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I do like the idea of Mars bars. Trouble is, could I resist the temptation. Probably not.

The consensus says 'Don't do it'. Certainly not without medical advice. Talk to you doctor. You will probably be surprised how helpful doctors can be when you show how serious you are about your treatment. I speak from experience. I wish you well.

Thank you RRB. You made me feel so much better.I am not sure that it was because others have it so much worse. What do I have to complain about. I can only offer my sympathy to all those long term sufferers.

Hi RosieLKH I am having trouble trying to find acceptable replacements for my lifelong food choices, roast beef, roast potatoes, fresh green peas, cheese on toast, chocolate, ice cream. I could go on, (and usually do). I am not a great fan of "foreign" dishes so finding acceptable replacements...

Try Stevia. A natural plant. Sold by this very organisation. Now would they sell anthing if it was not safe ?

Update I have just seen my D/Nurse and have shown her four days of detailed food consumption and related carbs etc based on a LC DIET seen here. She appeared to be quite impressed and offered me a GlucoRX Nexus but said they were not able to supply lances or test strips due to costs. I was shown...

Hi Tirianne To update. I did not see the D/N Just had blood samples taken, but I do have a new date for a visit next Friday. I also have an appointment with the Doctor at the end of the month and have sent him a letter saying that I wish to go for the LCDiet. We wait to see what happens with...

Hi Debrasue You have come to the right place for help. I too am T2D. I was informed by my Dr over the phone that I was diabetic and I also had prostate problems. That was in Sept 2015. Since then I have had numerous hospital visits - Xrays, Bone scan. more CT scans and a miriad of consultations...

Thanks for your very generous offer. I shall wait until I get the results from my BT which is tomorrow. About a week, all being well. Of course I might be able to convince the nurse to supply a meter etc. I await with trepidation.

Sprouts Ugh!!!!! Next worse thing to garlic. Even more Ugh!!!

Thanks. Tomorrow I see my DN. I can't wait for the result, (and a blood test to boot). She might disown me.

I don't know my carbs as I don't test on advice from my D/nurse. But being a chocoholic still hanging around from Xmas and before, temptations are high. I have lost 1 and a 1/2 stone in the last four months now standing at 11.7 stone. Advice. should I go for testing or continue to take a guess ?

I am advised by my d/nurse that I should not test my blood. So without testing I have to wait 3 months or more for any information. This is very frustrating. Am I improving or not. I wish to know.

Likewise. Was not aware that there were any courses. But in the last three months I have lost a stone. (Old money) and feel better for it.

I took statins for many years until 2002 when a new doctor took me off them. I had arthritis then and still do. I now suffer from night cramps which require a number of circuits around the lounge and massage to the legs before returning to bed. I have just been diag. with t2 and take 1000mg...

I took Statins for many years up to 2002 when a new doctor stopped them. (I can not remember why.) I had arthritus, and still do and suffer the resultant pain. I often have to massage my legs because of muscle cramp during the night and tak a stagger around the lounge before I get back to bed...

If you are happy with your lot, great. Happy Days. Live long and prosper.

Wow. Reading all that I am somewhat concerned that the experts that will be treating me may not be that expert. My first visit is on Friday. I really have no idea what to expect.

I too am newly diagnosed and have yet to see anyone until Friday for my first meet with the nurse. All I was told by phone from the doctor that I had been diagnosed with diabetes. I still haven't come down to earth. Roll on Friday !!!!

My name is Mike. As you can see I'm getting on a bit. 80 plus. But I do not intend to let go yet as there is too much to do. But I am frustrated at being diagnosed as t2 last month as I thought I could go on for ever. I love classical music, opera, symphonic, choral, etc but also Queen and that...