you are accusing me (fighting DUK) but I take "young man" as a compliment. :thumbup: :wave:

Where are you all??? It seems that the muse has departed Soon after this thread has been started Although every verse Can only get worse Surely you're not all downhearted?

Two nurses visit next door to care for an old man. Yesterday, one was wearing a jumper with a CND symbol about 30 cm diameter. I said "I see you are concerned about nuclear disarmament." She, "We're caring for the old man." I, "I know, but that symbol on your sweater is the flag signal ND for...

A T2 young lady called Ruth Was searching to find out the truth She said I've tried DUK But I'm quite out of luck My BGs still go through the roof. She said, are they wrong, or just barmy? The advice that they give does alarm me For what they advise Seems a big pack of lies They recommend...

Normally at our surgery, when you are given an appointment, it's fair to ask, "What time should I come for an 11:30 appt?" And a reasonable answer would be 12:00. Today my appt was for 11:30, & I checked in at 11:35. I had to speak to the receptionist about a letter my wife wanted, & the Dr...

As an Englishman living in Southall I have many opportunities to eat Asian food. A number of my friends are also T2 diabetic. I politely decline - rice, chapattis, naan, Asian tea (or I insist on it being unsweetened) Asian sweets, etc... Also I find the over-use of chilli unpleasant, so I...