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If you go to a chemist - particuarly Lloyds, you can probably get a free test done. This will give you an indication in meantime. Russ

Many thanks for your replies; I've had a lot to think about. My diabetic consultant was sure that although I have peripheral neuropathy, it is not diabetic. This confirms your suspicions, so I have to start from scratch at my doctors. My diet is reasonable and I get enough fat both dairy...

I've read in other articles that up to 70% of diabetics (possibly more type 2s than 1s) suffer some degree of neuropathy at some time but it's a subject that only comes up relatively occasionally here. I get 'attacks' that are most often in different parts of my feet but can be in my hands...

Now I see you've probably already seen Research Matters, Gov. Didn't read the post properly. Sorry. Russ

Sorry, Gov, I meant my reply to go to you, not DG. Russ

Hello DG, You could go to http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Research/Pub ... h_matters/ and download their copy of Research Matters. Russ

This shouldn't really be here but I thought some people might be interested to know that Teddy's cured! Well at least he is having 'spontaneous remission' which apparently is not uncommon in cats, but only in cats. After a month or so of injections his levels returned to normal instead of...

Hello Christine, I think you're doing brilliantly, because you seem to have the right attitude in that you want to learn what's best and apply it. There is so much advice and you might find it (least not from many of us) quite confusing. Bit by bit you will grasp what is right for you. Low...

I bought some Diet Irish Yogurt and the only sweetener is Aspartame. Interestingly, although it says there is no added sugar, there is no account of the fruit that is added to each one. The Carbohydrates are 9 (or just over) and calories just 54 per 100g and 67 per pot. There's pro-biotic...

Hi Dennis, I don't have any at the moment but seem to remember that the sweetener was either saccarin or aspartame - not one of the ols. or oses I'm not a fan of saccarin and recall that it did have a slight taste of it, but this didn't detract from its pleasant taste. It's really very...

Hello David, Diet Irish Yoghurt is very good. It comes in at least 4 flavours and has sweeteners in it but is very creamy. Have a look at http://www.ciao.co.uk/Irish_yoghurt_Die ... y__5351810. You can get it in most supermarkets but you may have to ask for it as it won't necessarily be...

Toast (wholemeal/granary) with Marmite and Cottage Cheese is great. Russ

Thanks very much, Dennis. I'm sorry that I got a confused with the new system to have duplicated my postings. What you say is very helpful. You always seem to follow the line of common sense and it makes sense to follow the principles as best as we can and that's what I intend to. Thanks...

Hi Dennis, I'm sorry, I should have posted this in this forum first rather than Discussions. I've given serious consideration to your recommendation of Dr. Bernstein's "Diabetic Solution", Dennis and have read glowing reviews but worry a bit about the severe carb restriction and suggestions...

I've given serious consideration to your recommendation of Dr. Bernstein's "Diabetic Solution", Dennis. I've read glowing reviews but worry a bit about the severe carb restriction and suggestions that the book (diet) is not for the feint hearted. Does this mean that it leans towards the...

Hi Jual, You've got a lot on your plate. This is a good place to start sorting things but it will take time. Some of us (certainly me) still get confused but things become clearer more quickly for some than for others I do think you should see if there is a better practice in your area...

I'm not sure if I should be making this post or if I should put it somewhere else. I don't even know what response to expect, if any. Teddy is our Burmese puss. He's 16 and already has CRF (kidney problems) and has just been diagnosed as diabetic. He's had his first insulin injection and...

In. Phew! Do we need this? Russ

Hello again, Civ. I just wanted to qualify what I said about your HbA1c results. I would say that instead of it ideally being below 7, below 7 is good. I don't want to worry or pressurise you. Whatever the result, your consultant will tell you how it relates to you and your...

Hello Civ, Sugarless Sue is right about not having to fast. Yes, you should ask your consultant about your medication and make sure he/she knows that you're getting hypos. It's the Gliclazide that is causing your hypos, Metformin doesn't. It would seem you're on the maximum dose of...